New York Bills

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10883: Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain lands now or formerly under the waters of Whale Creek otherwise known as Wyckoff Creek, which was a tributary of Newtown Creek

Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain lands now or formerly under the waters of Whale Creek otherwise known as Wyckoff Creek, and formerly a tributary of Newtown Creek.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9962: Enacts the NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act

Enacts the "NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act" under which certain state funds and subsidies are prohibited from being expended for new, reopened or rebuilt closed nuclear power facilities and related entities; creates a nuclear assessment task force.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9987: Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue certain parkland in the borough of Queens

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue certain parkland in the borough of Queens and transfer such parkland to the metropolitan transportation authority.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 11027: Relates to detaining persons for longer than twenty-four hours

This bill modifies New York State laws to strictly limit how long police can hold individuals in custody before formally charging them. It defines "without unnecessary delay" as occurring within twenty-four hours of arrest, requiring the immediate release of anyone held longer if proper procedures are not followed. Additionally, the bill creates a legal presumption that detaining someone for more than twenty-four hours without an arraignment is unlawful, shifting the burden of proof to authorities to show the delay was absolutely necessary. These changes directly impact law enforcement agencies and individuals facing pre-charge detention by enforcing tighter timelines and strengthening legal protections against prolonged holding.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 11144: Relates to a prohibition on chatbot toys

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of chatbot toys within the state. It defines a chatbot toy as any children's toy that includes an artificial intelligence companion and bans all businesses from selling or exchanging these items. Enforcement is handled by the attorney general, who can seek court orders to stop violations and impose civil penalties of up to $15,000 per day without needing to prove specific harm to a person. The law would take effect approximately three months after passing and would automatically expire five years later.

Topics ✗ Technology

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10075: Extends provisions of law relating to providing local governments greater contract flexibility and cost savings by permitting certain shared purchasing among political subdivisions

Extends provisions of law relating to providing local governments greater contract flexibility and cost savings by permitting certain shared purchasing among political subdivisions from June 30, 2026 until June 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10090: Relates to adult care facility financial statements

This bill requires adult care facilities to include an independent review of their financial statements, ensuring the documents accurately reflect the facility's financial operations and position. The requirement applies to facilities with more than nine residents, while smaller facilities with nine or fewer beds are exempt from this rule. Although the bill initially proposed a full "opinion" from an accountant, a substitute version now specifies a "review" performed according to established accounting standards. The legislation also allows the state department to request a full opinion from any facility if they determine it is necessary for oversight purposes.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9415: Requires mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements to authorized consumers

This bill requires mobile sports wagering operators to provide monthly account activity statements to every authorized sports bettor. The statements must include details such as total deposits, wagers, winnings and losses, net gain or loss, number of bets placed, time spent on the platform, and a history of all wagers. Operators must deliver these statements electronically via push notification within 15 days after each calendar month ends. The bill also mandates that the statements include responsible gaming resources and that the state commission create standardized formatting rules to ensure the information is clear and easy to understand.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10414: Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police

Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police; provides for employer pick-up of certain additional member contributions required to be made by certain participants in the 25-year retirement programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10519: Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to siting major renewable energy facilities

Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to the siting, design, construction and operation of major renewable energy facilities; requires such rules and regulations to include information relating to farmland protection and application procedures; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9389: Relates to base pilotage tariffs at Sandy Hook, Sands Point and Execution Rocks

This bill establishes new base pilotage tariff rates for vessels navigating through Sandy Hook, Sands Point, and Execution Rocks waters for the years 2028 through 2032. The legislation directly affects commercial shipping companies and maritime operators by setting specific pricing tiers based on pilotage units, with rates increasing annually from 2028 to 2032. The bill modifies existing navigation law provisions to replace current tariff structures with a schedule that adjusts fees according to vessel size and usage, with larger vessels facing proportionally higher charges. These changes apply to all vessels using pilotage services in the specified locations during the covered period and take effect immediately upon passage.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9367: Extends certain provisions of law relating to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage issued to certain small groups

This bill makes permanent certain insurance provisions related to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage for small groups that were previously set to expire. It removes the automatic repeal clause that would have ended these coverage rules after thirteen years, allowing them to continue indefinitely. The change directly affects small group insurance policies and the insurers who provide catastrophic or reinsurance coverage to these groups. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter the core coverage requirements, only their duration.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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