New York Bills

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6717: Establishes fetal and infant mortality review boards

Establishes fetal and infant mortality review boards to study fetal and infant mortality and morbidity and make recommendations on policies, best practices, and strategies to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 5265: Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release

Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6256: Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village and authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of town machinery, tools and equipment

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village; authorizes town highway superintendents to contract for the use of certain services and town machinery, tools and equipment with another municipality, district corporation, school district, community college or any unit of the state university.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 2069: Establishes the position of an insurance liaison on the disaster preparedness commission

Establishes the position of an insurance liaison on the disaster preparedness commission to be appointed by the governor and serve as a non-voting member.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 4850: Includes second degree relatives in certain criteria for breast cancer screenings to be covered under insurance plans

Provides that individuals may receive breast cancer screenings under an insurance plan when such individual has a second degree relative with a prior history of breast cancer.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 5420: Requires menstrual products to be provided in drop-in centers, intake shelters and emergency congregate housing

Bill A 5420 requires certain temporary shelters to provide menstrual products to individuals at no cost. This mandate applies to facilities that receive state or state-administered funds, including family shelters, domestic violence shelters, and emergency apartments. The bill specifically expands this requirement to include drop-in centers, intake shelters, and emergency congregate housing. These facilities must supply an adequate number of products, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners, to those who need them.

passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 949: Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system

Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system; permits one in-person visit within twelve months unless such in-person visit causes undue hardship on a patient.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1418: Relates to the award of reasonable attorney's fees in certain proceedings

Provides for the award of reasonable attorneys' fees in FOIL proceedings if the person is successful and in open meeting proceedings to the successful petitioner and against the public body.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 3050: Authorizes an expedited application review process for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with Double H Ranch

Authorizes an expedited application review process for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with Double H Ranch; provides such application fee shall be waived.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6741: Requires state and county boards of elections to post sample ballots online at least twelve days prior to the first day of early voting

Requires state and county boards of elections to post sample ballots online at least twelve days prior to the first day of early voting; requires such ballots to be posted in a searchable database.

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1172: Requires towers to clean up any debris in the surrounding area resulting from the vehicles they are towing

Requires towers to clean up any debris in the surrounding area resulting from the vehicles they are towing and tow trucks to be equipped with the appropriate equipment for such clean up efforts.

passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6997: Designates uniformed marine patrol officers as peace officers in the county of Seneca

This bill (A 6997) designates uniformed marine patrol officers appointed by the Seneca County Sheriff as peace officers within Seneca County. It directly affects these specific officers by granting them the legal authority of peace officers for their marine patrol duties. The key provision clarifies they may exercise peace officer powers but explicitly prohibits carrying or possessing firearms without a valid license under penal law, and only while on duty. The bill does not change existing firearm regulations but specifies the scope of their new authority.

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