New York Bills

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6833: Relates to modifications, suspensions, revocations, and renewals of permits under the air quality control program

Enacts provisions relating to modifications, suspensions, revocations, and renewals under the air quality control program; provides for expiration of any permit which has no expiration and has been in effect for five years; provides renewal periods shall not be longer than five years.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1856: Relates to prohibiting county correction officers from dispensing medications to incarcerated individuals on the premises of a local correctional facility

Prohibits county correction officers from dispensing medications to incarcerated individuals on the premises of a local correctional facility; provides that correction officers or staff may dispense or administer medications during a medical emergency, or dispense nonprescription medication.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6829: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to CW2 John M. Grassia III

This bill (S 6829) honors CW2 John M. Grassia III by designating a specific bridge on I-88 in Rotterdam (where Becker Road crosses the interstate) with a ceremonial sign. It does not change the bridge's official name or affect transportation operations. The bill requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain a sign reading "Bridge Dedicated to CW2 John M. Grassia III" while clarifying the dedication is purely symbolic. It has no policy impact beyond this commemorative gesture, as stated in Section 2. The bill is procedural and non-substantive.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1963: Authorizes retail clinics to provide certain services

Authorizes retail clinics to provide certain services; directs the commissioner of health to enact regulations imposing certain standards and restrictions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 384: Establishes a right of first refusal in the state for federal public land to be transferred

Establishes a right of first refusal in the state for federal public land to be transferred to private parties; prohibits the recording of any deeds for lands that have been transferred out of federal ownership to private ownership without giving the state the right of first refusal.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5240: Establishes procedures regarding orders of post-termination visitation and/or contact between a child and such child's parent

Establishes procedures regarding orders of post-termination visitation and/or contact between a child and such child's parent and for modification of such orders.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 509: Authorizes camp operators and employees to administer medications and treatment to children under certain circumstances

This bill allows camp operators and staff to give children over-the-counter or prescription medications during emergencies like asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, or seizures. It directly affects children at overnight, summer day, or traveling summer camps, as well as the camp staff who may administer care. The key provision requires parent or guardian authorization and compliance with health department rules, ensuring staff act under parental direction during medical emergencies. It amends public health and education laws to clarify this authority without creating new requirements for camps.

Amy Paulin (D) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 9200: Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership

Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. within the town of Granby, Oswego county, from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 8894: Authorizes Powell House, in the village of Farmingdale, county of Nassau, to apply for a retroactive property tax exemption

Authorizes Powell House, in the village of Farmingdale, county of Nassau, to apply for and receive a retroactive property tax exemption with respect to the 2024-2025 school tax assessment rolls and the 2025 general tax assessment roll.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 2451: Permits localities to opt to reduce renters' payments towards rent to one-third of household income for eligible participants in the SCRIE and DRIE programs

Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6138: Enacts the New York city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act

Enacts the "New York city Caribbean steel pan educational music program act"; requires community school boards in the city of New York to authorize, where reasonable, the use of school grounds in the summer months for use by any steel pan music organization to practice for the Labor Day Parade (West Indian Carnival).

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4406: Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses

Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses; establishes a procedure for determining who qualifies as a vulnerable sexual assault witness.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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