New York Bills

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 11146: Relates to the handling of certain unclaimed human remains

Prohibits unclaimed human remains from being buried, cremated, or otherwise finally disposed of unless such remains have first been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, and for a period of time thereafter as specified by the commissioner of health.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 10097: Requires liability insurance coverage for tanning facilities

Requires certain liability insurance covering bodily injuries and personal injuries arising out of the operation or use of ultraviolet radiation devices at tanning facilities.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9760: Relates to actions arising out of consumer debt

This bill updates New York state laws to standardize the term "consumer debt" by replacing the older phrase "consumer credit transaction" in various civil court rules. It defines consumer debt as money owed for personal, family, or household purposes, such as medical bills, while explicitly excluding debts secured by real property like mortgages. The legislation introduces several procedural changes, including a new three-year statute of limitations for filing these cases and a requirement that court summonses be printed in both English and Spanish. Additionally, the bill mandates that plaintiffs provide defendants with a mailed notice in both languages when filing a lawsuit and imposes specific filing fees for these types of actions.

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10443: Clarifies who may sue an insurer for violations related to misrepresentations, misleading statements and incomplete comparisons

Clarifies that residents of the state and any policyholder, contract holder, certificate holder, or beneficiary of a policy, contract, or certificate of life, accident and health insurance may sue an insurer for violations related to misrepresentations, misleading statements and incomplete comparisons.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10611: Relates to digital advertisements for insurance agents and brokers

Provides that the requirement for advertisements referring to an insurer to include the insurer's full name and principal office shall not apply to digital advertisements.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9431: Requires instruction on work zone safety awareness as part of the pre-licensing course

This bill mandates that all drivers complete a 30-minute work zone safety education module as part of their pre-licensing course before obtaining a driver's license. The required curriculum covers identifying construction zones, understanding traffic control devices like signs and flaggers, legal obligations to yield to emergency vehicles, and consequences of speeding violations in work zones. The Department of Motor Vehicles must develop this curriculum in consultation with transportation officials, safety experts, and industry representatives, while ensuring the material is available in both in-person and online formats. Completion of this training will be documented on each applicant's licensing record and verified through a dedicated exam question.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10653: Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza

Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the council's recommendation.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9378: Provides for eligibility of certain participants in the New York City employees retirement system to opt into the twenty-five year retirement program for EMT members

Provides for eligibility of certain participants in the New York City employees retirement system to opt into the twenty-five year retirement program for EMT members.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9433: Relates to requiring gas and electric corporations to disclose certain information with an application for a major rate change

Requires a gas and electric corporation to disclose certain information with an application for a major rate change; requires information relating to dividends paid to shareholders, capital investments, and policy expenditures; requires each application to include a dividend forecast covering the requested rate period.

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10633: Relates to deer management permits; repealer

This bill allows the state to issue special deer management permits in the northern zone, enabling hunters to take one additional deer beyond their regular license limit until December 31, 2027. The legislation authorizes the environmental conservation department to create rules defining specific areas within the northern zone where these permits apply. It also repeals an existing provision that previously restricted similar permit issuance in that region. Hunters in the northern zone would be directly affected by this change, while the department gains flexibility to manage deer populations in balance with available habitat.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9635: Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9153: Relates to licensing restrictions for on-premises alcohol consumption for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages at specific locations

Adds parcels of land to the list of premises which are exempt from the provisions of law which generally restrict manufacturers/wholesalers and retailers from sharing an interest in a liquor license.

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