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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8962: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Hempstead to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association for the property located at 1 North Village Green, hamlet of Levittown, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemption for cultural association, providing targeted tax relief aligning with fiscal policy supporting non-profits.90% confidence
Steve Rhoads (R)
passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 9351: Relates to the issuance of license plates for disabled veterans

This bill adds a new eligibility category for special disabled veteran license plates in New York. It directly affects veterans rated 100% disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), allowing them to qualify for these plates under existing rules. The key change is adding paragraph (e) to the vehicle law, which explicitly includes VA-rated 100% disabled veterans alongside other qualifying conditions like certified physical impairments or blindness. This expands access to the program without altering current requirements for other disability categories.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands access to disabled veteran license plates by adding VA 100% disabled veterans to eligibility, directly enhancing a benefit recognition program.95% confidence
Bill Magnarelli (D) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2073: Requires the department of motor vehicles compile a list of veterans who apply for a veteran driver's license

Requires the department of motor vehicles compile a list of veterans who apply for a veteran driver's license and provide such list to the department of veterans' services to aid in outreach efforts by the department of veterans' services.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCompiles veteran driver's license applicants for outreach, enhancing access to veterans' services per bill's purpose to aid department's outreach efforts.85% confidence
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1609: Requires the department of environmental conservation, after consultation with the environmental facilities corporation and the department of state, to submit an annual agency stormwater expenditure report

Requires the department of environmental conservation, after consultation with the environmental facilities corporation and the department of state, to submit an annual agency stormwater expenditure report containing a comprehensive estimate and summary of funds needed and funds spent on stormwater projects under the department of environmental conservation, the environmental facilities corporation, the department of state and other applicable agencies or state authorities.
Pete Harckham (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 5452: Requires a commissioner of a board of elections to meet certain qualifications before their appointment

Requires a commissioner of a board of elections to meet certain qualifications before their appointment which shall include, but not be limited to, the qualifications prescribed by section three of the public officers law, and demonstrated experience in election administration or other management, operations, or administrative experience in the public, non-profit, or private sector as deemed sufficient by the board.
Leroy Comrie (D)
passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1140: Establishes a tax on noise from non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more

This bill imposes a $50-per-seat or $200-per-flight tax (whichever is greater) on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights operating within New York City (population over 1 million) starting in 2025. It directly affects flight operators, excluding essential services like emergency response, medical flights, and research, as well as "quiet aircraft" (electric models meeting strict noise standards). Operators must file quarterly tax returns with penalties for late payment, including a 400% penalty for unpaid taxes. The tax aims to reduce urban noise pollution by targeting non-essential air traffic while providing exemptions for quieter aircraft and critical operations.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes tax on noisy flights to reduce urban noise pollution, a form of environmental protection under pollution control. Excludes quiet aircraft, promoting cleaner alternatives.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationImposes tax on non-essential flights to restrict urban air transportation, directly limiting a transportation service rather than advancing infrastructure or safety.95% confidence
Kristen Gonzalez (D) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 7611: Directs the department of motor vehicles to create a plan to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles in New York state outside of the city of New York

Directs the department of motor vehicles to develop a plan to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles, by county, in New York state outside of the city of New York; defines accessibility; requires a report to identify any existing local guidelines for accessible vehicles; directs development of benchmarks for increasing wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates study to increase wheelchair accessible vehicle availability, advancing transportation accessibility standards per bill's focus on accessibility benchmarks and local guidelines.90% confidence
Siela Bynoe (D) · 12 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8288: Provides for the use of rooms within a public school at a reasonable rate

This bill amends education law to require public school boards to set reasonable rental rates for non-school uses of school rooms (e.g., community groups, after-school programs), ensuring rates cover actual operational costs. It prohibits excluding district children from these spaces solely because they don’t attend the specific school hosting the activity. The law applies to all public school rooms used for community purposes, clarifying that attendance at the hosting school cannot be a barrier. School boards must establish these terms under the revised legal framework.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures equitable access to school facilities for community programs, preventing exclusion of district children based on school attendance, directly advancing educational access and community engagement in K-12 settings.85% confidence
Roxanne Persaud (D)
passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 5134: Establishes a uniform electronic medical records system for correctional facilities

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision, in consultation with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop a uniform electronic medical records system to be utilized by all correctional facilities in the state.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates uniform medical records in correctional facilities, improving healthcare access and oversight in prisons, supporting rehabilitation and inmate health within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates uniform EMR system in correctional facilities, improving medical record access and coordination for inmates' healthcare, involving health/mental health officials.90% confidence
Pete Harckham (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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