New York Bills

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1280: Relates to labeling requirements for gas stoves

Requires the display of certain labels and warnings on gas stoves sold, displayed for sale, or offered for sale at retail to a consumer in this state; authorizes the department of state to adopt regulations regarding the placement and format of such labels; provides for penalties; authorizes the attorney general to enforce such provisions.

Liz Krueger (D) · 31 co-sponsors

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4640: Relates to onsite overdose response services and requires certain locations and venues to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards for approval of onsite overdose response services; requires nightlife establishments, sporting or event centers, theaters, concert venues, and amusement parks to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists; provides that emergency use of opioid antagonist is covered by good Samaritan law.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4535: Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code

Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code by counties.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 2287: Relates to including the illegal conversions of dwelling units in the definition of harassment

This bill amends New York City's administrative code to define illegal housing conversions as a form of harassment. Specifically, it adds two new provisions: (1) splitting apartments or altering buildings without permits (e.g., moving walls, subdividing rooms), and (2) occupying units that violate multiple dwelling laws. These changes directly affect tenants experiencing unsafe or illegal housing modifications by landlords and provide a clearer legal basis for reporting such violations as harassment. The bill expands existing harassment protections to cover specific housing code violations without altering broader policy outcomes.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5069: Provides a filing extension for the "enhanced" STAR exemption to eligible applicants

Provides a filing extension for the "enhanced" STAR exemption to initial applicants provided that such applicants have not been granted such extension before and such applicants are otherwise entitled to the exemption.

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 4603: Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated individuals

Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated people, to provide incarcerated people opportunities for personal contact with relatives, friends, clergy, volunteers and other persons to promote better institutional adjustment and better community adjustment upon release.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

David Weprin (D) · 63 co-sponsors

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1026: Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns

Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1617: Provides for automatic enrollment and recertification simplification for Medicaid eligible recipients

This bill simplifies enrollment and recertification for New York Medicaid recipients needing long-term care. It automatically assigns people requiring community-based long-term care for over 120 days to a managed care plan (based on prior care workers, quality, and location), unless they choose otherwise. It also allows certain groups - like those in managed long-term care plans, receiving personal care services, or getting fixed Social Security income - to recertify automatically without resubmitting resource documentation, using "attestation" instead. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens for both recipients and the state.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7032: Provides qualified homeless individuals non-driver state identification cards

This bill (S 7032) allows homeless individuals in New York to obtain free non-driver state ID cards without fees. To qualify, applicants must provide verified proof of homelessness from an approved service provider (such as a shelter, social worker, or homeless liaison). The bill amends existing law to add homeless individuals as a category eligible for these fee-free IDs, alongside seniors and certain public assistance recipients. It requires applicants to submit documentation from designated providers, defined under federal homeless assistance guidelines, to confirm housing status.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3334: Requires the commissioner of education to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts

Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.

Topics ✓ Education

John Liu (D) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2134: Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code

Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code; requires the owner of a building to be demolished to prove that such owner has the financial ability to complete demolition of the building.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 3450: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption

This bill expands the definition of "period of war" for a veterans' property tax exemption to include recent military service. It adds specific conflicts: the Global War on Terrorism (starting September 11, 2001), and U.S. military operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999) to the existing list. Veterans who served during these newly defined periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these added conflict dates. The bill amends existing law to clarify which military service periods count for the exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

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