New York Bills

passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 5420: Requires menstrual products to be provided in drop-in centers, intake shelters and emergency congregate housing

Bill A 5420 requires certain temporary shelters to provide menstrual products to individuals at no cost. This mandate applies to facilities that receive state or state-administered funds, including family shelters, domestic violence shelters, and emergency apartments. The bill specifically expands this requirement to include drop-in centers, intake shelters, and emergency congregate housing. These facilities must supply an adequate number of products, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners, to those who need them.

passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 949: Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system

Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system; permits one in-person visit within twelve months unless such in-person visit causes undue hardship on a patient.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1418: Relates to the award of reasonable attorney's fees in certain proceedings

Provides for the award of reasonable attorneys' fees in FOIL proceedings if the person is successful and in open meeting proceedings to the successful petitioner and against the public body.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 3050: Authorizes an expedited application review process for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with Double H Ranch

Authorizes an expedited application review process for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with Double H Ranch; provides such application fee shall be waived.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6741: Requires state and county boards of elections to post sample ballots online at least twelve days prior to the first day of early voting

Requires state and county boards of elections to post sample ballots online at least twelve days prior to the first day of early voting; requires such ballots to be posted in a searchable database.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1172: Requires towers to clean up any debris in the surrounding area resulting from the vehicles they are towing

Requires towers to clean up any debris in the surrounding area resulting from the vehicles they are towing and tow trucks to be equipped with the appropriate equipment for such clean up efforts.

passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6997: Designates uniformed marine patrol officers as peace officers in the county of Seneca

This bill (A 6997) designates uniformed marine patrol officers appointed by the Seneca County Sheriff as peace officers within Seneca County. It directly affects these specific officers by granting them the legal authority of peace officers for their marine patrol duties. The key provision clarifies they may exercise peace officer powers but explicitly prohibits carrying or possessing firearms without a valid license under penal law, and only while on duty. The bill does not change existing firearm regulations but specifies the scope of their new authority.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1100: Enacts the "open shelves act"

Ensures that library staff of free association, public, and hospital libraries, and with certain advice, Indian libraries, are able to develop collections, services, and programming that reflect the values and protections established under the human rights law and the equal rights amendment to the state constitution.

passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6347: Relates to requiring governmental entities to implement multifactor authentication for local and remote network access

Requires governmental entities to, whenever possible and feasible, consider implementing multifactor authentication for local and remote network access; requires public websites to encrypt all exchanges and to comply with privacy standards.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 3228: Provides for electronic notice for collateral loan brokers

This bill allows collateral loan brokers to send sale notices and surplus funds notifications to borrowers via email or text message instead of traditional mail. Brokers must provide a notice of sale at least 30 days before the sale and a second notice 15 days prior, using the borrower's preferred electronic method (email/text) or mail if chosen. Borrowers can update their contact information at any time before the second notice, and brokers must retain copies of all notices for six years. If electronic notices were used for the sale, the same method must be used for surplus funds notices.

passed both · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 2076: Requires that notice of initial determination for unemployment benefits be provided

Requires that notice of initial determinations for unemployment benefits be provided to claimants within 30 days of such claimant furnishing all necessary documentation, and if the commissioner is unable to issue a determination within such time frame they shall inform the claimant of the new estimated time frame for the issuance of a determination.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 8151: Authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to establish segment special equalization rates for certain school districts

Authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to establish segment special equalization rates starting in fiscal year 2026 for the Amityville Union Free School District and Farmingdale Union Free School District for the segments of the districts in the towns of Babylon and Oyster Bay.

Topics ✓ Education

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