New York Bills

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4430: Relates to the contents of emergency response plans required to be submitted to the public service commission by electric corporations

Relates to the contents of emergency response plans required to be submitted to the public service commission by electric corporations; requires such plans to include details of staffing, equipment, and ability to perform toward certain standards; requires the public service commission to establish a time-based restoration schedule.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 5313: Relates to addressing non-covered dental services

Addresses non-covered dental services by requiring all policies providing coverage of and all contracts for dental services issued to include a disclosure stating that a participating provider may charge their normal fee for services that are not covered; requires a cost estimate to be provided.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5410: Authorizes the adoption of a rule permitting the use of the Korean war veterans parkway in Richmond county by certain commercial vehicles

Authorizes the New York city department of transportation to adopt a rule permitting the use of the Korean war veterans parkway in Richmond county by single unit commercial vehicles having no more than two axles and six tires.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6376: Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on attachment to the labor market

Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on a claim that such workers have voluntarily withdrawn from the labor market by not seeking alternate employment that their injury or illness does not preclude them from performing.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8205: Relates to access of certain information by the New York city department of investigation

Bill S 8205 streamlines the process for the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) to access certain records related to children. It removes the requirement for the DOI to obtain prior approval from the state department of social services or other state oversight agencies before inspecting child protective services records, child abuse and maltreatment reports, and vulnerable persons' reports. This change applies when such information is essential for an investigation within the DOI's legal authority, including inquiries into allegations of improperly conducted investigations by local child protective services.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 3565: 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 · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 6949: Relates to food service item waste reduction

Prohibits public food service establishments operating in the state from providing excess food service items including single-use utensils, condiments, napkins and extra containers, to any customer except upon, and in accordance with, the express request of that customer.

Topics ✓ Environment

Rebecca Kassay (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4593: Directs the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers that have taken the Neurodiversity Training Pledge

Directs the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers entitled the Neurodiversity Training Pledge.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8302: Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act of 2026"

Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act"; prevents junk dealers and scrap processors from selling metals that are used by critical infrastructure providers; defines terms.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8015: Relates to the calculation of the maximum fee for health clubs

Relates to the calculation of the maximum fee for health clubs; allows the maximum annual fee amount to be adjusted for inflation based upon the US Consumer Price Index.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8569: Repeals certain provisions relating to voting by members of the New York state authorities control board

This bill repeals a specific voting rule for members of the New York State Authorities Control Board. The rule, which was part of section 51 of the Public Authorities Law, previously required a particular procedure for board members' votes. By removing this rule, the bill eliminates that specific voting requirement. The repeal takes immediate effect, changing the board's voting process without altering its other duties or structure.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8744: Requires issuers of credit cards to give the cardholder at least thirty days notice before closing, cancelling, or terminating the cardholder's account

Requires issuers of credit cards to give the cardholder at least thirty days written notice via email, text message, or written letter before closing, cancelling, or terminating the cardholder's account.

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