New York Bills

passed · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 7547: Relates to designating uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers

This bill designates uniformed officers in Huntington's fire marshal's office as peace officers when performing fire-related duties, such as enforcing fire safety laws and responding to fire perils. It specifically authorizes them to act under criminal procedure law for fire-related matters but explicitly prohibits carrying firearms without a valid license under Penal Law section 400.00. The policy change directly affects Huntington's fire marshal officers, granting them limited peace officer authority for their core fire safety responsibilities. The bill contains no new funding or broad regulatory changes, focusing solely on clarifying officer status for existing fire enforcement duties.

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8555: Extends the authority for the town of Brookhaven to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited into a community preservation fund

Extends the authority for the town of Brookhaven to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited into a community preservation fund until 2045.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 8047: Relates to permitting amendment of a claim or notice of intention to file a claim to correct jurisdictional pleading defects

Permits amendment of a claim or notice of intention to file a claim to correct jurisdictional pleading defects and the dismissal of a claim based upon claimant's failure to comply with jurisdictional pleading requirements.

passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 9111: Relates to portable solar generation devices

This bill defines "portable solar generation devices" (moveable solar panels connecting via standard outlets, max 1,200 watts, certified by labs) and exempts them from utility interconnection and net metering requirements. It directly affects residential customers using these small solar devices and electric utilities. Key provisions prevent utilities from requiring approval, charging fees, or demanding extra equipment for these devices, while also shielding utilities from liability for device-related damage. The law takes immediate effect.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

Emily Gallagher (D) · 45 co-sponsors

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 3180: Provides for elder abuse prevention training

Requires the office for the aging to develop and provide elder abuse prevention training to train senior service centers and entities that contract with the office for the aging and the office of children and family services to provide services to elderly persons in the detection and reporting of elder abuse in consultation with the office of children and family services.

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 5067: Directs the commissioner of education to change the name of the state high school equivalency diploma to the Excelsior diploma

This bill renames New York State's high school equivalency diploma from "General Education Development (GED)" or "high school equivalency diploma" to the "Excelsior diploma" across all state and city laws. It removes fees for the exam and updates references in education, correction, and city administrative codes to reflect the new name. The change directly affects individuals seeking high school equivalency credentials, including those in correctional facilities pursuing vocational training or work release programs. Key provisions include replacing all prior terminology in statutes and ensuring the Excelsior diploma is recognized as the sole pathway to this credential.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2091: Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials

Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials; requires the uniform building code to set standards for salvage lumber; requires the secretary of state to develop a program for grading salvage lumber for structural purposes.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2011: Directs the department of state and public service commission to study and report upon disclosure by utilities to credit reporting agencies of late payments

Directs the department of state and the public service commission to study and report upon the prevalence of the disclosure by public utilities, cable television companies and cellular telephone service providers to credit reporting agencies of late payments and defaults in payment of fees and charges by consumers.

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1192: Establishes an alternative resolution program for service members and veterans accused of certain felonies

S 1192 establishes an alternative resolution program within the criminal procedure law for service members and veterans accused of certain felonies. This program applies to individuals whose military service caused or exacerbated conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or substance abuse, which may have contributed to their alleged crime. Courts would identify eligible service members or veterans and order evaluations to assess their condition and its connection to the offense. The bill aims to provide treatment for these service-related ailments, with the possibility of reducing or dismissing charges upon successful completion of the treatment program.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Veterans

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 79: Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change

Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2516: Relates to a refugee resettlement program

Directs the department of social services to establish a refugee resettlement program with the goals of achieving economic and social self-sufficiency, assisting victims of human trafficking, and assuring proper foster care for unaccompanied refugees.

Topics ✓ Immigration

passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 7840: Provides that consenting registrants of the adoption information registry may pre-authorize the release of identifying information

This bill allows adoptees, birth parents, and biological siblings registered in New York's adoption information registry to pre-authorize the release of their identifying information (names and addresses only) to adoption agencies or directly to other registrants. It creates a new pre-authorization form for this purpose and specifies that agencies must release such information to registrants upon request, while limiting disclosures to basic contact details. The bill does not change access to full adoption records, only streamlines the process for sharing limited identifying information between registry participants.

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