New York Bills

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9321: Relates to protections against utility termination for medical emergencies, life-support equipment and elderly, blind and disabled customers

Establishes uniform definitions, standardized procedures, and uniform applications or forms, for determining a medical emergency, life-support equipment and designation of elderly, blind and disabled customers protected from termination of utility services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8677: Relates to eligibility for paid sick leave

Requires an employer to provide sick leave to an employee who telecommutes at the same rate and under the same conditions that an employee present at the employer's work site would accrue it.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8732: Relates to qualifications for holding the office of deputy sheriff in the county of Montgomery

This bill changes residency requirements for Montgomery County deputy sheriffs. It allows deputies to live outside Montgomery County in specific adjacent New York counties, including Albany, Delaware, Greene, and others listed in the law. The change means deputies must still work within Montgomery County but can reside in these designated areas. This directly affects current and future deputy sheriffs seeking employment in Montgomery County.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8711: Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale, marketing, production, harvesting, or use of certain agricultural products in the excelsior jobs program

Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale, marketing, production, harvesting, or use of certain agricultural products or food or drinks in the excelsior jobs program.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8733: Relates to qualifications for holding the office of correction officer in the county of Montgomery

This bill changes residency requirements for correction officers in Montgomery County, New York. It allows officers to reside in Montgomery County or specific adjacent counties (Albany, Delaware, Greene, Hamilton, Madison, Oneida, Rensselaer, Warren, and Washington) instead of requiring them to live in Montgomery itself. The change applies only to correction officers performing duties within Montgomery County, not to other public officeholders. The policy update takes effect immediately upon enactment.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8641: Provides website and mobile application users the right to refuse non-essential cookies

Provides website and mobile application users the right to refuse non-essential cookies; prevents operators from making additional requests for the use of non-essential cookies.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8681: Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership

Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. within the town of Granby, Oswego county, 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 8745: Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to conduct a study of official inspection stations, safety inspections and fees

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to conduct a study to examine and update the requirements of safety inspections conducted to ensure the operational safety of all motor vehicles; requires a report; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8840: Enacts the New York emergency responder act

The New York Emergency Responder Act limits civil liability for individuals and organizations providing emergency assistance during declared emergencies. It shields volunteers and contractors (including their employees) from lawsuits for injuries caused during response efforts - such as rescue, medical aid, or infrastructure repairs - unless the injury resulted from gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional misconduct. This protection applies to actions taken under the request of public officials or contracts with government entities (like cities, counties, or state agencies) for up to 60 days after an emergency ends. The law directly affects emergency responders by reducing legal risks during crisis situations, covering both voluntary aid and contracted services.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8883: Enacts the "New York state vehicle security circumvention device act"

Enacts the "New York state vehicle security circumvention device act" to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, offering to sell, or possession of devices outside of lawful and reasonable purposes.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8912: Increases transparency in cooperative housing corporations

Increases transparency in cooperative housing corporations by giving shareholders more rights to information of the co-op and limiting the powers of management companies and boards.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8925: Prohibits the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine products

Prohibits the sale of products that contain 7-hydroxymitragynine at a level that exceeds 2% of total alkaloids or one milligram per serving; establishes fines for the sale of such products.

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