Prohibits hospitals and health care providers from storing credit card information without signed written consent and requires disclosure if such information could be used to pay balances.
This bill (S 291) dedicates a specific section of the Wantagh State Parkway overpass at Merrick Road in Hempstead, Nassau County, to honor Trooper Edward L. Cunningham. The dedication is purely ceremonial, with no change to the official highway name, and requires only commemorative signage. The bill passed the Senate in June 2025 and is now pending in the Assembly Transportation Committee.
This bill modifies New York's not-for-profit corporation law to clarify transparency requirements for nonprofits formed "on behalf of" or "at the behest of" government entities (like municipalities, state agencies, or districts). It requires incorporators to disclose government ties in filing documents and mandates that certain nonprofits obtain approval from the Authorities Budget Office before establishing board structures where government officials hold significant influence. Nonprofits created for government purposes must also follow specific contract rules with local governments, including limits on contract terms and requirements for fair compensation. These changes apply directly to local development corporations and similar entities operating under government direction, ensuring greater public oversight of their governance and financial arrangements.
Establishes a temporary state commission to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate and make recommendations concerning the formation and control of a state public bank; provides if such study finds that the state bank is feasible, the commission may recommend legislation to create a state public bank for New York.
Requires an annual report on state agency utilization of minority and women-owned business enterprises detailing expenditure totals and percentages and whether agency MWBE participation goals were achieved.
Authorizes the New York state and local employees' retirement system to accept an application for disability retirement benefits from Andrew Reilly, Jr.
Provides for securities fraud whistleblower incentives and protections; defines terms; grants whistleblower awards for one or more whistleblowers who voluntarily provide original information to the attorney general that was the basis for a successful covered enforcement action; protects whistleblowers from retaliation; authorizes the attorney general to adopt any necessary rules and regulations; makes related provisions.
S 4040 allows property owners in New York City to jointly petition the city to create community improvement projects focused on shared infrastructure. Specifically, it enables owners representing at least 51% of a neighborhood's assessed property value and 51% of property owners to request upgrades to shared driveways and sewer systems. The city would then develop a project plan requiring city council approval, including maps, cost estimates, and financing details. This law directly affects residential property owners seeking coordinated improvements to common infrastructure within their neighborhood.
Requires the display of certain labels and warnings on gas stoves sold, displayed for sale, or offered for sale at retail to a consumer in this state; authorizes the department of state to adopt regulations regarding the placement and format of such labels; provides for penalties; authorizes the attorney general to enforce such provisions.
Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards for approval of onsite overdose response services; requires nightlife establishments, sporting or event centers, theaters, concert venues, and amusement parks to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists; provides that emergency use of opioid antagonist is covered by good Samaritan law.
Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code by counties.
This bill amends New York City's administrative code to define illegal housing conversions as a form of harassment. Specifically, it adds two new provisions: (1) splitting apartments or altering buildings without permits (e.g., moving walls, subdividing rooms), and (2) occupying units that violate multiple dwelling laws. These changes directly affect tenants experiencing unsafe or illegal housing modifications by landlords and provide a clearer legal basis for reporting such violations as harassment. The bill expands existing harassment protections to cover specific housing code violations without altering broader policy outcomes.
