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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9138: Relates to a death benefit option for the wife of deceased justice Jerry Garguilo

This bill provides a specific death benefit option for Angela Garguilo, the wife of deceased Justice Jerry Garguilo. It allows her to elect a lump sum payment equal to the pension reserve that would have been established if her husband had retired on the day he died, or the greater of that amount plus any existing death benefit. The state will cover all costs for implementing this benefit, amortizing them over ten years. The bill directly affects only Angela Garguilo as the named beneficiary of Justice Garguilo.
Tony Palumbo (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9211: Relates to the cancellation of contracts for health club services

Relates to the cancellation of contracts for health club services; provides that for a contract for service due for renewal on a monthly basis, the health club shall accept cancellation of renewal if such request is made up to the day before such renewal takes effect; relates to the mechanisms through which a health club shall accept notice of cancellation and offer cancellation.
Siela Bynoe (D)
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9196: Relates to prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices

This bill prohibits new for-profit hospices from being established or incorporated and bans any capacity increases for existing for-profit hospices. It directly affects for-profit hospice care providers and future hospice developers by blocking new entries into the for-profit hospice market and preventing expansion of current for-profit facilities. The key provision, added to public health law, bans all approvals for for-profit hospice operations or capacity expansions effective immediately. This applies to all new applications and existing facilities operating under a for-profit model. The law takes effect as soon as signed, with no grace period for compliance.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new for-profit hospices and bans capacity expansions, restricting market entry for for-profit hospice providers and limiting patient access options in hospice care services.95% confidence
Liz Krueger (D) · 5 co-sponsors
passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9272: Relates to expanding opioid overdose prevention measures in certain settings

Requires school districts, public libraries, BOCES, county vocational education and extension boards, charter schools, and non-public schools to provide and maintain on-site opioid antagonists; requires the department of health to provide such opioid antagonists to such entities upon request.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid antagonists in schools/libraries to prevent overdoses, directly enhancing public health access and safety.95% confidence
Nathalia Fernández (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10280: Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement benefits plan for Elmira traffic officers

Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement plan for traffic officers employed by the town of Elmira, who submit an application therefor within one year of the effective date of such provisions, or within one year of start of employment.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes optional retirement benefits for Elmira traffic officers, expanding employment benefits for a specific worker group.90% confidence
Chris Friend (R)
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9174: Relates to the calculation of full-time employment for purposes of the federal public service loan forgiveness program

Increases the amount of credit to be certified under the federal public service loan forgiveness program for faculty or teachers to five hours worked for each hour of lecture or classroom time.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher loan forgiveness eligibility by counting 5 work hours per lecture hour, directly supporting educator financial relief and retention.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases loan forgiveness eligibility for educators by counting teaching hours as five times worked hours, enhancing employment benefit access.95% confidence
Jessica Ramos (D)
passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9113: Relates to liability insurance for voluntary foster care agencies

Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures state aid rates reflect rising insurance costs for foster care agencies, supporting program funding through fiscal management.85% confidence
Jamaal Bailey (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9303: Relates to graduates with a masters in social work

This bill allows graduates of accredited master of social work (MSW) programs to perform supervised social work while completing their licensing process. Specifically, it authorizes these graduates to engage in supervised practice after applying for and paying fees for both licensing and a limited permit, but only for up to 90 days after graduation. The provision ensures MSW graduates can gain practical experience under supervision while meeting state licensing requirements, without extending beyond the 90-day period. It directly affects new MSW graduates seeking entry-level positions in social work.
Monica Martinez (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9275: Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities and insurers; relates to coverage for treatment for gender dysphoria

Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities including hospitals, certain professionals, and insurers; requires insurance coverage for services or treatments for gender dysphoria or gender incongruence.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, expands access to transgender healthcare services, prohibits discrimination in coverage and insurance practices.95% confidence
Gustavo Rivera (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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