New York Bills

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1443: Authorizes the town justice of the town of Rushford, county of Allegany, to be a nonresident of such town

This bill amends New York State law to allow the town justice of Rushford (Allegany County) to live outside the town, removing the requirement that they must be a resident or elector of Rushford. It specifically changes Town Law Section 23 and Public Officers Law Section 3 to exempt Rushford from general residency rules for town justices. This change applies only to Rushford; all other towns must still require their town justice to be a resident. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5138: Abolishes citizens arrests; repealer

S 5138 abolishes New York State's legal allowance for citizens to make arrests, removing a long-standing provision that permitted ordinary people to detain others under specific circumstances. The bill repeals key sections of the criminal procedure law and penal law that previously authorized citizens to use physical force to arrest individuals suspected of committing certain serious crimes (like murder or robbery) while they were fleeing. This change directly affects all New Yorkers who previously could legally make citizen arrests, replacing that authority with exclusive police powers for arrests. The bill does not alter police procedures or create new offenses, but removes a specific legal tool available to private individuals. It is currently pending in the Assembly after passing the Senate.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 663: Removes the requirement of the state liquor authority to have not more than two members of the authority belong to the same political party

This bill (S 663) removes a rule requiring that no more than two members of the state liquor authority belong to the same political party. It directly affects the composition of the state alcohol beverage control board by eliminating this party balance requirement. The change modifies the law to allow the governor to appoint authority members without regard to political party representation. The bill does not alter the authority's duties, funding, or alcohol regulations.

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 7386: Authorizes Sgt. Bethany Kidd to receive certain service credit under a twenty year retirement plan

Authorizes Sgt. Bethany Kidd to receive certain service credit under a twenty year retirement plan for service with the Seneca Falls Police Department.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6230: Authorizes camp operators and employees who are 18 years of age or older to administer medications and treatment to children under certain circumstances

Allows camp employees who are 18 years of age or older to administer medications and treatment to children, under parent or guardian consent and authorization, pursuant to a patient specific order and in compliance with regulations.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5440: Prohibits leaded aviation gasoline

Prohibits an airport operator or aviation retail establishment from selling, distributing, or otherwise making available leaded aviation gasoline to consumers on or after January first, two thousand thirty-one.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7279: Authorizes certified school psychologists to participate in the certification of certain persons as intellectually disabled or developmentally disabled

Authorizes certified school psychologists to participate in the certification of certain persons as intellectually disabled or developmentally disabled; makes technical corrections to language.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 5113: Relates to captive insurance for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, and small school buses, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, and accessible vehicles

Establishes a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, small school buses, and charter buses that are engaged in the business of carrying or transporting nine to twenty-four passengers for hire; pre-arranged for-hire vehicles and accessible vehicles; defines terms.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Khaleel Anderson (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 3936: Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data

Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6064: Designates March twenty-third as "Pakistan Day"

This bill designates March 23 as "Pakistan Day" for commemoration in New York State, adding it to a list of official observances already included in state law. It does not create new policies, programs, or direct impacts on specific groups - it simply names a date for recognition alongside other established days like "Juneteenth Freedom Day" and "Holocaust Remembrance Day." The change is procedural, modifying existing law to include this designation without altering any substantive requirements or funding. As a commemorative resolution, it affects no individuals or entities beyond the state's official calendar of observances.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 6341: Requires the collection of certain demographic information by state agencies, boards, departments and commissions

This bill (A 6341) requires New York state agencies, boards, departments, and commissions to collect more detailed demographic data about Black/African American communities, moving beyond the current single "Black/African American" category. It mandates collecting specific ethnic group data (e.g., Nigerian, Haitian, Jamaican) and making this information publicly accessible to better reflect the diversity within this population. The goal is to help regional governments and officials design targeted programs addressing unique social, educational, health, and economic needs. The bill aligns with updated federal standards (effective 2029) that require disaggregating the "Black or African American" category into more specific ethnic groups.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 5733: Relates to reporting requirements of SUNY and CUNY

Relates to reporting requirements of SUNY and CUNY; relates to financial information and identifying vendor information of each contract; relates to a list of all foundation and state university employees by campus, department and location including salaries, job titles and descriptions.

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