New York Bills

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5835: Waives fishing, hunting and trapping license fees for certain first responders

This bill (S 5835) waives state license fees for fishing, hunting, and trapping for a specific group: New York residents who are certified first responders and were disabled due to a certified World Trade Center-related medical condition. It directly affects those first responders who developed such disabilities as a result of 9/11 response efforts. The key provision amends existing law to add this group to the list of individuals eligible for free licenses, alongside tribal members, active military, and blind residents. The policy change provides direct financial relief for these eligible first responders by eliminating recurring license costs. The bill passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly for consideration.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5883: Establishes distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plates and provides that the funding for such be deposited in the Alzheimer's disease assistance fund

Relates to establishing distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plates; provides that the funding for such be deposited in the "Alzheimer's disease assistance fund".

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7316: Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of certain crimes

Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of felonies committed against a volunteer fire department, volunteer fire company, fire district, or fire protection district.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7720: Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates and establishes the "blue star mothers and families fund"

Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates for parents and family members of active duty service members; establishes the "blue star mothers and families support fund".

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 7839: Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Firefighter's Benevolent Association

Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; provides for the purpose of such association, and its use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3340: Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Housing

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1578: Establishes the Sickle Cell Treatment Act

This bill establishes the "Sickle Cell Treatment Act" to improve care for sickle cell disease patients in New York. It designates five "centers for excellence" (with two north of Putnam/Orange counties) and ten outpatient treatment centers based on patient populations, providing each center with annual funding ($500,000 for excellence centers, $250,000 for outpatient centers) to support specialized care, research, and equipment. The bill also modifies opioid prescribing rules to exempt sickle cell disease patients from a three-month opioid limit, ensuring they can receive necessary pain management without restrictive barriers. These changes directly affect hospitals designated as centers, sickle cell patients requiring specialized care, and healthcare providers managing chronic pain.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8169: Requires all state entities to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised

Requires all state entities, including local governments, to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised; defines "cybersecurity incident".

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 6832: Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia

Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia; provides that members of the organized militia shall qualify as employees for the purposes of making a claim under the workers' compensation law for participation in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations.

Lea Webb (D) · 19 co-sponsors

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1613: Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create plans for the development of mixed-use commercial and residential property at, and redesign of, the Harriman campus

Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 8388: Authorizes full-time college students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their colleges are located

Authorizes, under certain circumstances, full-time college and university students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their college or university is located.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2539: Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices

This bill requires retailers to clearly display warning signs at all entrances if they track customers using their cell phones or other electronic devices (like personal digital assistants or mobile devices). The signs must inform customers about the tracking and provide instructions for opting out. Retailers who fail to comply face escalating fines: $100 for the first violation, $250 for the second, and $500 for each subsequent violation. Local consumer protection offices or designated officials enforce the law, and collected fines stay with the municipality.

Topics ✓ Technology

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