New York Bills

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 7867: Permits funds collected from the Oswego county occupancy tax to be used on making tourism related capital improvements

Permits funds collected from the Oswego county occupancy tax to be used on making tourism related capital improvements; removes such tax on permanent residents.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8472: Requires biannual certification of cooling towers

This bill requires building owners in New York City to submit biannual certification (in January and July) proving cooling towers were inspected, tested, cleaned, and disinfected according to health rules. It mandates weekly microbial testing during use and requires immediate cleaning if unsafe levels are found. Owners face increased penalties: $2,500 for a first violation, $7,000 for repeat offenses, and up to $12,500 if violations cause serious injury or death. The law directly affects all commercial and residential building operators with cooling towers, focusing on preventing health risks from contaminated water systems.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 3051: Relates to setting integrated behavioral health services

Authorizes the commissioner of the office of mental health, and the office of addiction services and support to jointly establish a single set of licensing standards and requirements for the construction, operation, reporting and surveillance of integrated behavioral health services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 1670: Prohibits the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogation

Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Linda Rosenthal (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 9007: Authorizes the town of Niagara to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands and to convey such parklands to David Gaines

This bill authorizes the Town of Niagara to sell specific parklands to David Gaines, requiring the town to dedicate funds equal to the land's fair market value toward new parkland or park improvements. It includes federal compliance requirements if the land received prior federal funding. As a land transfer bill with no broader policy impact, it focuses solely on this specific property transaction.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 2535: Relates to optional disability coverage for county probation officers

This bill would allow Nassau County to optionally provide disability coverage for its probation officers. If enacted, it would require the county to pay full salary and cover all medical costs if a probation officer is injured or becomes ill while performing job duties. The coverage would apply specifically to Nassau County probation officers (not officers in other counties) and prohibits medical providers from billing officers for covered treatments. The bill amends existing municipal law to include county probation officers under the same disability coverage provisions already available to other public safety personnel in Nassau County.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Amy Paulin (D) · 41 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 4134: Requires the director of the division of minority and women's business development in the department of economic development to give additional time for a business enterprise to cure defects

Requires the director of the division of minority and women's business development in the department of economic development to give additional time for a business enterprise to cure defects in its application for certification or correct defects when a certification is denied, revoked, or changed.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6122: Permits licensed insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, consultants, and intermediaries to carryover up to five hours of continuing education credit per biennial licensing period

Permits licensed insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, consultants, and intermediaries to carryover up to five hours of continuing education credit per biennial licensing period.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4430: Relates to the contents of emergency response plans required to be submitted to the public service commission by electric corporations

Relates to the contents of emergency response plans required to be submitted to the public service commission by electric corporations; requires such plans to include details of staffing, equipment, and ability to perform toward certain standards; requires the public service commission to establish a time-based restoration schedule.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 5313: Relates to addressing non-covered dental services

Addresses non-covered dental services by requiring all policies providing coverage of and all contracts for dental services issued to include a disclosure stating that a participating provider may charge their normal fee for services that are not covered; requires a cost estimate to be provided.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5410: Authorizes the adoption of a rule permitting the use of the Korean war veterans parkway in Richmond county by certain commercial vehicles

Authorizes the New York city department of transportation to adopt a rule permitting the use of the Korean war veterans parkway in Richmond county by single unit commercial vehicles having no more than two axles and six tires.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6376: Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on attachment to the labor market

Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on a claim that such workers have voluntarily withdrawn from the labor market by not seeking alternate employment that their injury or illness does not preclude them from performing.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

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