New York Bills

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10411: Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold; provides that any manufacturer, dealer, or agent of a manufacturer or dealer that fails to comply with such requirements shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per point of sale for each violation.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9363: Relates to the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of Southampton

Increases the term of office from two years to four years for the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, and providing for the staggering of such terms of office.

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10429: Provides a sales tax exemption to any admission charge for a comedy performance

This bill removes sales tax from admission fees for comedy shows, including both scripted and unscripted stand-up performances. It applies to theaters, opera houses, and other venues hosting live comedy acts, as well as cabarets and similar establishments that charge a separate fee for comedic entertainment. The exemption covers both traditional dramatic venues and places that serve food or merchandise alongside comedy performances, provided the admission charge is distinct from food or merchandise sales. The changes will take effect at the start of the next sales tax quarter after the law is enacted, with a minimum 60-day waiting period.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9444: Relates to dedicating a portion of the state highway system in the hamlet of Uniondale to Jomani Wright

This bill designates a specific section of State Route 102 in Uniondale, Nassau County, to honor Jomani "Jo-Jo" Wright. The legislation requires the Transportation Commissioner to install signs identifying the highway as "Highway Dedicated to Jomani 'Jo-Jo' Wright" while keeping the official route name unchanged. The dedication is explicitly described as ceremonial, ensuring no disruption to commerce or official naming conventions. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9453: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the city of Poughkeepsie

This bill authorizes the city of Poughkeepsie to implement a demonstration program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible for traffic signal violations committed by drivers operating the vehicle with the owner's permission. The program would allow the city to install photo monitoring cameras at up to nine intersections to automatically capture evidence of red light or signal violations, with protections ensuring driver identities are not shown in the images. If the owner is charged, they would face a maximum penalty of $50 per violation, plus an additional $25 fee for failing to respond to the notice, and the violation would not count as a criminal conviction or affect insurance rates. Owners can contest the charges through a traffic violations bureau or court, and the bill includes a defense if the vehicle was reported stolen at the time of the violation.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10410: Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs

Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs; provides that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall provide grants to the New York city community board with jurisdiction over the site or to any not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code at any site which may be affected by a brownfield site remedial program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9338: Establishes a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person

Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a license to purchase, carry or possess a pistol, revolver, or semiautomatic rifle.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9370: Relates to centralized contracts for services

Amends provisions of law from making it mandatory to optional that where the purchase of services by state agencies be conducted in a manner that accords second priority to centralized contracts meeting form, function and utility required by such agency, third priority to agency or multi-agency contracts and fourth priority to other means of contracting.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9441: Requires landlords in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in certain dwellings

Requires landlords of non-owner occupied, one-six family dwellings in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in all rented apartments; authorizes the promulgation of standards related thereto.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9447: Relates to qualifications to hold the positions of village treasurer, deputy village treasurer, village clerk, deputy clerk and building inspector in the village of Briarcliff Manor

Authorizes the village of Briarcliff Manor to provide that the positions of village treasurer, deputy village treasurer, village clerk, deputy clerk and building inspector may be held by residents of Westchester county, or an adjoining county within the state of New York.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9407: Provides a sales tax exemption to any admission charge for a comedy performance

This bill removes sales tax on admission fees for comedy shows, including both scripted and unscripted stand-up performances. It applies to theaters, concert halls, and venues like cabarets or establishments that serve food while hosting comedy acts on a designated stage. The change would allow people to pay less for tickets to comedy performances while still paying sales tax on food and merchandise sold at the venue. The exemption takes effect at the start of the next sales tax quarter after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9451: Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Katie Adamek

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Katie Adamek, who is an employee of the Schenectady City School District beginning November 23, 2009.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

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