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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9751: Relates to drivers of buses, taxis and livery vehicles using hands-free mobile telephones

This bill prohibits drivers of buses, taxis, and livery vehicles from using hands-free mobile phones while their vehicles are in motion. The law allows for specific exceptions, such as when the phone is used for dispatch purposes or when the vehicle is parked away from a public highway. It also maintains existing exemptions for emergency communications and official duties performed by first responders. The changes will take effect sixty days after the bill becomes law.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by restricting phone use for bus, taxi, and livery drivers, reducing accident risks.90% confidence
Jeremy Cooney (D)
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9752: Prohibits the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle

This bill makes it illegal for drivers of cars, motorcycles, or bicycles to wear virtual reality headsets while operating their vehicles on public roads. The law also maintains an existing rule that prohibits drivers from wearing more than one earphone connected to audio devices like radios or tape players. By adding virtual reality headsets to the list of restricted items, the legislation aims to prevent distractions that could compromise driving safety. The changes will take effect sixty days after the bill is officially signed into law.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by prohibiting VR headset use while driving, preventing distractions and protecting road users.90% confidence
Jeremy Cooney (D)
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9767: Increases the value of a motor vehicle exempt from the provisions of a will or intestate distribution for the benefit of the family of a decedent

This bill increases the monetary limit for a motor vehicle that can be exempt from a deceased person's will or estate distribution to fifty thousand dollars, up from the previous twenty-five thousand. It directly affects surviving spouses and children, allowing them to claim one vehicle worth up to the new limit without paying estate taxes on that portion of its value. If a family member chooses a vehicle worth more than fifty thousand dollars, they must pay the difference to the estate, or they can instead receive up to fifty thousand dollars in cash. The legislation also clarifies that if the car was specifically bequeathed in a will, any payment made to the estate for the amount exceeding the limit belongs to the person named in the will.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax exemption for families, reducing estate tax burden and providing financial relief to surviving spouses and children.85% confidence
Luis Sepúlveda (D)
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9796: Relates to prohibiting pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership

Prohibits pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership where over fifty percent of the units are shareholder occupied.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes financial barriers (pre-payment penalties) for cooperative housing, enhancing affordability and financial flexibility for homeowners.85% confidence
Luis Sepúlveda (D)
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9777: Requires entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under FOIL to periodically re-apply for the exception

This bill requires organizations submitting records to state agencies to periodically renew their requests for information to remain exempt from public disclosure. Under the new rules, entities must apply for an exception at least sixty days before a current exemption expires, with each approval valid for a maximum of three years. If an organization fails to submit a timely renewal application, the exemption ends and the records become subject to public access laws. The legislation also establishes specific timelines for agencies to review these renewal requests and outlines a process for appealing denials of exemption.
Luis Sepúlveda (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9870: Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal

Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal; provides the necessary steps for ensuring such enforcement is paused.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants from losing storage during housing assistance appeals, preventing homelessness and supporting housing stability.90% confidence
Luis Sepúlveda (D)
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9875: Authorizes individuals receiving hospice services to enroll in managed long term care plans

This bill allows people who are currently receiving hospice care to enroll in managed long-term care plans without losing their existing benefits. It ensures that individuals can choose hospice services under Medicare or Medicaid while remaining in a managed long-term care program, rather than being forced to leave that program. To support this change, the bill requires state agencies to create rules for better communication and shared care planning between hospice providers and long-term care administrators. Additionally, these programs must exchange necessary information to ensure that patients receive continuous care without unnecessary delays or disruptions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient access to hospice care while maintaining managed long-term care benefits, preventing forced program exits.90% confidence
Lea Webb (D)
in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10906: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to PFC Travis C. Krege

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting the bridge on Cleveland Drive crossing interstate route 90 in the town of Cheektowaga, county of Erie, to PFC Travis C. Krege.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by dedicating a state highway to PFC Travis C. Krege, providing public recognition and support.95% confidence
Pat Chludzinski (R)
in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10933: Authorizes the city of Olean assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from OWH Properties, Inc. (Operation Warm Hearts)

Authorizes the city of Oleans assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from OWH Properties, Inc. (Operation Warm Hearts) for all of the 2025-2026 school taxes and all of the 2025 general taxes.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for Operation Warm Hearts, an organization focused on affordable housing and homelessness relief, thereby financially supporting housing initiatives.85% confidence
Joe Sempolinski (R)
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