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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3440: Provides a tax exemption for certain volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in Westchester county

This bill provides a 10% property tax exemption on primary residences for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in Westchester County who meet specific criteria. To qualify, applicants must have served at least five years with an incorporated volunteer fire or ambulance service in the county, reside in the service area, and own their primary home used exclusively for residential purposes. Long-term volunteers with 20+ years of service and those permanently disabled due to duty-related injuries also qualify for the exemption for life or during disability, respectively. The exemption applies to local taxes (city, town, school district, etc.) but does not reduce existing benefits for current recipients.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, offering direct tax relief to lower-income public safety volunteers per bill summary.95% confidence
Pete Harckham (D)
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8277: Designates the month of May as Elder Appreciation Month

S 8277 designates May as "Elder Appreciation Month" in New York State, recognizing older adults through a symbolic legislative designation. The bill adds May to the list of designated commemorative months under the executive law, clarifying it is not a holiday but a month for public recognition of elders. This change affects no specific programs or funding - its sole purpose is to formally honor older residents annually. The bill requires no new government action beyond the designation, aligning with standard commemorative month practices.
Steve Chan (R)
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8172: Prohibits the obscuring of body-worn or stationary cameras in correctional institutions

Prohibits employees of the department of corrections and community supervision or a correctional facility from willfully obstructing, blocking or otherwise obscuring a body-worn or stationary camera from recording activities within a correctional facility for the purpose of hindering an existing or potential investigation, concealing a crime or criminal activity, or concealing otherwise unlawful behavior.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits obstructing cameras in correctional facilities to prevent concealment of misconduct, enhancing transparency and accountability in corrections oversight.95% confidence
Cordell Cleare (D)
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3217: Relates to segregated confinement; repealer

Relates to segregated confinement; provides that certain incarcerated individuals shall not be placed in a residential rehabilitation unit; makes related provisions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill repeals provisions allowing segregated confinement, aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing harsh prison conditions and promoting rehabilitation. Title confirms focus on segregated confinement repeal.95% confidence
Matt Simpson (R) · 31 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5697: Relates to establishing the New York state diplomas to home ownership program; appropriation

Establishes the New York state diplomas to homeownership assistance program; provides awards of up to fifteen thousand dollars to eligible applicants for repayment on student loans; makes an appropriation therefor.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes specific appropriation for student loan repayment program, directly funding a public service initiative per budget allocation language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides student loan repayment aid (up to $15k), reducing financial barriers for graduates and supporting higher education access.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds up to $15k student loan repayment to aid homeownership, directly supporting housing access through financial assistance for eligible applicants.85% confidence
Will Barclay (R) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1427: Relates to the issue of non-commercial drivers' licenses and learners' permits in counties which contain in whole or in part boundary land; repealer

S 1427 proposes changes to how non-commercial driver's licenses and learner's permits are issued, specifically for those that do not meet federal identification standards. The bill creates different requirements for counties designated as "boundary land" compared to other counties. In counties *without* boundary land, applicants could use certain foreign documents, like passports or consular IDs, as proof of identity and provide an affidavit if they lack a social security number. However, these alternative forms of identification and the social security number affidavit would not be accepted for these specific license types in "boundary land" counties.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill expands access to non-commercial driver's licenses for individuals who may not meet federal identification standards or lack a social security number, including immigrants, by allowing foreign documents.85% confidence
Dan Stec (R) · 12 co-sponsors
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1047: Establishes a ride clean rebate program for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill incentivizes electric transportation (e-bikes/scooters) via rebates, reducing fossil fuel dependence. Administered by state energy authority, aligning with energy efficiency goals.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes electric transportation adoption to reduce emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals through clean energy incentives.95% confidence
Julia Salazar (D) · 21 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4692: Exempts certain inland lakes from wetlands designations

Bill A 4692 proposes to exempt certain inland lakes from being designated as freshwater wetlands. Specifically, the bill states that inland lakes that are navigable waterways and cover an area of 150 acres or more will not be considered freshwater wetlands when boundaries are delineated. This exemption does not apply to the Great Lakes. The bill directly affects how the Commissioner delineates freshwater wetland boundaries for these specific types of large, navigable inland lakes.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts large navigable lakes from wetland designations, reducing regulatory coverage for these ecosystems and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence
Andrew Molitor (R) · 7 co-sponsors
died · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8732: Authorizes Matthew Turpening to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Webb, county of Herkimer

Authorizes Matthew Terpening to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Webb, county of Herkimer.
Robert Smullen (R)
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7775: Authorizes a residential parking system in the village of Sleepy Hollow in the county of Westchester

S 7775 authorizes the village of Sleepy Hollow to establish a residential parking permit system on designated streets to address parking shortages for residents, caused by high population density, nearby train stations, and tourism (including Halloween-related visitors). The system would require permits for parking in specific residential areas (such as Sleepy Hollow Manor and Downtown Sleepy Hollow), while ensuring at least 20% of spaces remain available for nonresidents with 60-minute short-term parking options. Permit fees collected would be deposited into the village's general fund, and the system must be implemented after a public hearing. The bill does not mandate adoption but provides the legal framework for the village to act.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes residential parking permits to manage shortages, regulating vehicle access in transportation infrastructure as part of local traffic management.85% confidence
Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D)
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