New York Bills | MyRepTracker

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 6983: Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act and requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program

Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act; requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program for all health care providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; requires the department of health to publish reports on maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1004: Relates to determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trial

This bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to clarify how courts assess whether a defendant has the mental capacity to stand trial. It requires psychiatric examiners to specifically evaluate whether "restoration services" (such as medication support, competency training, or symptom management) could reasonably restore a defendant's capacity within a set timeframe, and include this assessment in their reports. The bill directly affects defendants in criminal cases who may lack mental capacity due to illness or disability, ensuring their evaluation process considers potential treatment pathways. Key provisions define "restoration services" and mandate that examiners' reports detail the feasibility of such services before a court decides on next steps.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8062: Requires certain utility corporations and the Long Island power authority to establish a meter usage monitor program

Requires certain utility corporations and the Long Island power authority to establish a meter usage monitor program for the purposes of notifying residential customers when energy usage exceeds a cost or usage threshold in a given billing period determined by the residential customer.

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 5574: Reestablishes the office of coroner in the county of Oswego and removing the powers and duties of coroners from the district attorney in such county and allows Oswego County to appoint a coroner

Reestablishes the office of coroner in the county of Oswego; removes the powers and duties of coroners from the district attorney in such county; allows Oswego County to appoint a coroner.

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 6405: Grants peace officer status to animal control officers of the county of Schuyler

This bill grants Schuyler County animal control officers official peace officer status under New York law, directly affecting those officers in Schuyler County. It adds a new provision to the Criminal Procedure Law defining "animal control officer" per Public Health Law §2140 and authorizing them to exercise peace officer powers. The bill explicitly states that this status does not permit carrying firearms without the required license under Penal Law §400.00. The change applies only to Schuyler County's animal control officers and does not alter existing firearm regulations for these officers.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7411: Authorizes Lt. Thomas Cleere to receive certain service credit under a twenty year retirement plan

This bill allows Lieutenant Thomas Cleere, a Seneca Falls police officer, to switch from an incorrect retirement plan to a 20-year retirement plan under New York state law. It requires the town of Seneca Falls to formally approve this change by filing a resolution within 180 days and cover all associated costs (amortized over 10 years). The change applies only to Cleere's service history, which he was enrolled in by mistake, and he must request the switch within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill is a specific adjustment for one officer's retirement eligibility, not a broad policy change.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 2001: Relates to child care assistance under the child care block grant

Provides that a caregiver may be eligible for assistance for child care under the child care block grant regardless of the hours the parent actually works.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5317: Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data

Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8451: Enacts the New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5998: Establishes "Kyra's Law"

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.

James Skoufis (D) · 40 co-sponsors

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10626: Relates to judicial districts

This bill reorganizes the state's court structure by creating three new judicial districts within the fourth judicial department and redefining the boundaries of all sixteen judicial districts across the state. The legislation specifically assigns the counties of Onondaga, Monroe, and Erie to these newly established districts while adjusting the composition of existing districts to reflect these changes. Additionally, the bill updates the number of supreme court justices allocated to each district to match the new geographic divisions. These adjustments aim to align the judicial system's administrative layout with current county configurations without altering the rights or compensation of existing court officers.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

R 2346: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for certain appropriations for services and expenses of economic development and community services organizations

This bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of organizations receiving state funds for economic development and community services. It allows these funds to be moved between agencies with approval from the Senate's temporary president and the budget director. The money must be distributed based on a specific plan that lists each recipient and their amount, which requires a majority vote from all elected Senators. Finally, the bill adds two specific organizations to the approved list of grantees for the current fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes