Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard, upon showing a military or national guard identification card.
Provides access to menstrual products in toilet facilities in public buildings owned by the state that are determined to be opened to the public; requires reporting.
This bill would require all voters to provide a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID) and a signature when registering to vote and again when voting in person at the polls. It directly affects all eligible voters in person at polling locations, with exceptions only for those who are illiterate or have a physical disability. The bill amends the state constitution to mandate this identification requirement for all elections, specifying acceptable ID types like New York state driver's licenses, military IDs, or U.S. passports. This creates a uniform standard for voter identification at both registration and voting stages.
Prohibits the construction or maintenance of energy storage systems capable of storing more than twenty kilowatt hours within five hundred feet of a school or dwelling in a city with a population of one million or more.
Enacts the "energy assessment cap and consumer cost relief act" to limit certain surcharge increases; directs studies on costs associated with environmental and energy laws; directs a study on the value of assets and utility gas infrastructure discontinued as a result of laws and regulatory actions; institutes a moratorium on related surcharges, taxes, fees and cost bearing regulations for five years.
This bill repeals a future rule that would have prohibited fossil fuel equipment (like gas furnaces or water heaters) in new buildings starting in 2026. It removes the restriction from state law, meaning new buildings constructed after 2026 could still use fossil fuel-based systems without legal barriers. The repeal directly affects builders, developers, and property owners constructing new buildings in New York State. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill prohibits New York's Public Service Commission from adding a "system benefits charge" to utility bills paid by ratepayers. It directly affects residential and business customers who pay electricity, gas, or water bills by preventing an additional surcharge from being imposed. The law requires the Commission to stop using this specific fee, which was designated as a "system benefits charge" on the effective date of the bill. The prohibition takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Enacts the voter registration integrity act; requires a birth certificate, passport, certificate of naturalization or citizenship, evidence of New York state residency, or any other documentation that the board of elections determines establishes United States citizenship.
This bill prevents local governments (cities, towns, or villages) from creating their own voting rules that expand eligibility beyond what state law allows. It specifically prohibits municipalities from granting voting rights to people who don't have the right to vote under state election law, through actions like changing local charters or passing local laws. The bill amends election law to ensure voting eligibility remains consistent with state standards and cannot be altered by local authorities. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Establishes the climate leadership and community protection act cost task force to study the impact on taxpayers and ratepayers of the implementation of the mandates set forth by the climate leadership and community protection act.
This bill (A 10124) changes New York's criminal law by removing hate crimes from the list of offenses that allow a young person to receive a "youthful offender" finding instead of a formal conviction. Specifically, it amends the criminal procedure law to explicitly exclude "hate crime" (as defined in Penal Law § 485.05) from the types of offenses eligible for youthful offender status. This means individuals convicted of hate crimes will no longer qualify for this status, resulting in a formal adult conviction record. The change directly affects young people (typically under 18) who commit hate crimes, requiring them to face adult sentencing procedures rather than the rehabilitative options available under youthful offender status. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill requires heads of 55 specific New York state agencies (including agencies like the Department of Education, Environmental Conservation, and the State Police) to appear in person before relevant legislative committees twice each year. Agency leaders must answer questions about their operations, state policies, and other matters under their jurisdiction. The requirement applies to all listed agencies, with a designee allowed if an agency lacks a head. This creates a regular, structured process for legislative oversight of state agency activities.
