New York Bills

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10182: Relates to actions arising out of consumer debt

This bill redefines "consumer debt" in New York law to include personal, family, or household financial obligations (like credit cards, medical bills, or standard loans), excluding mortgage-backed debt and rent arrears. It updates court procedures by requiring Spanish/English notices for debt cases, standardizing venue rules (where cases must be filed), and setting a strict 3-year deadline for filing lawsuits. The law directly affects consumers with personal debt and creditors seeking repayment, clarifying legal terms across multiple statutes. Key provisions replace outdated "consumer credit transaction" language with consistent "consumer debt" references throughout civil court rules. The bill does not change debt collection practices but streamlines court processes for these cases.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9237: Relates to the definition of family for purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities

Includes both the birth family and the foster family of children in foster care, and other families receiving child welfare services from the authorized agency or the local departments of social services in the case of authorized agencies in the definition of family for purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9263: Requires utilities accept public assistance payments

This bill requires gas and electric utilities to accept payments from public assistance programs (like the Home Energy Assistance Program and emergency funding) as full payment for residential customers. Utilities must treat these payments as if paid directly by the customer, including restoring disconnected service or stopping collections. It directly affects low-income households using these assistance programs by preventing utility disconnections due to unpaid bills when aid is available. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10278: Provides for the incorporation of the New Hartford Volunteer Exempt Firefighters' Benevolent Association

This bill (A 10278) creates a legally recognized nonprofit corporation called the "New Hartford Volunteer Exempt Firefighters' Benevolent Association" for eligible volunteer firefighters in New Hartford. It directly affects active volunteer firefighters who have served at least five years with the New Hartford Fire Department and meet exemption status under state law, excluding paid firefighters and those removed from service. The association will collect fire insurance premium taxes (via Section 9104 of the Insurance Law) to fund its purposes: providing aid to injured/disabled members and families, maintaining facilities, promoting welfare, and supporting the volunteer fire service. The bill establishes membership rules, governance through a board of trustees, and requires an organizational meeting within 60 days of enactment.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9179: Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse

This bill prohibits insurers from discriminating against widowed individuals by refusing coverage, canceling policies, charging higher premiums, or limiting coverage based on their marital status after a spouse's death. It directly affects widowed policyholders purchasing or renewing property, auto, home, or renter's insurance. The law requires insurers to treat widowed customers the same as those in other marital statuses, applying to all policies issued or renewed after the effective date. It takes effect January 1st following enactment.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10276: Authorizes the Merrick Hook & Ladder Co. 1 fire company recieve retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Merrick Hook & Ladder Co. 1 fire company receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the property located at 1893 Oakwood Ave, hamlet of Merrick, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9184: Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by St. Joseph's Health Hospital, North Medical Center and Northeast Medical Center

Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by St. Joseph's Health Hospital, North Medical Center and Northeast Medical Center when acting pursuant to their special duties on the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administered by any such hospital or any of its subsidiaries.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9319: Relates to the use of assumed and corporate names pertaining to household goods moving

Relates to the use of assumed and corporate names by companies in the business of household goods moving; provides that companies may not use the words "mover", "moving", or "relocation service" or any abbreviation or derivative thereof unless approved by the commissioner of transportation.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 8701: Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results

S 8701, the "Baby Food Safety and Transparency Act," requires manufacturers of baby food (excluding infant formula) sold in the state to test each batch monthly for toxic heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury using accredited labs. Manufacturers must publicly disclose test results online, including metal levels, product identifiers, and a link to FDA health information, with QR codes on labels directing consumers to this data. The law prohibits selling products exceeding state-set limits (based on federal standards) and allows consumers to report violations to the state department. It complements, but does not replace, existing federal regulations.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9034: Phases out certain mandatory university fees for certain graduate students and adjunct staff

Provides that beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, certain graduate students shall be required to pay 25% of all current and future mandatory university fees; provides that in the 2027-2028 academic year and thereafter, no mandatory university fees shall be charged to certain graduate students and adjunct staff, with the exclusion of the graduate student association student activity fee.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9041: Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund

Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10050: Creates a road salt reduction policies and applicator training program for use by state agencies and state contractors

Requires the commissioner of the department of transportation, in consultation with the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish a set of comprehensive road salt reduction policies and to design a road salt applicator training program; requires the department, every state agency and state contractor which uses road salt to use such training materials to train and inform employees on the best practices of using such materials.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

MaryJane Shimsky (D) · 18 co-sponsors

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