New York Bills

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3560: Relates to establishing a lithium-ion battery safety program

Provides that NYSERDA shall establish a program to provide rebates or new lithium-ion batteries for powered mobility devices at reduced cost or no cost to certain individuals; sets standards for lithium-ion batteries provided pursuant to the program; requires NYSERDA to submit an annual report on such program.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3358: Relates to the submission of claims for services provided by home care agencies

Provides that the submission of claims for services provided by home care agencies shall be done on forms approved by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4646: Relates to multiple violations of the highway construction or maintenance work area photo speed violation monitoring system

Suspends the registration of vehicles which have been documented multiple times by a photo speed violation monitoring system for speeding in a highway construction or maintenance work area.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 2425: Increases the time frame for payments of certain expenses by adoptive parents

This bill changes the timeframe for adoptive parents to cover certain birth-related expenses for the birth mother. It extends the period from 60 days before birth and 30 days after birth to 180 days before birth and 45 days after birth. The change directly affects adoptive parents and birth mothers in New York adoption cases, allowing payments for reasonable costs like housing, medical care, or transportation during pregnancy and shortly after birth. The bill maintains existing restrictions, such as prohibiting payments to unauthorized agencies and requiring court approval for exceptions beyond the new timeframes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1059: Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides

Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides within one hundred feet of any school, day care center or park.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1383: Requires certain leases and management agreements entered into by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to comply with master plans

Requires leases, licenses and management agreements entered into by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation relating to the use or management of state parks and historic sites, having a term of more than 1 year, to comply with the recommendations of the management or master plan of the state park or historic site to which the lease, license or management plan relates.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1542: Requires persons the ages of 16 or 17 to wear a helmet when riding a class one or class two bicycle with electric assist

This bill requires all 16- and 17-year-olds to wear a properly fitted, certified helmet when riding class 1 or class 2 electric assist bicycles (e-bikes). It directly affects teenagers using these specific e-bike types, mandating helmet use to improve safety. Violations carry a $50 civil fine, but courts may waive the fine if the rider provides proof of purchasing or renting a helmet, or demonstrates economic hardship preventing helmet access. The law takes effect April 1, 2025, after implementation of necessary rules.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 362: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7721: Establishes a private right of action for deed theft

Establishes a private right of action for deed theft; provides that victims of deed theft may maintain an action against a deed thief or a bank that provides a loan that assists in the commission of deed theft; authorizes victims of deed theft to recover actual damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees; defines terms.

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4966: Allows access to sealed records and certain confidential records by the New York city civilian complaint review board in furtherance of the board's duties and functions

Allows access to sealed records and certain confidential records by the New York city civilian complaint review board in furtherance of the board's duties and functions.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1363: Prohibits the nonemergency application of pesticide or lawn care pesticide within any municipal park lands and lands under the jurisdiction of the state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation

Prohibits the nonemergency application of pesticide or lawn care pesticide within any municipal park lands and lands under the jurisdiction of the state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation; requires notice of pesticide application.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5672: Requires transportation network companies to notify passengers who have reported an incident of sexual assault of certain information

Requires transportation network companies to notify passengers who have reported an incident of sexual assault that occurred during a TNC prearranged trip that the TNC will not report such incident to law enforcement; requires TNCs to advise every passenger that reports an incident of sexual assault that occurred during a TNC prearranged trip of their right to make a report to local law enforcement or the state police.

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