This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare December 13, 2026, as Day of the Horse in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical and economic importance of horses, noting their role in early infrastructure and the current $7 billion contribution of the equine industry to the state economy. By adopting this memorial, the legislature intends to recognize the cultural legacy and ongoing value of the horse sector without changing any existing laws or policies.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate September 2026 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. The resolution aims to increase public knowledge about brain aneurysms, their symptoms, and risk factors such as smoking and high blood pressure. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal request for the Governor to issue a proclamation highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention. The measure is currently being processed by the Assembly and, if adopted, will be sent to the Governor for her consideration.
Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.
Amends provisions of law governing arbitration proceedings; specifies fees and expenses with regard to employment or consumer arbitration proceedings; directs certain sanctions on a party which breaches an arbitration agreement.
This bill removes a specific section from the public health law that previously addressed individuals who knew they had a venereal disease. By repealing this section, the legislation stops the state from enforcing any rules or penalties related to that specific requirement. The change takes effect immediately and prevents any new legal actions from being started under the old rule.
Makes technical corrections to chapter 492 of the laws of 1981 relating to incorporating the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., and providing for its powers and duties; changes "fireman" to "firefighter" and makes corrections to certain references.
Limits the amount of property tax shift between homestead/non-homestead and class share apportionment for local governments within and including Nassau and Suffolk County.
Relates to the docketing of judgments imposing civil penalties for the violation of certain requirements imposed by the zoning resolution of the city of New York; makes other technical changes.
Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding certified community behavioral health clinics.
This bill expands disclosure requirements for lobbyists by adding new categories of government actions they must report, including appropriations, gubernatorial or local executive orders, and tribal-state agreements. Lobbyists and their clients will need to include more specific details in their bi-monthly reports about what they lobbied on, how they voted on those issues, and the names of the government bodies they engaged with. The bill also clarifies how compensation and lobbying expenses must be reported, requiring detailed breakdowns for expenses over $75 while excluding personal travel and modest communication costs. These changes directly affect registered lobbyists, their clients, and the state ethics commission that oversees lobbying activities. The legislation aims to increase transparency by ensuring a more comprehensive record of lobbying efforts across different types of government decisions.
This bill requires the Public Service Commission to allow virtual attendance for public proceedings related to gas, electric, water utilities, and settlement negotiations, while still permitting in-person participation. It also mandates that the commission and administrative law judges accept all documents electronically, eliminating the need for physical copies unless electronic submission is not feasible. The changes apply to all formal and informal matters before the commission, including hearings, rulemaking, and rate proceedings, with limited virtual access restrictions for confidential settlement negotiations.
This bill proposes to remove the ten-year time limit for prosecuting the crime of persistent sexual abuse in New York State. Currently, individuals can only be charged with this offense if they commit multiple qualifying sexual crimes within a ten-year period, but this legislation would eliminate that restriction. The change would allow prosecutors to pursue charges against repeat offenders regardless of how much time has passed since their previous convictions, provided the new offenses are separate criminal incidents. The bill directly affects the state's penal law and would impact how sexual abuse cases are investigated and prosecuted. If passed, it would take effect on November 1st of the following year.
