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S 4143Prohibits the sale of food and food products containing boneless lean beef trimmings, commonly referred to as "pink slime", in schools.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4146Provides for the review of the criminal history information of prospective residents of nursing homes by the department of health to determine whether such prospective resident has a prior sex offense conviction or a recent completion of the sentence for a criminal conviction; requires in any such case information on such conviction shall be disclosed to the nursing home.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4239Creates a fifteen member sustainable development task force to study the feasibility of adopting a goal oriented and performance based regulatory system to achieve the goal of sustainable development in the state; sets forth certain goals and makes provision for organization of the task force.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4217Requires the state division of housing and community renewal to verify there are no class B or C housing code violations or no more than 30 class A housing code violations on the property prior to authorizing a rent increase for major capital improvements for such property; provides that outstanding violations shall be corrected by the landlord and verified by the city rent agency prior to authorization of a rent increase.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4254Requires information made public by the state board of professional medical conduct and health information required to be made public by the department of health to be disseminated in both written and electronic form in the 8 languages that are most spoken in the state.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4192Relates to the determination of appeals; requires a showing of harmlessness; requires a consideration of all errors or defects regardless of whether they were raised during trial if such error is the result of ineffective assistance of counsel or may have contributed to the verdict.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4199Prohibits a cause of action for defamation where the subject of such action includes an allegation made to an employer regarding an unlawful discriminatory practice or act of retaliation.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4245Establishes the independent office of the child advocate to ensure the protection and promotion of the rights of children in the care of any state agency or local social services district.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4219Establishes the New York State Muslim American Advisory Council.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4224Enacts the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance rate reform act; amends provisions applicable to automobile insurance rates including establishing a program for consumer information on insurers and establishing an office of public insurance advocate; revives previously expired provisions of law relating to automobile and property/casualty insurance rates.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4208Prohibits the sale of dry ice to individuals under eighteen years of age; provides a violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4256Requires mandatory jail time of no less than thirty days for repeat violators of orders of protection.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4277Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms; directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning in such weapons to a designated officer.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4242Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4222Commissions a study regarding the quality of health care services received by foster children in New York state; provides for a report to be submitted by the commissioner of the office of children and family services detailing the findings of such study.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4279Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators and platforms from sending push notifications or text message notifications.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4269Clarifies the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of the definition of special populations to include people with a mental health diagnosis, people on the office of mental health caseload, people with an intellectual, developmental or cognitive diagnosis, people with physical disability or mobility impairment, and people with a sensorial disability diagnosis.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4276Enacts the "digital fairness act"; requires any entity that conducts business in New York and maintains the personal information of 500 or more individuals to provide meaningful notice about their use of personal information; establishes unlawful discriminatory practices relating to targeted advertising.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4237Relates to the personal information of a credit or debit card holder; adds zip code, e-mail address and home, cell and work telephone numbers to the personal information protected.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4194Prohibits publicly traded pharmacies with twenty or more stores in this state from establishing or enforcing quotas for duties performed by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including evaluating or measuring the number of prescriptions filled, services rendered, programs offered and revenue obtained.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4223Provides for a tax credit for the adoption of household pets from animal shelters or humane societies.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4209Requires police agencies to report offenses to the division of criminal justice services which appear to such agency to be motivated by the race, national origin, religion or sexual orientation of the victim or of the owner, resident, lessee or occupant where the offense is committed against property.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4279Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year after the effective date of this act.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4207Requires banks to send account notifications in certain circumstances.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4233Directs the public service commission to undertake a study of consumer protections adopted by electric corporations and utilities; includes reporting on the adequacy of the public service commission's assistance to customers facing disconnection of utility service.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4198Requires a public engagement process to guide the investment of resources under the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to maximize the involvement of disadvantaged community members in the development of local clean energy and energy efficiency programs.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4215Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices; requires coverage where the model is determined to adequately meet the medical needs of the policy holder.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4244Defines photographing (whether by still or moving pictures) persons entering or leaving reproductive health care services facilities as aggravated harassment in the third degree; exempts constitutionally protected conduct and activities regulated by certain federal labor laws.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4246Enacts the "minority mental health act" to establish the division of minority mental health within the office of mental health; provides that such division shall be responsible for assuring that mental health programs and services are culturally and linguistically appropriate to meet the needs of racial and ethnic minorities.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4216Allows salary and civil service exam credits for police officers in certain cities and property tax credits for resident officers and a student loan forgiveness program for certain police officers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4285Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification databank.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4201Expedites MTA capital project improvement, construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation by establishing a process for utility relocation necessary for such project.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4287Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act"; requires that employers that have relocated out of New York State continue to contribute to the unemployment insurance fund when former employees of the employer are receiving benefits for two quarters; mandates that employers shall identify all employees being terminated as a result of the relocation and include the amount of weekly wages paid to such individuals as part of the final quarterly payroll report submitted to the department of insurance.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4265Requires the disclosure of lead-based paint test reports in real estate transactions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4283Requires the commissioner of health to establish means of educating proprietors and employees of public eating establishments about food allergens.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4231Requires the notification of a public utility company's or municipality's customers when the supply rate increases by at least forty percent and to notify such customers of bill assistance programs by posting on the utility company's website.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4227Requires instruction in physical education in certain elementary and secondary schools including for students with disabling conditions and those in alternative education programs.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4284Establishes a demonstration program extending the J-51 tax exemption to the conversion and rehabilitation of commercial and manufacturing space to co-located work space and residential units in certain high density areas in Kings county.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4282Creates the anti-SLAPP act; provides that discovery shall be suspended pending a decision on the motion.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4189Defines blighted properties and areas.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4232Provides that funds recovered from public authorities for the provision of governmental services and allocated to the independent authorities budget office shall only be used for direct expenses of the authorities budget office and may not be used for fringe benefits and indirect costs.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4253Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs; requires a pharmacy to ensure the prescription is filled by another pharmacist; requires the pharmacy to inform individuals of items not in stock; requires such items to be ordered by another pharmacist without delay; sets forth penalty provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4190Prohibits wind turbines from being located within 1500 feet of a residential area or commercial shopping district within the city of New York.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4241Requires a principal, superintendent or a principal's or superintendent's designee to notify law enforcement if they believe a hate crime is occurring.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4243Creates an income driven repayment plan for private student loans held by New York state banking institutions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4226Relates to taxes on gross receipts from ticket sales, broadcasting rights and digital streaming over the internet of combative sport events.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4225Relates to the time to commence certain medical malpractice actions; provides that actions related to acts or omissions of hospitals where an incident report is required to be filed may be filed within one year of the required filing.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4249Enacts the "Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act"; requires state agencies to take reasonable steps to provide equal access to services through oral language services or translating documents for persons with limited English proficiency.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4261Provides for a hazardous pay differential for certain emergency medical technicians who are providing emergency medical services, and their supervisors, during outbreaks of infectious diseases.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4278Enacts the HIRE NY act to provide zero interest loans through the urban development corporation for hiring by micro-businesses with fewer than five employees.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4211Requires owner of a multiple dwelling to procure and maintain fire insurance on such multiple dwelling in the amount of the full cost to replace such multiple dwelling; requires owners of multiple dwellings to use insurance proceeds to replace such multiple dwellings; deems void provisions in other documents which are contrary to such insurance requirement; provides that failure to comply with such provisions shall constitute a misdemeanor; gives tenants a right to resume occupancy upon restoration of such multiple dwelling.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4251Relates to providing voting materials and assistance in Haitian Creole in a city having a population of one million or more.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4218Relates to providing veterans' housing; requires state agencies that provide shelter to homeless veterans to do so based on federal housing first principles without preconditions or barriers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4281Requires the creation of a database to track the issuance of contracts by public authorities and state agencies with minority and women-owned businesses.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4187Requires colleges and universities to report to the commissioner of education certain information relating to admission plans including early action, early decision and general admission.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4210Authorizes the enactment of local laws requiring residency in cities with a population of one million or more for members of the police force appointed to such positions; provides increased salaries for certain police officers who are residents of certain cities; provides additional credits on competitive exams for original appointment of police officers, tax credits, real property tax credits and student loan forgiveness based upon residency in certain cities.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4264Requires the administration and the instruction in preparation of the TASC examination in the Chinese and Korean languages for pupils who are proficient in these languages and of limited English proficiency.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4259Relates to the establishment of a healthy birth grant demonstration program; excludes healthy birth grants from income for certain purposes.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4212Establishes a state crisis intervention demonstration program and a crisis intervention team training fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4268Creates a jobs development incentive income tax credit available to employers who employ individuals previously receiving unemployment.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4247Provides Medicaid reimbursement for interpretation services provided by hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency department settings and in diagnostic treatment centers; provides further that time frames for notice, approval or certification of rates of payment and to the requirement of prior notice of rates of payment are suspended, deemed without any force and effect from and after February 1, 2027 for such rates effective for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4258Creates the crime of harassment of a first responder as a class A misdemeanor.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4195Requires inspections of motor vehicle mufflers and exhaust systems.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4235Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in conjunction with the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad, to identify flammable or hazardous materials near above-ground and grade level tracks and make recommendations for removal of such materials.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4266Enacts the "corporate political activity accountability to shareholders act"; requires that corporate contributions to a political candidate or party committee or in support or opposition to a candidate or ballot referendum be approved by a majority of shareholders; applies to cooperative corporations, not-for-profit corporations, railroad and transportation corporations.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4262Relates to promotions of police detectives, sergeants, and lieutenants for retirement purposes.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4229Relates to absentee voting in nursing homes and senior citizen residences; requires board of inspectors to deliver and help complete applications for absentee ballots to residents of such facilities.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4221Provides for award of attorneys' fees to prevailing parties in human rights law cases.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4214Establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools; provides for competitive matching grants to establish a comprehensive program; requires commissioner of education to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4273Establishes a public authority closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act, a state highway closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act and a municipal closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act; requires localities authorized to install and operate traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices to adopt and enforce measures to protect privacy.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4220Relates to prohibiting medical parole for persons convicted of an act of terrorism.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4280Relates to providing Haitian Creole language voting materials.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4236Relates to protecting the rights of current and converted Mitchell-Lama residents.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4270Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act; defines terms; provides that an advertising network shall post clear and conspicuous notice on the home page of its own website about its privacy policy and its data collection and use practices related to its advertising delivery activities; makes related provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4234Authorizes additional days of voting as a result of emergencies; includes state of emergency.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4286Authorizes the commissioner of education to contract with three public or independent institutions of higher education for the support of special summer programs established in order to increase the number of economically and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who are prepared for admission to graduate educational programs; establishes eligibility requirements in order to attend such special summer programs; appropriates $711,200 therefor.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4196Enacts a highway use tax on fuel-efficient vehicles which get at least 30 miles per gallon; requires the installation of an on-board unit to record miles travelled; reimburses vehicle owners for gas tax through a credit against highway tax; deposits moneys into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4250Requires a holder of a class DJ or class MJ learner's permit, while operating a vehicle, to display a sign indicating that such vehicle is being driven by a new driver; authorizes the commissioner to create the form and distribution for such sign upon the issuance of the learner's permit.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4248Provides a 50% tax credit for new income tax revenue generated by a new employee; provides credit may be taken up to 10 years; provides that the Department of Economic Development must monitor and certify the additional employment for any business which applies for the credit; provides any company taking the credit must maintain employment in the state for twice the number of years as the term of the tax credit; provides the Department of Economic Development shall annually report to the governor and the Legislature on the number and amounts of credits.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4206Requires any school district in the state shall provide, to pupils in grades nine through twelve, one full unit of instruction designed to promote consumer awareness and financial education.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4255Relates to establishing the Beacon School Pilot Program in New York city schools.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4278Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an affected employee, whistleblower, representative organization or an organizational deputy to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4238Compels the delivery of real property subject to a fraudulent transfer to the person entitled thereto; provides for the recording of judgments and orders relating to a fraudulent conveyance of title to property.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4193Imposes a surcharge of twenty-five cents on every online delivery sale where such delivery terminates within the city of New York; deposits funds into a special New York city infrastructure capital fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4288Withdraws Orange county from the metropolitan commuter transportation district.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4293Provides for notice of illegal restrictive covenant language in documents to be recorded and the recordation of restrictive covenant modification documents where conveyance instruments include language violative of civil rights laws; requires any title insurance company, title abstract company or escrow company to include such notice in title abstract reports and to inform purchaser/title insurance applicants of the availability from the county recorder of restrictive covenant modification documents.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4295Directs the state department of education to place a moratorium on the use of Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) until certain requirements are met; relates to the high school equivalency account.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4290Prohibits the operation of a vending machine which dispenses tobacco products unless the machine is located more than three hundred fifty feet from a building occupied exclusively as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4299Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by licensed or certified acupuncturists under the workers' compensation program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4297Relates to qualifications of superintendents.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4298Relates to a minority and women-owned business enterprise participation goal requirement in order to receive exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4294Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary schools; directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for college students wishing to become foreign language teachers; makes an appropriation therefor.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4292Enacts the "NY Cares Act", providing course credit for service members and tuition awards for spouses and children of deceased service members.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4291Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence; provides that nothing shall be deemed construed as creating a relationship of landlord and tenant between an operator of a community residence and a resident; defines community residence.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4532Creates the non-partisan office of policy research and analysis.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4440Relates to claims for unjust conviction.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4302Grants recognized veterans' organizations free use of pavilions at state parks, other state recreational facilities, and historic sites.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4505Establishes an office of the transit riders advocate to receive and resolve complaints affecting mass transit users of facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4461Provides for distinctive license plates for members of the Seabee Veterans of America.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4343Relates to extending certain filing deadlines for the industrial and commercial abatement program by authorizing the department of finance to accept certain applications for an additional three months.New York · last action 2026-01-07Introduced
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