New York Bills

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1476: Requires certain health care providers to disclose their disciplinary status to current and new patients

This bill requires healthcare providers found guilty of serious misconduct - such as sexual abuse, drug abuse harming patients, or inappropriate prescribing resulting in harm - to provide written disclosure to current and new patients before treatment. The disclosure must detail their disciplinary status, penalties, practice restrictions, and resources for further information. Providers must obtain a signed copy of this disclosure before the first patient visit or treatment. Exceptions apply in emergencies or if a patient is incapacitated and their representative isn’t available. The law applies to probationary orders issued on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 372: Establishes the "no severance ultimatums act"

Establishes the "no severance ultimatums act", which prevents employers from giving coercive ultimatums to employees or former employees relating to severance agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4162: Relates to expanding the FreshConnect program

Expands the FreshConnect program, which provides rebates for the purchase of local produce to certain people, to include local produce sold in supermarkets and grocery stores.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6650: Relates to third-party network contracts

Allows dental provider networks, certain health and hospital service corporations, and health care plans to enter into contracts with a third party to gain access to services and discounted rates of a provider under a provider network contract.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5835: Waives fishing, hunting and trapping license fees for certain first responders

This bill (S 5835) waives state license fees for fishing, hunting, and trapping for a specific group: New York residents who are certified first responders and were disabled due to a certified World Trade Center-related medical condition. It directly affects those first responders who developed such disabilities as a result of 9/11 response efforts. The key provision amends existing law to add this group to the list of individuals eligible for free licenses, alongside tribal members, active military, and blind residents. The policy change provides direct financial relief for these eligible first responders by eliminating recurring license costs. The bill passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly for consideration.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5883: Establishes distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plates and provides that the funding for such be deposited in the Alzheimer's disease assistance fund

Relates to establishing distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plates; provides that the funding for such be deposited in the "Alzheimer's disease assistance fund".

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7316: Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of certain crimes

Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of felonies committed against a volunteer fire department, volunteer fire company, fire district, or fire protection district.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7720: Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates and establishes the "blue star mothers and families fund"

Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates for parents and family members of active duty service members; establishes the "blue star mothers and families support fund".

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 7839: Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Firefighter's Benevolent Association

Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; provides for the purpose of such association, and its use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3340: Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Housing

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1578: Establishes the Sickle Cell Treatment Act

This bill establishes the "Sickle Cell Treatment Act" to improve care for sickle cell disease patients in New York. It designates five "centers for excellence" (with two north of Putnam/Orange counties) and ten outpatient treatment centers based on patient populations, providing each center with annual funding ($500,000 for excellence centers, $250,000 for outpatient centers) to support specialized care, research, and equipment. The bill also modifies opioid prescribing rules to exempt sickle cell disease patients from a three-month opioid limit, ensuring they can receive necessary pain management without restrictive barriers. These changes directly affect hospitals designated as centers, sickle cell patients requiring specialized care, and healthcare providers managing chronic pain.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8169: Requires all state entities to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised

Requires all state entities, including local governments, to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised; defines "cybersecurity incident".

Topics ✓ Technology

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