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S 1450Establishes the crimes of unlawful purchase of body armor in the first and second degree; establishes the crimes of unlawful sale of body armor in the first and second degree.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Brian KavanaghS 1506Relates to the transportation of liquefied natural and petroleum gas.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Thomas O'MaraS 1508Requires that photographs of all parking violations be taken and maintained; requires that such photographs be furnished to the person charged in a reasonable time upon request.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. John LiuS 1460Establishes extended producer responsibility for designated products; establishes the extended producer responsibility program fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedENVSen. Brian KavanaghS 1501Includes the throwing, tossing or expelling of saliva at or on an employee of a correctional facility within the crime of aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Thomas O'MaraS 1475Excludes real property conveyances from the written notice requirement when such property is being conveyed by the state of New York or any of its political subdivisions as part of a foreclosure proceeding.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. George BorrelloS 1485Requires the division of state police to send renewal notices to holders of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver at least 90 days before expiration of such license.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Thomas O'MaraS 1494Relates to penalties for striking a pedestrian crossing a street while operating a motor vehicle.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Patricia FahyS 1473Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedCPLSen. George BorrelloS 1490Updates the fee collected by county clerks and clerks for the city of New York for deposit into the cultural education account from $15 to $30; increases the amount retained by the county or city from $0.75 to $1.00.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Patricia FahyS 1466Relates to the development and posting of a senior trail guide that identifies walking and hiking opportunities for active seniors within the state park system and along public non-motorized multi-use trails within the state.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. José SerranoS 1516Makes technical corrections to the environmental conservation law, providing for misdemeanor penalties for hunting, trapping, or fishing without a valid license.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Thomas O'MaraA 1327Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jo Anne SimonS 1498Relates to the criteria for determining tuition assistance program awards; provides for the elimination of the distinction between dependent students and independent students for the purpose of determining tuition assistance program award amounts and eligibility.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Patricia FahyS 1499Directs the commissioner of the department of health to apply for a waiver to implement a work requirement for able-bodied adult recipients of Medicaid.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Thomas O'MaraS 1526Requires that parents of students at student orientations, back to school nights, or other beginning of year events, at schools that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program, receive notification of eligibility, and access to application, for free or reduced price meals for students.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayS 1493Relates to regulation of PFAS as a toxic air pollutant; requires the department to ensure certain process operations use appropriate control technology for PFAS emissions; establishes a fence line monitoring program to monitor PFAS emissions in disadvantaged communities, to provide public reports, and related duties.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Patricia FahyS 1519Makes penalties for the possession and/or sale of methamphetamine similar to that of the penalties for possession and/or sale of heroin and cocaine.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Thomas O'MaraS 1449Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer or as an environmental conservation officer.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. George BorrelloS 1513Eliminates registration fees for distinctive plates for gold star mothers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Jacob AshbyS 1524Enacts the "election workers and polling places protection act" to protect poll watchers, election officials, voters and physical property being used as a polling place or by the board of elections.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayS 1481Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations, including criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and unlawful manufacture of methamphetamines.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Thomas O'MaraS 1512Provides for distinctive license plates for gold star family members; eliminates the registration fee for gold star mother and gold star family member distinctive license plates.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Jacob AshbyS 1502Enacts the "responsible renewable energy recycling act" to require manufacturers of solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries to collect such materials when they are taken out of use; requires educational outreach relating thereto; establishes collection goals therefor; requires reporting of collection efforts.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Thomas O'MaraA 1524Relates to financial statements for assessments of condos, cooperative buildings and cooperative communities; requires financial statements to be prepared using GAAP; requires auditing for certain buildings by CPAs.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1644Provides for the suspension of public assistance to owners of privately owned residential housing in NYC who are in violation of certain New York city department of housing preservation and development standards.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalS 1566Prohibits sex offenders who are on parole and in civil confinement from voting in certain elections.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. James TediscoA 1666Establishes a climate change education grant program to award grants to eligible applicants to support climate change education grant programs for young people or to provide optional teacher training or professional development programs relevant to the advance of climate change literacy in young people; establishes the New York state climate change education fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1576Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1591Increases the amount of geothermal energy systems tax credits.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jonathan RiveraA 1543Requires absentee ballots to be provided to all qualified voters; relates to the delivery of absentee ballots.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalS 1579Grants a retroactive parity payment to certain management and confidential retirees who retired between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2015, not to exceed $5,000.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Robert JacksonA 1534Requires a defendant who causes the death of a person with children due to driving while intoxicated or impaired to pay for child support of such children until they reach the age of 18 years old.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Keith BrownA 1622Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974; prohibits owners from entering or renewing leases where such owner has reason to know that such tenant will not occupy the housing accommodation as the tenant's primary residence.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1585Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to prohibit the sale of single use plastic and polystyrene foam in state parks.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Keith BrownS 1536Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study of the technical and economic feasibility and ratepayer impact of a zero-emission electrical system and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Kevin ParkerA 1477Allows withdrawals from family tuition accounts to pay for treatment of substance use disorder, including detoxification and rehabilitation for the designated beneficiary.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Matthew SlaterA 1668Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. David WeprinA 1582Provides that substituted consent by a guardian, health care proxy, or other third party shall not authorize a procedure resulting in sterilization in the absence of the informed consent of the person being sterilized.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jessica González-RojasA 1517Abolishes the minimum charge for the supply of water by the New York city municipal water finance authority and the New York city water board.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. David WeprinA 1520Discontinues the real property tax exemption for certain real property that is used for home games for certain professional sports teams in New York city beginning with the 2026 assessment roll.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. David WeprinA 1584Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. John MikulinA 1538Requires a school library media specialist in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school with one such specialist being employed full-time in schools with more than five hundred students and two such specialists being employed full-time in schools with more than two thousand students.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1493Provides for state aid for home health care and hospice services to meet community need.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Amy PaulinA 1495Requires public buildings which are or contain an area of public assembly or service to have equipped and installed an induction loop listening system for use by persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jo Anne SimonS 1577Requires housing affordability impact notes in relation to rules with the purpose or effect to increase or decrease the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning or selling a single family residence or a multi-unit housing development, either directly or indirectly.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. George BorrelloS 1570Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to themself, regardless of parental consent, certain immunizations required or recommended by law.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Liz KruegerA 1514Allows any person who holds a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises to allow players to engage in certain recreational contests.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. David WeprinA 1617Relates to protecting potential tenants with a criminal history; relates to protecting public housing applicants with a criminal history.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedPBGAsm. Linda RosenthalS 1588Requires the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the department of health to provide information regarding pressure ulcers for consumers, patients, educators and health care providers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Liz KruegerS 1550Directs utilities to study the potential health risks and effects of smart meters including, but not limited to, the risks and effects of the installation of such smart meters, and recommended safe practices associated with the use of smart meters; requires utilities to report their findings to the public service commission; requires the public service commission to prepare a comprehensive report to the governor and legislature.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Kevin ParkerA 1479Requires counties to maintain a confidential registry of people of all ages with disabilities for the purpose of evacuating and sheltering such persons during disasters.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. David WeprinA 1487Requires vision screening examinations for students using examination devices and testing methods, including, but not limited to, the Snellen Eye Test Chart and automated vision screening devices.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe AngelinoS 1534Allows large volume dealers to collect bottle redemption deposits from distributors upon pick up in the same manner as such bottle redemptions are purchased.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Kevin ParkerA 1581Requires the board of elections to publicly release images of all ballots following an election.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. John MikulinA 1540Requires that no person under four years of age shall be a passenger in a taxi or livery unless such person is restrained by a child restraint system; requires that no person four years of age or older but under age eight shall be a passenger in a taxi or livery unless such person is restrained in an appropriate child restraint system; establishes violations of such provisions shall be punished by a civil fine of up to fifty dollars.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Amy PaulinA 1478Relates to criminalizing the act of stalking a police officer or peace officer.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Phil RamosS 1562Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators; adds definition of equine companion while taking horses out of farm animal definition.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. James TediscoA 1506Requires that any limited liability company who files a rent registration statement shall include a list of all members of such limited liability company and each member's ownership interest.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1542Allows voters to take photographs of themselves and their ballot, or absentee ballot, while in a privacy booth, and to share and disseminate such photographs on social media.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedELNAsm. Linda RosenthalS 1592Relates to appointments to the water board of the city of New York; specifies who shall appoint each member.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Andrew LanzaA 1653Requires assisted living facilities to notify residents of changes to medical and support services 180 days prior to such changes taking effect.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1636Prohibits the sale or provision of any quantity of electronic liquid used to refill an electronic cigarette or cartridge.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1599Establishes a central business district toll exemption for first responders employed by the state, any municipality, a recognized corporation or authority, or certified organization, thereof who are performing any part of their duties in the central business district.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Stacey Pheffer AmatoA 1595Enacts the "city of Buffalo historic preservation receivership act"; provides the city of Buffalo specific procedures for the appointment of a receiver of rents in instances where the property at issue is neglected or abandoned.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jonathan RiveraA 1555Prohibits the nonemergency application of pesticide or lawn care pesticide within any municipal park lands and lands under the jurisdiction of the state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation; requires notice of pesticide application.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1629Includes organizations and programs that provide community based services to individuals under twenty-one in the definition of provider or provider agency regarding the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1605Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Al TaylorA 1583Imposes a term limit of four years on town supervisors.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Keith BrownA 1664Allows employees to use dysmenorrhea as a reason for use of sick leave.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalS 1567Requires police officers to attend annual diversity training seminars.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. James TediscoA 1564Requires comprehensive training at least one time per year for school bus drivers and school bus attendants in the discouragement, prevention and detection of harassment, bullying and discrimination.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedEDNAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1490Provides a $750 income tax credit for retired disabled police officers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe AngelinoA 1609Designates a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals as a qualified agency for the purpose of allowing access to the division of criminal justice services central data facility which contains criminal records, personal appearance date, fingerprints, photographs, handwriting samples and other information.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jen LunsfordS 1582Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller or attorney-general.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Joseph GriffoS 1555Relates to establishing reporting duties of law enforcement agencies with respect to police misconduct allegations and outcomes; requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain on its official website a public, searchable database of alleged infractions and police misconduct complaints.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Jabari BrisportA 1561Relates to grounds where no landlord-tenant relationship exists.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1610Sets out the procedures and requirements for special elections; implements a timetable for the special primary and special election, including the number of signatures required for the petition.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1598Creates a civil cause of action for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of assault weapons or ghost guns within the state; aiding and abetting such manufacture, sale or distribution; or intending to aid and abet in such manufacture, sale or distribution; provides for a civil remedy of ten thousand dollars per violation.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Chantel JacksonA 1634Prohibits the sale of used oil; establishes civil and criminal penalties.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Deborah GlickA 1547Requires search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing to include a notice to users when searching limited services pregnancy center listings that such limited services pregnancy centers provide limited medical and abortion care and may not have medical professionals onsite; requires social media networks such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr and Flickr to include such consumer notice on any posts or advertisements by such centers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jo Anne SimonA 1522Requires the office of addiction services and supports to encourage, aid, and facilitate clinical research into the use of ibogaine in drug treatment for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine addiction.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. David WeprinA 1632Provides a tax credit for certain durable medical equipment equal to fifty percent of the cost to purchase and install durable medical equipment in a residence.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. David WeprinA 1562Enacts the Infant Vision Information, Education and Wellness Act; creates the newborn vision screening advisory committee; provides for newborn and infant vision screening; requires reporting.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Al TaylorA 1536Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1509Requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with the use of generative artificial intelligence to disclose such use of generative artificial intelligence before the completion of such sale; applies to all printed and digital books consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or any combination thereof.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jonathan RiveraA 1671Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1512Relates to assault in the third degree by a person against an operator, driver or passenger on a bus, taxicab, aerial tramway, subway or other motor vehicle.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. David WeprinA 1655Relates to the definition of floor area and what is excluded in the measurement of floor area.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalS 1546Provides the New York power authority with the right of first offer and refusal for acquiring any renewable generation facility, renewable energy generation project and any power or energy created by a renewable generation facility or renewable energy generation project.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Kevin ParkerA 1508Relates to minimum standards for first aid and enrollment in child day care centers; requires a child day care center's first aid kit include antiseptic or antibacterial ointment; requires a day care center to provide medication consent forms and a copy of its health care plan upon a child's enrollment.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jonathan RiveraA 1579Directs the commissioner of the office of mental health to promulgate rules and regulations prohibiting any suicide prevention or mental health services hotline operated or sponsored by the state from being automated.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedMHYAsm. Chantel JacksonS 1545Relates to instituting internet service neutrality; provides the public service commission with jurisdiction over monitoring broadband internet service providers; requires a certification for internet service neutrality in certain state contracts.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedPBSSen. Kevin ParkerA 1650Relates to removing the requirement that physical injury be caused under the crimes of aggravated sexual abuse in the third and fourth degrees.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1648Relates to the care and collection of abandoned animals on vacant property; requires notification to the appropriate authorities by anyone authorized to be on vacant land where such person finds an animal which based on its physical appearance or lack of available food or water appears abandoned, within six hours of an encounter.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Linda RosenthalA 1588Prohibits the city school district from reimbursing charter schools for leasing a privately owned or other publicly owned facility; prohibits charter school employee contracts from including a non-disclosure agreement.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedEDNAsm. Jo Anne SimonA 1623Relates to certain veterans; entitles them to 10 additional competitive civil service exam points if they are disabled; entitles them to 5 additional competitive civil service exam points if they are non-disabled and if they received certain medals or ribbons.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Phil RamosA 1657Requires health insurers to offer coverage of health care provided by out-of-network providers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedPBHAsm. Linda RosenthalS 1563Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register the violator's name and address with the division of criminal justice services; makes the registration available to the public, law enforcement entities, district attorneys, humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dog or cat protective associations, animal control officers, breeders of animals, animal rescues and pet stores.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. James TediscoS 1556Indexes personal income taxes to the cost of living adjustment beginning in 2026.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Anthony Palumbo

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