New York Bills

passed both · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 5257: Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by certain businesses serving minors and prohibiting certain persons from owning such businesses

Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by or volunteering at any business corporation, not-for-profit corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership that regularly provides instructional, recreational or extracurricular services to minors, including but not limited to dance studios, gymnastic schools, martial arts academies, sports training facilities, music schools and performing arts schools, tutoring and academic enrichment centers; provides for enforcement and penalties; prohibits certain people from owning such businesses.

passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8796: Provides an exemption for certain parcels of land from licensing restrictions for on-premises alcohol consumption for certain manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages

Provides an exemption for certain parcels of land from the licensing restrictions prohibiting manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of alcoholic beverages from sharing an interest in a licensed premises or to sell at retail for consumption on the premises; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8751: Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors

Authorizes holders of certain operating certificates for treatment of persons with developmental disabilities to employ or contract with applied behavior analysts and mental health counselors.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 5352: Directs the department of social services to establish an outdoor, nature-based child care pilot project

Directs the department of social services to establish an outdoor, nature-based child care pilot project to explore establishing licensing guidelines for the operation of outdoor, nature-based child care programs in an outdoor space and that employ a nature-based early learning curriculum to teach enrolled children.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 8097: Relates to the time period for submitting reports regarding the valuation manual and makes provisions relating to such valuation manual permanent

Bill S 8097 modifies existing insurance law concerning a valuation manual. It adjusts the reporting schedule for the Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services, requiring them to submit reports on the manual's impact in the second and fifth years after its implementation, removing a previous seventh-year report. Additionally, this bill makes the provisions related to the valuation manual permanent by removing a clause that would have repealed them after 10 years. These changes directly affect the Department of Financial Services' reporting duties and ensure the ongoing application of the valuation manual within the insurance industry.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6258: Allows for NYSTRS retirees to change their retirement plan beneficiary to a spouse at any time either prior to or after retirement

This bill (S 6258) allows New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) retirees to change their retirement plan beneficiary to a spouse at any time - before or after they retire. Previously, retirees could only update spouse beneficiary designations within 30 days of retirement. The bill removes this time limit specifically for spouse beneficiaries, applying to both regular retirees and those retired for disability. It does not change rules for non-spouse beneficiaries or other retirement plan options.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 5142: Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators

Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators earned while working in relation to a general, primary, run-off primary, or special election to the extent includable in gross income for federal tax purposes; exempts such income from being included in the calculation of the amount of benefits under public assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6573: Requires municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads

Requires municipal employees to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads by such municipal employees.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 3208: Repeals provisions of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to the establishment of maximum base rents using the maximum gross building rental formula; repealer

This bill repeals specific rent calculation rules in New York City's administrative code. It removes paragraphs 3 and 4 of section 26-405, which previously used a "maximum gross building rental formula" to set maximum base rents for certain buildings. The change directly affects landlords and tenants subject to this outdated rent calculation method. The bill makes no new policy changes - only eliminates the repealed formula from city code.

passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8117: Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption from the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency

Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption from the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency for the 2020--2021 school taxes and the 2021 general taxes for the property at 40 Byrd Street.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 7229: Increases the penalties imposed upon gas and electric utilities for failure to file or correct an annual report with the public service commission

Increases the penalties imposed upon gas and electric utilities for failure to file or correct an annual report with the public service commission; provides such penalties shall not be more than one-tenth of 1% of the utilities' annual net revenue for each day of violation, but not to exceed $25,000 nor be less than $100.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 520: Ensures ovarian cancer survivors have the right to access screenings for health conditions

This bill guarantees ovarian cancer survivors can access necessary genetic testing without insurance restrictions. It requires coverage for specific tests including BRCA1/BRCA2 gene analysis, Lynch syndrome screening, and other mutation tests as determined by a doctor. Insurers cannot impose frequency limits or deny these tests based on a patient’s cancer history. The law directly affects survivors needing ongoing monitoring for inherited cancer risks, ensuring they receive medically appropriate genetic screenings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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