New York Bills

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11541: Provides dormitory authority financing for construction of buildings to be used as a school for Yeshiva Ohr Yoseph

This bill allows the New York Dormitory Authority to provide financing for the construction of a school building for Yeshiva Ohr Yoseph. The legislation specifically authorizes funding for the acquisition and equipping of a facility located at 1128 36th Street in Brooklyn, New York. It designates Yeshiva Ohr Yoseph as an eligible recipient, noting that the organization is a private, accredited, non-profit school exempt from federal income taxes. By amending the Public Authorities Law, the bill enables the school to secure the necessary capital to build its new campus.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11569: Relates to a nursing facility transition and diversion Medicaid waiting list

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish nursing facility transition and diversion Medicaid waiting lists per designated waiver region, once the federally approved capacity for the waiver is reached.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10636: Relates to increasing certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows and orphaned children of members

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to a widow or widower or the children of a deceased member of the state and local retirement system.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10644: Enacts into law necessary legislation including extensions and technical corrections

Extends the demonstration project and workgroup to reduce the use of temporary staffing agencies in residential healthcare facilities for a fifth year, until December 31, 2027 (Part A); extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits with respect to a site located at 1800 Park Avenue (Part B); makes technical corrections relating to extending the term and authority of the independent monitor for the Orange county IDA (Part C); extends the demonstration project and workgroup to reduce the use of temporary staffing agencies in residential healthcare facilities for a fifth year, until December 31, 2027 (Part D); makes technical corrections to section 11-3206 of the administrative code of the city of New York (Part E); provides for the temporary transfer of racing support payments (Part F).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11533: Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland

Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland and to lease such land to HESP Solar LLC for a term not to exceed twenty-five years.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10614: Extends certain provisions relating to a Long Island deer management pilot program

This bill extends a Long Island deer management pilot program for an additional three years, allowing the initiative to continue beyond its original expiration date. The legislation modifies the existing law to update the program's end date, ensuring that current management efforts can proceed without interruption. By changing the effective and expiration dates, the bill directly impacts the timeline for the pilot project's operations on Long Island.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11574: Relinquishes certain criminal and police jurisdiction over members of the Seneca Nation of Indians and recognizing the sovereign authority of the Seneca Nation over matters occurring within its territories

Relinquishes certain criminal and police jurisdiction over members of the Seneca Nation of Indians; recognizes the sovereign authority of the Seneca Nation over matters occurring within its territories.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11575: Authorizes Cong Kehal Square of Roman to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Cong Kehal Square of Roman to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2024 assessment roll and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10640: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to tickets to places of entertainment

This bill extends the expiration date for specific laws governing tickets to places of entertainment and boxing matches from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It reinstates rules that limit where tickets can be sold and require certain information to be displayed at the point of sale, while allowing tickets printed before the new rules took effect to remain valid if they already meet those requirements. The legislation also revives provisions regarding ticket resale that were previously in place as of May 2010, ensuring these regulations remain active until the new end date.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

R 2346: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for certain appropriations for services and expenses of economic development and community services organizations

This bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of organizations receiving state funds for economic development and community services. It allows these funds to be moved between agencies with approval from the Senate's temporary president and the budget director. The money must be distributed based on a specific plan that lists each recipient and their amount, which requires a majority vote from all elected Senators. Finally, the bill adds two specific organizations to the approved list of grantees for the current fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

R 2353: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2025-26 state fiscal year for services and expenses of human services and veterans community services organization

This bill establishes a detailed list of organizations that will receive state funding for human services and veterans community services during the 2025-26 fiscal year. It authorizes the transfer of these funds between specific agencies, such as the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Department of Veterans' Services, with approval from the Senate leadership and the budget director. The resolution includes an itemized schedule specifying the exact dollar amounts each recipient organization will receive. Additionally, the bill requires that this allocation plan be formally approved by a majority vote of the Senate before the funds are spent.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10632: Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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