New York Bills

in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 421: Requires landlords to mitigate damages when commercial tenants vacate premises in violation of the terms of the lease

S 421 requires commercial landlords to make reasonable efforts to re-rent vacated premises when tenants leave early in violation of lease terms. Landlords must try to rent the space at fair market value or the original lease rate (whichever is lower), and the new lease would replace the previous tenant's obligation. Any lease clause attempting to exempt landlords from this duty is void under the bill. This directly affects commercial landlords and tenants in lease disputes, shifting the responsibility to minimize financial harm to landlords who fail to actively seek new tenants.

in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 3053: Directs the New York state bridge authority to provide a report outlining their efforts and progress on decreasing and deterring suicide attempts on authority bridges

This bill (S 3053) requires the New York State Bridge Authority to install specific climb deterrent fencing on all bridges it manages. The fencing must include features like welded wire mesh panels, tightly spaced wires, and spike collars to prevent climbing and grip. It applies to all bridges under the Authority’s jurisdiction and mandates this installation in construction contracts for new bridge work. The law takes effect three years after enactment, with immediate rule changes permitted to implement it.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8460: Prohibits hospitals and health care providers from storing credit card information without consent

Prohibits hospitals and health care providers from storing credit card information without signed written consent and requires disclosure if such information could be used to pay balances.

in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 7919: Relates to third-party network contracts

Allows dental provider networks, certain health and hospital service corporations, and health care plans to enter into contracts with a third party to gain access to services and discounted rates of a provider under a provider network contract.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 3399: 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

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 3068: Requires that notice of initial determination for unemployment benefits be provided

Requires that notice of initial determinations for unemployment benefits be provided to claimants within 30 days of such claimant furnishing all necessary documentation, and if the commissioner is unable to issue a determination within such time frame they shall inform the claimant of the new estimated time frame for the issuance of a determination.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 3779: Relates to restricting the use of electronic monitoring and automated employment decision tools

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

George Alvarez (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 8495: Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town

Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 7105: Provides benefits to Metro-North employees involved in or who witness a serious injury or fatality of another person in the course of an assigned duty

Provides benefits to Metro-North employees involved in or who witness a serious injury or fatality of another person in the course of an assigned duty.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 4922: Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; repealer

Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; provides that no more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6388: Provides for electronic notice for collateral loan brokers

This bill (S 6388) requires collateral loan brokers (like pawn shops) to send key notices to borrowers via email or text message instead of traditional mail. Specifically, brokers must provide electronic notice of an upcoming sale at least 30 days before the sale, followed by a second notice 15 days prior, unless the borrower chooses postal mail. Borrowers can also update their contact information for these notices at any time before the sale. Additionally, any excess money after a sale must be notified to borrowers using the same electronic method chosen for the sale notice, with records kept for six years.

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 1501: Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance

Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.

Topics ✓ Housing

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