New York Bills

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 2294: Permits employees of authorized organizations to operate games of chance

S 2294 permits employees of authorized organizations to operate games of chance, such as raffles or bingo. The bill amends existing law to explicitly allow these employees, in addition to bona fide members, to manage and operate such games. It also clarifies that employees may receive compensation for their participation in managing or operating these games, while non-employees cannot. This change affects organizations licensed to conduct games of chance and their staff.

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3909: Enacts the "New York state phoenix act"

Enacts the "New York State Phoenix Act"; extends the statute of limitations for felony family offenses to ten years and misdemeanor family offenses to five years.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6976: Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee

Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 8809: Requires that certain land which was conveyed to the town of Riverhead in 2011 be leased to the YMCA of Long Island for the provision of recreational and community services

Requires that land formerly used as an armory which was conveyed to the town of Riverhead, county of Suffolk by the state in 2011, to be leased to the YMCA of Long Island for the provision of recreational and educational programs.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4490: Authorizes Christine Hasseler to apply for a recalculation of her retirement benefits

This bill authorizes Christine Hasseler, a former New York state teacher who retired in 2004, to recalculate her retirement benefits to include missed retirement incentive payments. It specifically allows her benefits to be adjusted to reflect those payments retroactively from her retirement date, without penalizing her for missing the deadline due to reasons beyond her control. The state employers will cover all costs associated with this adjustment. The bill directly affects only Christine Hasseler, as it applies to her specific case under the teachers' retirement system.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 403: Establishes a SNAP and cash assistance fraud victims compensation fund

This bill creates a program to compensate New Yorkers who lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or cash assistance benefits due to fraud or theft. It requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to set up a multilingual application process (including top 10 non-English languages in NY) and partners with the Inspector General and Attorney General to verify fraud claims. A dedicated $1.5 million fund, kept separate from other state funds, will cover compensation payments. The bill also specifies that the fund will be financed through state appropriations and may receive additional money from civil penalties related to SNAP fraud.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7788: Permits the establishment of reserve funds for costs relating to special education

Permits the establishment of reserve funds for unanticipated costs relating to special education, provided that the amount in such fund shall not exceed four percent of the district's current school year budget.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 92: Permits the redaction of certain physician's names on birth certificates

Permits the redaction of certain physician's names on birth certificates when such physician's license to practice medicine has been surrendered or revoked by the office of professional medical conduct.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8424: Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty

Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty including veterans who were disabled as a result of their service, exposed to toxic substances, or presumptive conditions determined by the department of veterans affairs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7541: Establishes transparency guidelines for condominiums and cooperative housing units

Requires that when a buyer enters into a contract to purchase a condominium or cooperative housing unit, the property management company or board of managers shall provide the buyer with records of the most recent inspection and engineering reports and permits for the subject property.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8454: Relates to the residency requirement for the St. Lawrence county public health director and community services director

Exempts persons holding the offices of public health director and director of community services of St. Lawrence county from the requirement that such person be a resident of the political subdivision or municipal corporation of the state for which such person shall be chosen or within which such person's official functions are required to be exercised.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8378: Requires that certain land which was conveyed to the town of Riverhead in 2011 be leased to the YMCA of Long Island for the provision of recreational and community services

Requires that land formerly used as an armory which was conveyed to the town of Riverhead, county of Suffolk by the state in 2011, to be leased to the YMCA of Long Island for the provision of recreational and educational programs.

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