New York Bills

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9905: Relates to the effective date of a reclassification for an accidental disability retirement benefit

Relates to the effective date of a reclassification for an accidental disability retirement benefit for applications filed on or after January 1, 2027.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9904: Relates to moneys to be credited to the general account of the unemployment insurance fund

Specifies that moneys credited to the state pursuant to section nine hundred one of the federal social security act are to be credited to the general account of the unemployment insurance fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9887: Requires the office of children and family services to notify child day care providers of updates on any forms listed on their website

Directs the office of children and family services to provide written and electronic notice to child day care providers whenever such office has updated any form necessary for the delivery of services listed on its website; provides that such notice shall be disseminated in concurrence with the publication of updated forms.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9903: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to the special powers of the New York state environmental facilities corporation

This bill extends the expiration date of special powers granted to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2029. These special powers, which allow the corporation to issue bonds and access certain state resources, were previously set to expire in 2026 but are now delayed by three years. The change applies directly to the corporation's ability to fund environmental projects under the existing legal framework without altering the core functions of the organization. By updating the expiration timeline, the legislation ensures continuity in the corporation's operations until the new date.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9900: Relates to extending provisions relating to statutory installment bonds

This bill extends the expiration date for provisions governing statutory installment bonds within the local finance law. It updates the deadline for these financial instruments to September 30, 2029, allowing local governments to continue using them for funding purposes. The amendment ensures the current rules remain in full force and effect until the new expiration date. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10941: Authorizes the commissioner of the department of civil service to reinstate John Raftery on the eligible civil service list for employment as a police officer in the town of Shawangunk

Authorizes John Raftery to take the competitive civil service exam for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible civil service list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Shawangunk.

failed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10938: Provides a one-year utility bill tax and surcharge holiday and two-year green energy tax holiday

This bill offers temporary relief on utility costs for one year and exempts fees related to green energy projects for two years. During the first year, customers will not pay sales tax, gross receipts tax, or specific surcharges on their utility bills, and utility companies must lower their rates to match the savings. The second part of the bill prevents utility companies from charging ratepayers for building renewable energy systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, or charging stations for two years. To cover the lost tax revenue, the state will transfer money from its general fund to the relevant accounts after the one-year holiday ends. These changes directly affect all utility customers and those involved in renewable energy or electric vehicle projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9901: Extends certain provisions relating to installment loans and obligations evidencing installment loans

This bill extends the expiration date for specific rules governing installment loans and related financial obligations from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2029. These regulations primarily affect lenders and borrowers by ensuring that current legal requirements for these loan types remain in place for an additional three years. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage and does not introduce new loan terms or conditions, but rather delays the automatic repeal of existing provisions.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9940: Creates a women veterans history trail

This bill establishes a Women Veterans History Trail in New York State to honor and highlight the contributions of female service members. It directs state agencies to work together to identify and designate specific locations, such as museums, memorials, and historic sites, for inclusion in the trail. The legislation also requires the state to gather public input from local communities and veterans' organizations to recommend sites for the trail and to create a free digital platform for sharing information about these locations. The law will take effect ninety days after being signed into legislation.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9902: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to refunding bonds

This bill extends the expiration date of specific rules regarding refunding bonds from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2029. It directly affects local governments and financial entities that issue refunding bonds, allowing them to continue using these provisions for an additional three years. The mechanism simply amends an existing law to update the end date of its effectiveness without changing the underlying requirements for the bonds. This change ensures that the current framework for these financial instruments remains in place until the new deadline.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9679: Establishes the block by block homeownership program

Establishes the block by block homeownership program to provide capital subsidies for the purpose of constructing, preserving, and rehabilitating one- to two- family dwellings throughout the state, outside of NYC.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9889: Establishes the vacant rental improvement program

This bill creates a new program to provide grants of up to $75,000 per unit to owners of small buildings with five or fewer units for making necessary improvements to rental properties. To receive these funds, owners must agree to lease the renovated units at affordable rates for tenants earning no more than 80% of the area median income for a period of ten years. The program specifically targets buildings located outside of cities with a population of one million or more and prioritizes units that are currently vacant or have code violations. If an owner violates the lease affordability agreement, the state reserves the right to recoup the full amount of the grant received.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

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