New York Bills

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6258: Allows for NYSTRS retirees to change their retirement plan beneficiary to a spouse at any time either prior to or after retirement

This bill (S 6258) allows New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) retirees to change their retirement plan beneficiary to a spouse at any time - before or after they retire. Previously, retirees could only update spouse beneficiary designations within 30 days of retirement. The bill removes this time limit specifically for spouse beneficiaries, applying to both regular retirees and those retired for disability. It does not change rules for non-spouse beneficiaries or other retirement plan options.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 5142: Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators

Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators earned while working in relation to a general, primary, run-off primary, or special election to the extent includable in gross income for federal tax purposes; exempts such income from being included in the calculation of the amount of benefits under public assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6573: Requires municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads

Requires municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads by such municipal employees.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 3208: Repeals provisions of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to the establishment of maximum base rents using the maximum gross building rental formula; repealer

This bill repeals specific rent calculation rules in New York City's administrative code. It removes paragraphs 3 and 4 of section 26-405, which previously used a "maximum gross building rental formula" to set maximum base rents for certain buildings. The change directly affects landlords and tenants subject to this outdated rent calculation method. The bill makes no new policy changes - only eliminates the repealed formula from city code.

passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8117: Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption from the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency

Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption from the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency for the 2020--2021 school taxes and the 2021 general taxes for the property at 40 Byrd Street.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 7229: Increases the penalties imposed upon gas and electric utilities for failure to file or correct an annual report with the public service commission

Increases the penalties imposed upon gas and electric utilities for failure to file or correct an annual report with the public service commission; provides such penalties shall not be more than one-tenth of 1% of the utilities' annual net revenue for each day of violation, but not to exceed $25,000 nor be less than $100.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 520: Ensures ovarian cancer survivors have the right to access screenings for health conditions

This bill guarantees ovarian cancer survivors can access necessary genetic testing without insurance restrictions. It requires coverage for specific tests including BRCA1/BRCA2 gene analysis, Lynch syndrome screening, and other mutation tests as determined by a doctor. Insurers cannot impose frequency limits or deny these tests based on a patient’s cancer history. The law directly affects survivors needing ongoing monitoring for inherited cancer risks, ensuring they receive medically appropriate genetic screenings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6717: Establishes fetal and infant mortality review boards

Establishes fetal and infant mortality review boards to study fetal and infant mortality and morbidity and make recommendations on policies, best practices, and strategies to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 5265: Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release

Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6256: Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village and authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of town machinery, tools and equipment

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village; authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of certain services and town machinery, tools and equipment with another municipality, district corporation, school district, community college or any unit of the state university.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 2069: Establishes the position of an insurance liaison on the disaster preparedness commission

Establishes the position of an insurance liaison on the disaster preparedness commission to be appointed by the governor and serve as a non-voting member.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 4850: Includes second degree relatives in certain criteria for breast cancer screenings to be covered under insurance plans

Provides that individuals may receive breast cancer screenings under an insurance plan when such individual has a second degree relative with a prior history of breast cancer.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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