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passed both · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9076: Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices

Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices; requires such informational pamphlet to be available on the department of health's website; requires practitioners to distribute such informational pamphlet to patients seeking contraceptives.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates distribution of IUD information to contraceptive patients, improving access to reproductive health resources and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence
Kristen Gonzalez (D)
passed both · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 2280: Requires a lethality assessment in incidents of domestic violence

Requires law enforcement officers to conduct a lethality assessment as part of the standardized domestic incident report form when responding to incidents of domestic violence.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires lethality assessments in domestic violence cases to improve law enforcement response and victim safety, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Lea Webb (D) · 11 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6870: Relates to conducting a study on the access of state public libraries and library systems to capital funding

Relates to conducting a study on the access of state public libraries and library systems to capital funding; provides the department of education, in consultation with the dormitory authority, the office of the state comptroller, and the public library systems of the state, shall assess and report on the capital needs of such public library systems, including public libraries and association libraries.
Leroy Comrie (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 5998: Relates to notice requirement of adult care facility closures

Bill A 5998 establishes new notification requirements when an adult care facility's operating certificate is revoked or suspended. It mandates that the Department provide written materials, including hearing notices and charges, to various state and local officials, such as the Governor, Attorney General, and local county executives. Additionally, for 30 days prior to a hearing, the Department must publicly post on its website a summary of violations, an explanation of who will be impacted, and the facility's plan for continued resident care. This aims to increase transparency and inform officials and the public about potential closures affecting adult care residents.
Jo Anne Simon (D)
passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 4612: Includes coverage of treatment rendered by a massage therapist

Bill S 4612 amends the workers' compensation law to include coverage for treatment provided by licensed massage therapists. It defines "massage therapist" and adds them to the list of authorized healthcare providers within the workers' compensation system. Under this bill, an injured employee can receive massage therapy if prescribed or referred by an authorized physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or nurse practitioner. Massage therapists rendering such treatment would be required to maintain patient records. However, their reports or opinions would not be considered evidence of the causal link of an injury to a work accident or occupational disease, nor evidence of disability, under this law.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands workers' compensation health coverage to include licensed massage therapy services, increasing access to alternative treatments for injured workers under prescribed care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation benefits to include licensed massage therapy for work injuries, strengthening treatment access and recovery support for injured workers.95% confidence
Jessica Ramos (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 3193: Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet regarding the laparoscopic power morcellation surgery technique

This bill requires New York's Department of Health to create a patient-focused pamphlet about laparoscopic power morcellation surgery by July 1, 2027. The pamphlet must explain the procedure, its risks (including potential cancer spread), benefits, alternatives, required cancer screenings, privacy protections during the procedure, and options for reporting misconduct. It must be written in plain language and available in English plus six common non-English languages spoken in New York. The pamphlet will be provided to patients by healthcare practitioners before they undergo this specific surgery. It directly affects patients considering this procedure and healthcare providers who must offer the pamphlet.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates patient education on surgical risks/benefits, enhancing informed decision-making and transparency per healthcare patient rights indicators.92% confidence
Roxanne Persaud (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 9209: Relates to lights for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

This bill (A 9209) requires manufacturers shipping electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters in New York State to permanently install specific lighting before selling them. It mandates front white lights visible 500 feet ahead and rear red or amber lights visible 300 feet behind (with 200-foot side visibility) for e-bikes, and similar rear lights for e-scooters. The law directly affects manufacturers selling these vehicles in New York, not end-users or riders. It takes effect 90 days after becoming law, setting clear safety standards for lighting equipment on these products.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety lighting on e-bikes/scooters, enhancing visibility and road safety per transportation vehicle regulations.95% confidence
Bill Conrad (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1788: Extends eligibility for real property tax exemptions to certain veterans

This bill expands the eligibility for real property tax exemptions to include veterans who served in designated combat zones or combat theaters. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records of receiving hostile fire pay. If approved, the property tax exemption will cover up to ten percent of the assessed value of their home, capped at a maximum dollar amount determined by state rates. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and directly affects residential property owners who are eligible veterans.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real property tax exemptions to veterans, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting tax relief policies.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends property tax exemption eligibility to veterans with submarine/classified service, expanding a financial benefit for specific veteran groups.95% confidence
Michelle Hinchey (D) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6442: Directs the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services to study gender disparity in sentencing outcomes

Directs the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services to study gender disparity in sentencing outcomes and make a report to the governor and the legislature of their findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStudies gender disparity in sentencing, a step toward reforming inequitable practices in criminal justice.85% confidence
Pete Harckham (D)
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