New York Bills

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10960: Requires the board of elections to notify victims of domestic violence whose registration is maintained as confidential of the expiration of the confidentiality of such registration records

Requires the board of elections to notify victims of domestic violence whose registration is maintained as confidential of the expiration of the confidentiality of such registration records; requires such notice to include information on a new application for confidentiality of records.

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10763: Reduces electric corporations' response time for securing downed wires

Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9966: Relates to the review of joint proposals in rate proceedings

Requires both the department of public service staff and the utility to provide separate, substantive responses to discovery requests and cross-examination questions seeking evidence or explanations related to elements of the joint proposal and explain how any contested aspect of the joint proposal delivers outcomes for utility consumers that are in compliance with all applicable laws and are at least as favorable as would have resulted had its testimonial position been approved by the public service commission.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10032: Authorizes Hachaim Veshalom to file an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau assessor

This bill allows the nonprofit organization Hachaim Veshalom to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for its building at 125 Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst. If approved by the Nassau County Legislature, the county assessor would treat the application as if it were filed on time, potentially correcting the tax rolls for the 2023 tax year. Should the exemption be granted, the organization could receive a refund of any taxes already paid and have related fines or penalties canceled.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9766: Relates to making technical corrections to ensure gender neutrality for the admission to practice law and preventing required disclosure of prior interaction with law enforcement or the criminal justice system

Relates to making technical corrections to ensure gender neutrality for the admission to practice law and preventing the character fitness questionnaire from inquiring into an applicant's prior interaction with law enforcement or the criminal justice system under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10098: Relates to the maximum allowable timeframes to respond to requests for records under the freedom of information act

This bill establishes specific deadlines for government agencies to respond to freedom of information requests, aiming to speed up access to public records. It requires agencies to provide requested records within 180 days for older requests, 90 days for requests made in 2028, and 60 days for requests starting in 2029, while also mandating that agencies accept and reply to requests via email. The law includes provisions to prevent agencies from delaying responses due to a lack of staff or the volume of records, except in cases involving federal legal barriers, safety concerns, or massive record sets. Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies with websites must allow for online submission of requests and requires them to use electronic methods whenever reasonably possible.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10092: Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act"

Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act" under which certain covered platforms and social media platforms are prohibited from advertising a service permitting gaming-related gambling, predictive market wagering, online sweepstakes gaming, sports-related gambling, and/or traditional online gambling to minors.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10094: Relates to winter road maintenance data collection and monitoring

Establishes a standardized statewide system for collecting, recording, and monitoring winter road maintenance operational data in order to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and support the protection of water resources in the state of New York; requires calibration of all deicing material application equipment used for winter highway maintenance on public roads.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10365: Enacts the remedial construction of New York labor law act

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes, regardless of whether similarly-worded provisions of federal laws or regulations have been or continue to be construed otherwise.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9500: Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act

Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9516: Relates to the exemption of certain parcels of land from the licensing restrictions prohibiting manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of alcoholic beverages from sharing an interest in a licensed premises

Relates to the exemption of certain parcels of land from the licensing restrictions prohibiting manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of alcoholic beverages from sharing an interest in a licensed premises.

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10679: Relates to access to fair and transparent real estate listings

Requires timely public advertising or marketing of listed residential properties on platforms accessible to the general public; permits non-public marketing only where the seller gives informed, written direction after receiving a standardized state disclosure that clearly explains the risks and tradeoffs of withholding a listing from public marketing.

Topics ✓ Housing

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