New York Bills

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5584: Relates to national instant criminal background checks and ammunition; repealer

Removes ammunition and ammunition sales from the requirements of background checks; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto; repeals the background check fund.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1927: Requires a valid government issued photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot

Requires a New York state driver's license or non-driver ID, a United States passport, an identification card issued by a United States educational institution, a United States military identification card, a government issued medical card, or any identification card issued by the United States or the state of New York to be presented when casting a ballot.

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 253: Relates to mental health services and resources for child protective services employees

This bill requires all employers in child protective services (CPS) to provide mental health support services to their employees. It specifically mandates access to resources like trauma-focused therapy, EMDR treatment, counseling, and informational support to address workplace stress and secondary trauma. The law directly affects CPS workers - such as caseworkers and supervisors - who face high-stress, emotionally demanding situations daily. The key provision is a legal obligation for employers to cover these services, aiming to improve employee well-being and retention. (4 sentences)

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7728: Relates to the use of body imaging scanning equipment in local correctional facilities

Authorizes the use of body imaging scanning equipment in local correctional facilities for the screening of visitors in addition to incarcerated individuals.

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4907: Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to create a staffing plan for workforce emergencies when experiencing staffing shortages

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to create a staffing plan for workforce emergencies when experiencing staffing shortages.

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3299: Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree

Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8238: Relates to self-exclusion provisions

S 8238 modifies self-exclusion rules for gamblers who voluntarily ban themselves from casinos, racetracks, or other licensed gaming venues. It prohibits self-excluded individuals from collecting any winnings or recovering losses from gambling activity while excluded, requiring all such money or value to be forfeited to the state. Forfeited funds must be deposited into specific accounts based on the gambling type - such as the state lottery fund for lottery winnings or the commercial gaming revenue fund for casino losses. This bill directly affects gamblers who have chosen self-exclusion, ensuring they cannot benefit financially from prohibited gambling activity.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5269: Authorizes the establishment of permanent Covid-19 memorials and establishes a Covid-19 permanent memorial fund

This bill authorizes New York state and local municipalities to establish permanent memorials honoring those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It creates a dedicated "COVID-19 permanent memorial fund" managed by the state comptroller and parks department, which will receive state appropriations, grants, donations, and bequests specifically for building and maintaining these memorials. The bill requires community input - especially from families of those impacted - during memorial design and location decisions, with all funds kept separate from other state money.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6905: Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students

Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students based on such prospective student's performance on the regents examinations.

Topics ✓ Education

died · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6767: Relates to artificial intelligence companion models

Prohibits the provision of an artificial intelligence companion to a user unless such artificial intelligence companion contains a protocol for addressing possible suicidal ideation or self-harm expressed by a user, possible physical harm to others expressed by a user, and possible financial harm to others expressed by a user; requires certain notifications to certain users regarding crisis service providers and the non-human nature of such companion models.

Topics ✓ Technology

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 155: Establishes the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Liability Act"

Establishes the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Liability Act" which requires additional fees to be collected from electric vehicle owners and operators for fire prevention and infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4132: Prohibits charitable organizations from using charitable donations for confidentiality agreements or closed settlement agreements

Prohibits a charitable organization from using any charitable donations that the charitable organization receives to make any sort of payment that arises as a term of a confidentiality agreement or closed settlement agreement.

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