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All 123,263 Active 83 In committee 104,663 Passed 28,256 Signed 5,852 Failed 5,069

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 3778: Proposes a constitutional amendment to divide the state into three autonomous regions; repealer

Proposes a constitutional amendment to divide the state into three autonomous regions; the New Amsterdam Region, the New York Region and the Montauk Region; provides regional governors and regional legislators; provides only for a state sales tax; divides various departments and agencies; provides for separate court systems and prison systems.

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 2408: Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government

Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government.

Topics ✗ Housing

Jarett Gandolfo (R) · 20 co-sponsors

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 2031: Establishes term limits for the office of governor and for members of the legislature

Establishes term limits for the office of governor and for members of the legislature; changes the term for members of the legislature to a four year term.

died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 3632: Establishes the problem gambling advisory council

S 3632 establishes a 13-member Problem Gambling Advisory Council in New York to advise state leaders on preventing and treating problem gambling. The council will develop strategies for improving access to gambling resources, increase public awareness, and recommend how to allocate gambling-related fees to fund services. It must produce an annual report to the governor and legislature by October 1st, including findings on mobile sports betting impacts. The council will include government officials, community health representatives, and members appointed by legislative leaders. This is a procedural bill creating a new advisory body with no direct funding changes.

died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1683: Enacts the "public university emergency contraception education act"

Enacts the "public university emergency contraception education act" requiring public universities to develop, produce and distribute informational materials related to emergency contraception.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1812: Relates to the certification of innovative statewide substance use disorder treatment services

This bill creates a certification process for organizations providing in-home substance use disorder treatment services in New York. It requires applicants (including out-of-state entities registered with the state) to meet specific clinical standards, including conducting screenings for overdose risk, mental health conditions, and suicide risk. Certified providers must implement safety plans, medication-assisted treatment, naloxone access, and regular recovery planning. The law aims to standardize and expand access to in-home treatment while ensuring providers meet defined safety and clinical requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 4953: Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program

Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and medical services integrated services to individuals who have significant addiction and medical issues.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 6286: Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program

Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for agrivoltaics and dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

died · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 2657: Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in schools with a bilingual teacher shortage; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.

Topics ✓ Education

died · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 273: Relates to installments of bonds; repealer

Permanently requires that the first installment of serial bonds mature not later than two years after the date of such bonds; provides that principal installments remaining unpaid on bonds may be called for redemption prior to their date of maturity in such amounts, at such times in such manner and pursuant to such terms as may be determined by the finance board of a municipality, school district or corporation at the time of the issuance thereof; repeals provisions that permanently eliminate the requirement that municipalities provide from current funds an amount equal to at least 5% of the estimated cost of each capital improvement (excluding from such cost state or federal grant funding and certain benefited area assessments) prior to the issuance of bonds or bond anticipation notes to finance such capital improvement.

died · New York · Senate Jan 21, 2026

S 1397: Authorizes the town of Eden, county of Erie to discontinue as parklands and alienate certain lands

Authorizes the town of Eden, county of Erie, to discontinue as parklands and alienate certain lands for the purpose of providing needed resources to the existing parks within such town.

died · New York · Assembly Jan 20, 2026

A 6188: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to CW2 John M. Grassia III

This bill (A 6188) formally dedicates a specific bridge on I-88 in Rotterdam (where Becker Road crosses the interstate) to honor CW2 John M. Grassia III, a military veteran. The legislation requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain ceremonial signage stating "Bridge Dedicated to CW2 John M. Grassia III" on the bridge. Crucially, the bill clarifies this is purely symbolic and does not change the bridge's official name or affect highway operations. It has no policy impact beyond this commemorative naming. The bill passed the Assembly and was referred to the Senate on June 9, 2025.

Topics ✓ Veterans