New York Bills

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 3939: Requires the state office for the aging to publish a "Guide to Actions When Someone Close Dies"

Requires the state office for the aging to publish a "Guide to Actions When Someone Close Dies"; establishes a temporary special advisory committee to create and publish such guide.

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 6332: Requires district attorney to mail disposition of criminal felony trial to any crime victim not present at time defendant sentenced or acquitted after completion of trial

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 3335: Allows for individuals to consent to receive information regarding donor programs at the time of application for or renewal of a driver's license or non-driver identification card

Allows for individuals consent to receive information from the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and the national marrow donor program at the time of application for or renewal of a driver's license or non-driver identification card; directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish a process by which the department of motor vehicles shall refer driver's license and non-driver identification card applicants who consent to having their information shared with the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and the national marrow donor program for the purposes of receiving information from such programs about enrolling as a potential donor.

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7348: Increases the tax on deeds in the city of Mount Vernon

This bill raises Mount Vernon's deed tax rate to 1.5% on the value of real property sold or transferred within the city. It directly affects homebuyers, sellers, and property owners who complete transactions in Mount Vernon, requiring payment of the tax before deeds can be recorded. Key provisions include a $100,000 exemption on the property value (reducing the tax burden for lower-value sales) and allowing deductions for existing property liens. The tax applies to all conveyances regardless of where negotiations occur, but does not affect transactions finalized before September 1, 1984.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 1223: Relates to the dates to file a designating petition

Bill A 1223 sets specific filing deadlines for designating petitions (used by candidates to appear on primary election ballots) for the 2026 primary election cycle. It requires these petitions to be filed between the 13th Monday before and 12th Monday before the primary, and invalidates signatures made earlier than 41 days before the filing deadline or later than the 12th Thursday before the primary. The bill applies directly to candidates and petition organizers preparing for the 2026 primary elections. It is temporary, taking effect January 1, 2026, and automatically expiring December 31, 2026, after which the previous filing rules would resume.

signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 4274: Requires the board of elections in a city with a population of one million or more to provide certain notices prior to a change of polling place

Requires the board of elections in a city with a population of one million or more to notify by mail state and county party committees and certain elected officials prior to a change of polling place.

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 8620: Relates to the time of transfer of certain state lands to KIPP: Albany Community Public Charter Schools, and to the effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto

Provides that the transfer of certain state lands to KIPP: Albany Community Public Charter Schools shall be made after the submission of the application to the office of general services for such transfer, and prior to the expiration of provisions authorizing such transfer; extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 4, 2025

A 1195: Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer

Requires that health insurance policies shall provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer; provides that no patient cost sharing shall be imposed for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New York · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 8012: Relates to the assessment of solar or wind energy systems

This bill changes how New York property taxes are calculated for solar and wind energy systems. It requires tax assessors to use a new discounted cash flow method that accounts for regional costs and includes specific expenses like community benefit payments, decommissioning costs, and subscriber management fees. Federal tax credits and renewable energy credits (like clean energy certificates) are no longer counted as income when valuing these systems. The law directly affects property owners with solar/wind systems, local assessors, and communities receiving benefit payments. It aims to create fairer tax assessments by reflecting actual system costs and revenue streams.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

signed · New York · Senate Dec 1, 2025

S 5784: Directs the commissioner of the office of general services to erect a monument to be known as the New York state Holocaust memorial

Directs the commissioner of the office of general services to erect a monument to be known as the "New York state Holocaust memorial" in the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza to memorialize the victims of the Holocaust and to educate the public about the history of the Holocaust and the dangers of antisemitism, racism, and all manifestations of intolerance.

signed · New York · Senate Nov 25, 2025

S 5624: Defines enforcement officers in a city with a population of one million or more for the purposes of regulating tobacco products, herbal cigarettes and smoking paraphernalia

This bill clarifies who can enforce tobacco product regulations in New York City (and other cities over 1 million residents). It defines "enforcement officer" under Public Health Law §1399-ee to specifically include a city's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), replacing other city officials for this purpose. The change directly affects large cities' ability to regulate tobacco sales to minors and related smoking products. The law, effective immediately upon signing (Chap.551), streamlines enforcement under existing public health law.

signed · New York · Senate Nov 21, 2025

S 5929: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain state land to the Syosset central school district

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain state land to the Syosset Central School District for the purpose of building new and expanding current facilities at Berry Hill Elementary School; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Education

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