New York Bills | MyRepTracker

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8609: Enacts the "victims protection and child sex buyer accountability act"

Enacts the "victims protection and child sex buyer accountability act" relating to increasing the age of victims of the patronizing, promoting, and compelling of prostitution.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8616: Establishes the "protecting consumers and jobs from discriminatory pricing act"

Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.

Topics ✗ Technology

Mike Gianaris (D) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4408: Relates to agreements and easements related to renewable energy interconnection across reforestation areas

S 4408 allows New York's state environmental department to create leases or easements for renewable energy projects (like solar and wind farms) on state-owned lands designated for reforestation. These agreements must not interfere with the reforestation purposes of the land, as defined by New York's constitution. The bill requires all such agreements to be publicly recorded and posted online. It directly affects the state department, renewable energy developers, and the management of reforestation areas.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1763: Relates to cost sharing fees for outpatient treatment at a substance use treatment program

Provides that for a substance use disorder outpatient treatment episode of care by a provider licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the office of addiction services and supports, an insured shall only be responsible for a cost sharing fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 2612: Designates the animal control officer in the town of Sand Lake as a peace officer

This bill designates the animal control officer in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, as a peace officer for specific duties. It allows the officer, at the town board's discretion, to enforce Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law and issue appearance tickets under Article 7 of that law. The bill explicitly states this designation does not authorize the officer to carry or possess firearms without a valid license under the Penal Law. The change applies only to Sand Lake's animal control officer and modifies the Criminal Procedure Law to reflect this new authority.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8167: Grants retroactive membership in the New York city teachers' retirement system to certain employees

Grants retroactive Tier IV membership in the New York city teachers' retirement system to certain employees employed by the city of Yonkers parks department for the period beginning in 2009 and ending in 2014.

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.

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.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 2667: Prohibits the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogation

Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1819: Provides that the results of urine tests conducted pursuant to a judicial diversion program shall be private and confidential

This bill (S 1819) ensures that urine test results from judicial diversion programs - where defendants avoid jail by completing treatment instead of facing criminal charges - are kept private and confidential. It directly affects individuals participating in these programs who undergo required drug testing as part of their court-ordered treatment. The law prohibits sharing test results with courts, prosecutors, or other parties without the defendant’s consent, and bans using positive results as evidence in future criminal cases. Treatment programs may still access results to support care, but the defendant’s privacy is protected from legal proceedings. The bill does not change testing requirements but safeguards the confidentiality of sensitive health information.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 7986: Authorizes the Centerport Fire District to file an application for exemption from school taxes and real property taxes

This bill allows the Centerport Fire District to apply for tax exemptions on specific property (2 State Route 25A in Huntington, Suffolk County) from both school taxes and real property taxes for the 2022-2023 assessment year. It authorizes the town tax assessor to accept the exemption application as if filed by the deadline, and permits the town board to approve the exemption if the fire district qualifies under existing law. If approved, the district may receive refunds for taxes already paid on the property, including fines, penalties, and interest. The bill directly affects the Centerport Fire District and its property tax obligations.