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signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 3988: Grants security officers serving at the village of Ardsley village court peace officer status

Grants security officers serving at the village of Ardsley village court peace officer status; provides that such officers shall complete training if they are not otherwise police officers or peace officers.

signed · New York · Senate Jul 17, 2026

S 10188: Repeals section 2 of chapter 316 of the laws of 2025 relating to the use of tax funds collected by the county of Orange

Repeals certain provisions of law relating to the use of tax funds collected by the county of Orange, which permits Orange county to distribute all of its sales and compensating use taxes to the municipalities thereof.

signed · New York · Senate Jul 17, 2026

S 7607: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott

This bill (S 7607) designates a specific segment of State Route 19 in the town of LeRoy, Genesee County, as a ceremonial tribute to Lt. Gary A. Scott. It requires the Department of Transportation to install commemorative signage reading "Highway Dedicated to Lt. Gary A. Scott" along this highway portion. The dedication is strictly ceremonial and does not change the highway's official name or legal designation.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 17, 2026

A 9234: Relates to eligibility requirements for horses participating in the three racing levels of the New York Sire Stakes program

This bill changes eligibility rules for horses in New York's Sire Stakes harness racing program. It requires that qualifying horses must be sired by stallions owned or leased by New York residents and permanently based in the state at the time of the foal's conception. The bill also mandates microchipping for all participating horses and allows the program fund to categorize entries based on whether mares were bred, resided, or were conceived within New York. These changes directly affect New York-based horse breeders and racetracks participating in the Sire Stakes program.

signed · New York · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 5932: Authorizes the town of Huntington to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands to the Huntington African American Museum

This bill authorizes the Town of Huntington to transfer a specific 1.65-acre parcel of parkland (located in Halesite, Suffolk County) to the Huntington African American Museum. The museum will use the land for exhibits and events, while the town must dedicate funds equal to the land's fair market value toward new parkland or improvements to existing parks. The transfer requires the town's governing body approval and includes conditions for federal funding compliance if applicable. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 6, 2026

A 11552: Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county

Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county; provides for the support of a not-for-profit organization that manages and owns the first lighthouse built in New York, a national register of historic places site in Suffolk county that has been named a national historic landmark and is a New York state historic site.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 6, 2026

A 10341: Authorizes and directs the conveyance of a conservation easement over certain state-owned lands in the hamlets of Setauket and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation to grant a perpetual conservation easement to certain entities over certain state-owned lands in the hamlets of Setauket and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11555: Relates to increasing certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows and orphaned children of members

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to a widow or widower or the children of a deceased member of the state and local retirement system.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11558: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to tickets to places of entertainment

This bill extends the expiration date for specific laws regulating tickets to places of entertainment, such as concerts and sporting events, from 2026 to June 30, 2027. It allows rules regarding ticket resale and pricing to remain in effect for one additional year before they are automatically repealed. The legislation also clarifies that certain ticket printing requirements do not apply to tickets sold before the new rules were enacted, provided sellers display relevant price and location restrictions at the point of sale.

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11547: Relates to the staffing and operations of a cancer research institute and a related not-for-profit corporation

This bill transfers the Buffalo Division of Health Research, Inc. to the Roswell Park Cancer Research Corporation to streamline the management of cancer research services. The change moves employees from a state-linked entity to a private, tax-exempt not-for-profit organization while ensuring they keep their current job titles, benefits, and union representation. Key provisions require that all financial grants and leave balances be transferred alongside the staff, and they guarantee that no one will be fired immediately as a result of the move. Additionally, the new corporation will assume the existing collective bargaining agreement until its expiration in March 2028 and will operate under an independent board of directors rather than as a public employer.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11539: Relates to extending the deadline for reduction in class size under contracts for excellence in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants

Extends the deadline for reduction in class size under contracts for excellence in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2026

S 10484: Authorization for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by the New York Road Runners

Authorizes certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by the New York Road Runners.