New York Bills

passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 8480: Relates to payment of certain awards for disability

Includes the unaccrued portion of a non-schedule award in the amounts to be payable to and for the benefit of certain persons where a claimant was entitled to death benefits at the time of death.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1784: Relates to the inspection of certain vacated or abandoned properties for abandoned companion animals

This bill requires individuals or government departments inspecting abandoned or vacated properties to check for any companion animals that may have been left behind. If an animal is found during these inspections, the person or department must immediately contact animal control, police, or a humane society to retrieve or care for the pet, while explicitly stating they do not become the animal's owner. The legislation also imposes fines of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses on anyone who fails to conduct these required inspections. Additionally, the law mandates that if a tenant is present, at least seven days of notice must be given before entry, except in cases of emergency repairs.

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1009: Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family member who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery

Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4945: Requires certain reports of public authorities are published via the public authorities reporting information system

Requires certain reports of public authorities are published via the public authorities reporting information system and shall not require login credentials.

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 5168: Authorizes the City of Newburgh to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such city's annual tax levy

Authorizes the City of Newburgh to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such city's annual tax levy in accordance with applicable law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 4385: Designates the uniformed court officers of the town of Busti, as peace officers

This bill designates uniformed court officers employed by the town of Busti (in Chautauqua County) as peace officers under New York law. It amends the criminal procedure law to formally grant them this status for duties in Busti's justice court. A key provision specifies these officers cannot carry, possess, or dispose of firearms without a valid license under the penal law, maintaining existing firearm regulations. The bill focuses on clarifying their legal authority without altering broader law enforcement powers.

passed both · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 7236: Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check

Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules.

passed · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 3601: Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 6980: Creates a temporary state commission concerning the incidence of asthma in Brooklyn

Creates a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations concerning the incidence of asthma in the borough of Brooklyn in New York city.

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 6150: Relates to the report of suspected financial exploitation

Relates to the reporting of suspected financial exploitation; requires the superintendent of the department of financial services to develop guidelines relating to reporting suspected financial exploitation; provides that a third party who reports suspected financial abuse shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability as a result.

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1723: Adds Doodletown Brook to the definition of inland waterways eligible for the local waterfront revitalization program

This bill adds Doodletown Brook in Rockland County to the list of inland waterways eligible for New York's local waterfront revitalization program. It amends existing law by including this specific brook in the official definition of qualifying waterways, alongside other named creeks and streams. The change directly affects communities in Rockland County that may now access program funding for waterfront projects along Doodletown Brook. No new funding or program requirements are created - this is solely a technical update to the eligibility list.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4152: Establishes September twenty-second of each year as a day of commemoration known as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

This bill designates September 22 as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the state's official list of commemorative days under Section 168-a of the executive law, joining other recognized observances. The bill does not create new programs, funding, or requirements - it solely establishes a designated day for remembrance.

Topics ✓ Veterans

James Sanders (D) · 23 co-sponsors

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