New York Bills

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9997: Relates to physical therapist assistants

Changes the definition of continuous supervision in relation to physical therapist assistants in both the home care setting and school setting by eliminating the joint visit requirement with the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist and the licensed physical therapist assistant.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9761: Relates to contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations

This bill updates New York State laws to streamline how state agencies contract with not-for-profit organizations, specifically clarifying rules for renewals and services started before a contract is fully signed. It establishes clear timelines for contract approval by the attorney general and state comptroller and creates a formal process called a "written directive" that allows nonprofits to begin work early while ensuring payment schedules and funding availability are clearly defined. To support these early-start services, the bill authorizes interest-free short-term loans from a revolving fund for nonprofits that receive a written directive and sets up a new advisory committee to oversee and improve these contracting procedures.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9989: Authorizes the Tovas Dovid Community Kollel, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Tovas Dovid Community Kollel, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 assessment rolls and all of the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9855: Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations

Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including an advance payment of 25% of the total award to cover expenses incurred in the first quarter.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10009: Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment

Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment unless it is established that such employee was grossly negligent in providing such first aid or emergency treatment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10902: Exempts the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department No.1, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership

Exempts the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10028: Exempts the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department No.1, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership

Exempts the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10033: Relates to the duration of mechanic's liens

Provides for the continuation of a mechanic's lien which has been discharged by undertaking for a period of three years from the commencement of a foreclosure action.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9982: Authorizes Kurt Nolan to receive certain credit under sections 384-d and 384-e of the retirement and social security law

Authorizes Kurt Nolan to receive certain credit under sections 384-d and 384-e of the retirement and social security law for prior employment with the New York state university police.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10003: Relates to permits and financial security for reclamation for mining on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waters; repealer

Relates to permits and financial security for reclamation for mining on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waters; requires such permits to be subject to environmental quality review procedures; requires financial security to cover any damages directly or indirectly resulting from mining activities on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waterways, including, but not limited to, those resulting from collapse or water contamination.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9971: Authorizes the Congregation Atzei Chaim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Congregation Atzei Chaim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2023 and 2024 assessment rolls and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11061: Relates to the collection and use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes

Updates provisions regarding the collection and use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes by the Centerport Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association.

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