New York Bills

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 9396: Establishes the "protecting consumers and jobs from discriminatory pricing act"

Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.

Topics ✗ Technology

Michaelle Solages (D) · 42 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 9408: Adds Salmon Creek in Monroe County to the definition of inland waterways

This bill amends New York State law to add Salmon Creek in Monroe County to the official list of inland waterways eligible for waterfront revitalization programs. It directly affects Salmon Creek by including it in the legal definition used for state conservation and development initiatives. The key mechanism is a technical update to Section 911 of the Executive Law, expanding the existing list of designated waterways. This change enables state resources and planning efforts focused on waterfront revitalization to now apply to Salmon Creek. The bill does not create new programs but extends existing eligibility to this specific waterway.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8616: Establishes the "protecting consumers and jobs from discriminatory pricing act"

Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.

Topics ✗ Technology

Mike Gianaris (D) · 21 co-sponsors

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 9333: Relates to authorizing body scanner utilization in certain facilities under the office of children and family services

Authorizes the use of body imaging scanning equipment in certain facilities for youth and adolescent offenders placed with or committed to the office of children and family services.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7288: Relates to including environmental pollution mitigation within the authorized purposes of industrial development agencies

This bill amends New York's general municipal law to explicitly include "environmental pollution mitigation" as a purpose for industrial development agencies. It directs these agencies to use financial incentives for projects that reduce pollution, such as installing cleaner equipment, purchasing low-emission vehicles, or upgrading facilities to control air, water, or noise pollution. The change specifically aims to address disproportionate pollution exposure in minority communities, which face higher health risks from nearby industrial operations. The law defines "environmental pollution mitigation" broadly to cover measures protecting communities from industrial pollution sources. This policy shift allows agencies to fund pollution control as part of their core mission to advance economic and environmental health.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4408: Relates to agreements and easements related to renewable energy interconnection across reforestation areas

S 4408 allows New York's state environmental department to create leases or easements for renewable energy projects (like solar and wind farms) on state-owned lands designated for reforestation. These agreements must not interfere with the reforestation purposes of the land, as defined by New York's constitution. The bill requires all such agreements to be publicly recorded and posted online. It directly affects the state department, renewable energy developers, and the management of reforestation areas.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5396: Relates to authorizing certain sales of private label wine

Authorizes certain restaurants to sell sealed bottles of private label wine for off-premises consumption with the purchase of a substantial food item.

died · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 7960: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oneonta

This bill authorizes the city of Oneonta to impose a tax of up to 6% on overnight stays in hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts. It directly affects guests staying in these accommodations within Oneonta, with property owners responsible for collecting and remitting the tax. Exemptions include government entities, qualifying nonprofits, and permanent residents (staying 90+ consecutive days). All revenue generated would be deposited into Oneonta’s general fund for municipal services like infrastructure and public amenities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1916: Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards

Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards and authorizes such practices to operate a malpractice prevention program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 9199: Exempts the Caughdenoy Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the forty-five percent limit on non-resident members

Exempts the Caughdenoy Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., within the town of Central Square, Oswego county from the forty-five percent limit on non-resident members.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4647: Increases penalties for certain speed violations

This bill, S 4647, increases the maximum financial penalties for certain speed violations. It directly affects drivers convicted of speeding offenses. Specifically, it raises the maximum fine for exceeding the speed limit by up to ten miles per hour from $150 to $175. For those exceeding the speed limit by more than thirty miles per hour, the maximum fine increases from $600 to $700, including for vehicles transporting hazardous materials or with certain safety defects. These changes are slated to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3789: Relates to civil penalties for certain fraud or misrepresentation of a material fact with respect to a financial product or service

S 3789 would amend New York's financial services law to impose civil penalties on financial service providers (such as banks, lenders, and insurers) who intentionally commit fraud or misrepresent important facts about financial products or services. The key provision clarifies that penalties apply only when providers intentionally deceive customers or make careless errors about key transaction details. This change targets specific misconduct in financial transactions to increase accountability for providers. The bill focuses on concrete policy adjustments to the existing law, without altering criminal penalties or creating new regulatory requirements.

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