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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 4603: Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated individuals

Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated people, to provide incarcerated people opportunities for personal contact with relatives, friends, clergy, volunteers and other persons to promote better institutional adjustment and better community adjustment upon release.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes visiting policies to promote rehabilitation and community adjustment upon release, directly supporting criminal justice reform through maintained family connections.90% confidence
David Weprin (D) · 63 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1617: Provides for automatic enrollment and recertification simplification for Medicaid eligible recipients

This bill simplifies enrollment and recertification for New York Medicaid recipients needing long-term care. It automatically assigns people requiring community-based long-term care for over 120 days to a managed care plan (based on prior care workers, quality, and location), unless they choose otherwise. It also allows certain groups - like those in managed long-term care plans, receiving personal care services, or getting fixed Social Security income - to recertify automatically without resubmitting resource documentation, using "attestation" instead. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens for both recipients and the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomates Medicaid enrollment/recertification for long-term care, reducing administrative barriers and improving access to health coverage for eligible recipients without requiring resubmission.92% confidence
Gustavo Rivera (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7032: Provides qualified homeless individuals non-driver state identification cards

This bill (S 7032) allows homeless individuals in New York to obtain free non-driver state ID cards without fees. To qualify, applicants must provide verified proof of homelessness from an approved service provider (such as a shelter, social worker, or homeless liaison). The bill amends existing law to add homeless individuals as a category eligible for these fee-free IDs, alongside seniors and certain public assistance recipients. It requires applicants to submit documentation from designated providers, defined under federal homeless assistance guidelines, to confirm housing status.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness by removing ID barriers, enabling access to housing services and programs. Directly supports housing access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides free ID to homeless, removing employment barrier. Supports workers' ability to access labor market.70% confidence
Luis Sepúlveda (D)
passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3334: Requires the commissioner of education to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts

Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in school curricula, enhancing educational content and diversity.95% confidence
John Liu (D) · 23 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2134: Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code

Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code; requires the owner of a building to be demolished to prove that such owner has the financial ability to complete demolition of the building.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires building owners to prove financial ability for demolition before refusing lease renewals, protecting tenants from arbitrary displacement under stabilization code.85% confidence
Liz Krueger (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 3450: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption

This bill expands the definition of "period of war" for a veterans' property tax exemption to include recent military service. It adds specific conflicts: the Global War on Terrorism (starting September 11, 2001), and U.S. military operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999) to the existing list. Veterans who served during these newly defined periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these added conflict dates. The bill amends existing law to clarify which military service periods count for the exemption.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for veterans, providing tax relief by reducing taxable property value for qualifying service periods.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption eligibility to include recent conflicts, directly increasing veterans' benefit access for more service periods.90% confidence
Angelo Santabarbara (D) · 12 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1476: Requires certain health care providers to disclose their disciplinary status to current and new patients

This bill requires healthcare providers found guilty of serious misconduct - such as sexual abuse, drug abuse harming patients, or inappropriate prescribing resulting in harm - to provide written disclosure to current and new patients before treatment. The disclosure must detail their disciplinary status, penalties, practice restrictions, and resources for further information. Providers must obtain a signed copy of this disclosure before the first patient visit or treatment. Exceptions apply in emergencies or if a patient is incapacitated and their representative isn’t available. The law applies to probationary orders issued on or after January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure of provider misconduct to protect patient rights and informed consent before treatment, advancing transparency in healthcare services.95% confidence
Liz Krueger (D) · 11 co-sponsors
passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 372: Establishes the "no severance ultimatums act"

Establishes the "no severance ultimatums act", which prevents employers from giving coercive ultimatums to employees or former employees relating to severance agreements.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from coercing employees into severance agreements, directly protecting workers' rights during job transitions.95% confidence
Mike Gianaris (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4162: Relates to expanding the FreshConnect program

Expands the FreshConnect program, which provides rebates for the purchase of local produce to certain people, to include local produce sold in supermarkets and grocery stores.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands rebate program requiring state budget allocation for local produce purchases, funding essential food access initiative.90% confidence
Jamaal Bailey (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6650: Relates to third-party network contracts

Allows dental provider networks, certain health and hospital service corporations, and health care plans to enter into contracts with a third party to gain access to services and discounted rates of a provider under a provider network contract.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables third-party network contracts for discounted care access, expanding provider options and affordability without restrictions.85% confidence
David Weprin (D)
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