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A 4562Enacts 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 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Charles LavineA 4607Establishes a nine member commission to rename the Robert Moses State Park to reflect on the history of Long Island.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Ron KimA 4651Allows for the taxation of state property located in the city of Ogdensburg, except the lands controlled and operated on by the Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Scott GrayA 4590Adds a three dollar surcharge on online delivery transactions terminating within the city of New York to be used to fund the operating costs of buses and subways in the city of New York.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Robert CarrollA 4577Preserves New Yorker's freedom of choice in health care.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4586Requires the New York city housing authority to repair certain conditions within thirty days of receipt of a written notice requesting such repairs; requires NYCHA to convert from gas to electric appliances when repairing or replacing any such appliances.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Charles FallA 4621Creates the under-grounding of electrical power or telecommunications lines fund to provide for the purpose of moving overhead electrical power or telecommunications lines underground from monies appropriated, including, but not limited to, any funds supplied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster recovery and hazard mitigation which may be used for state infrastructure repair.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Doug SmithA 4631Requires fashion sellers to carry out environmental due diligence for the portions of their business related to wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags, including wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags produced as a private label; establishes a fashion remediation fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Anna KellesA 4700Establishes the department of oversight and investigation, providing for its powers, duties and functions (Part A); relates to repealing provisions relating to the commission on ethics and lobbying in government; relates to repealing provisions relating to the office of the state inspector general (Part B); provides for the transfer of the functions, powers and duties of the commission on ethics and lobbying in government, the office of the state inspector general and the former temporary state commission of investigation to the department of oversight and investigation (Part C); relates to the commission on ethics and lobbying; relates to membership on the franchise oversight board; relates to the state inspector general; relates to the former temporary state commission of investigation; relates to the commission on ethics and lobbying in government and the legislative ethics commission; relates to the office of the state inspector general; creates a temporary state commission of investigation (Part D).New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4647Exempts school buses and parts, equipment, lubricants and fuel purchased and used in their operation from sales and use tax.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Kwani O'PharrowA 4643Relates to removing an unsupervised or unattended minor from a motor vehicle.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Angelo MorinelloA 4634Relates to noncompliance of an employer or income payor with income execution orders; allows child support unit to count each failure to remit payment as an instance of noncompliance.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4563Establishes a five hundred dollar credit against income tax for nurses employed on a full-time basis for not less than six months and nurses teaching at institutions of higher education on and after January 1, 2026.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedTAXAsm. Josh JensenA 4656Provides that a mental health certificate shall be requested from each student at the same time health certificates are required; provides that an assessment and mental health history of any child may be requested by the local school authorities at any time in their discretion to promote the educational interests of such child; makes related provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Tommy John SchiavoniA 4539Increases the amount of income property owners may earn for the purpose of eligibility for the property tax exemption for persons over sixty-five years of age; increases such amount to $75,000.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Brian CunninghamS 4381Provides for the confidentiality, sealing and expungement of juvenile delinquency records including providing notice to the respondent and attorney for the child when such acts of the court are ordered.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Jamaal BaileyS 4422Relates to the use of body scanners in correctional facilities by both visitors and incarcerated individuals.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Daniel StecA 4548Requires the mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment by certain employees of the metropolitan transportation authority; requires such employees to complete coursework or training regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Brian CunninghamS 4414Establishes an optional local tax exemption for affordable multi-family housing, to be implemented by cities, towns and villages based on recommendations developed by the division of housing and community renewal for each economic development region.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayA 4658Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while such operators are in the course of responding to emergencies.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Tommy John SchiavoniA 4669Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Michaelle SolagesS 4401Relates to journalism usage fees; requires notice to be given to a covered platform by an eligible digital journalism provider requiring covered platforms to pay journalism usage fees to eligible digital journalism providers; establishes arbitration requirements for disputes over such fees.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayA 4598Requires certain persons and officials required to report suspected child abuse and maltreatment to complete ongoing training; requires all teachers, school superintendents and licensed professionals who are required to report cases of child abuse and maltreatment to complete training in the reporting of suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment at least once every 2 years.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSOSAsm. Brian CunninghamA 4558Requires the commissioner of health to develop a sustainability plan for the state university of New York downstate medical center; provides that such sustainability plan shall not limit or alter the rights of employees pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Brian CunninghamA 4589Increases the total awards of the Senator Patricia K. McGee nursing faculty scholarship program by covering the total cost of a recipient's academic program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4568Establishes the New York state short-term rental property commission which shall assess and address the current housing stock in the state of New York and the state of short-term rental property regulation.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4576Provides for the establishment of school speed limits of not less than fifteen miles per hour by the legislative body of any county or, if so delegated, by the legislative body of any locality within said county on a portion of a state highway, county or town road passing a school building.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4595Establishes certain statewide literacy education programs including standards for an early education program, statewide parents as teachers program, a reading program to provide direct support for and intervention in intensive reading intervention services, and the district reading intervention program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedEDNAsm. Josh JensenA 4608Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Catalina CruzA 4689Relates to tax check-off boxes on personal income tax return forms.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Andrew MolitorA 4584Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to provide a nonpartisan, peer-led civic engagement program for incarcerated individuals in all correctional facilities in this state which shall be completed by each incarcerated individual within one year prior to their release.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Brian CunninghamS 4396Relates to consultation with affected parties on certain projects.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Leroy ComrieS 4412Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to develop and implement a lower cost, intra-city combination ticket valid for transfers between the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company both peak and off-peak trains.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Leroy ComrieS 4407Relates to the number of signatures needed for designating petitions in counties with a population of two hundred fifty thousand or fewer.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedELNSen. Rachel MayA 4618Establishes business franchise and personal income tax credits for capital investments made in certain small businesses.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedTAXAsm. Joe SempolinskiS 4387Requires consideration as a quantitative factor whether the commodities or services were manufactured or will be performed by a labor union with respect to the awarding of certain procurement contracts.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayA 4534Relates to the establishment of a non-traditional hours model; provides that the office of children and family services shall: create a non-traditional hours model within a year, publish its findings on its website, and conduct a review of child care providers and centers that use such model.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4676Designates March 25, "Medal of Honor Day", as a day of commemoration.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Chris EachusS 4376Provides up to four weeks of paid family leave in the event of a stillbirth and up to one week of paid family leave in the event of a miscarriage.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedWKCSen. Leroy ComrieA 4629Reduces the number of hours in a work week to thirty-two for employers with at least five hundred employees who are not part of a collective bargaining agreement.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Steven RagaA 4626Authorizes the county of Cattaraugus to discontinue as parklands and lease certain reforested lands in the town of Perrysburg.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4565Extends eligibility for the farm employer overtime tax credit to certain professional employer organizations that are in a contractual relationship with an eligible farm employer.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Donna LupardoA 4546Relates to the crime of resisting arrest; provides that a second violation within 5 years shall be a class E felony.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4696Allows for insurance providers and corporations to create and offer reward or incentive programs to eligible members.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Pamela HunterA 4573Allows school principals in the city of New York to hire coaches who are not also teachers, provided that such coaches meet the qualifications set forth by relevant athletic organizations.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Charles FallA 4652Provides that the commission of certain specified crimes which are committed against a member of the same family or household shall be punishable as domestic violence crimes and carry enhanced penalties.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4640Relates to the encroachment or adverse effect upon military operations by tall energy structures, major renewable energy facilities or wind energy facilities; requires written determination.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Paul BolognaA 4646Designates, as peace officers, public safety officers of the Chautauqua Institution within the grounds of and properties owned by the Chautauqua Institution.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Andrew MolitorS 4400Relates to a moratorium on new licensed home care service agency approvals.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Leroy ComrieA 4670Provides that in grand jury proceedings when following submission to a grand jury of a criminal charge or charges, the grand jury dismisses all charges presented or directs the district attorney to dismiss all charges or directs the DA to file in a local criminal court an application for disclosure of certain materials; authorizes the court to limit disclosure of certain items where there is a reasonable likelihood that such disclosure may lead to the identity of a witness who is not a public servant or expert witness; makes related provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Chantel JacksonS 4385Relates to the calculation of voting power for committee members in districts that have changed or new districts since the last preceding gubernatorial election.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayS 4402Relates to funds concerning state university health care facilities; prohibits the use of such funds for payment of certain debts related to a state university health care facility.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayA 4678Prohibits recording of the entrance or exit of a school ground or the entrance or exit to a property that contains school grounds within its boundaries.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Charles LavineA 4609Establishes the crime of doxing a police officer or a peace officer when a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about a police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer, publicly available with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; or with the intent and knowledge that the restricted personal information is likely to be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer or peace officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Steve SternA 4660Relates to the trustees of the Freeholders and the Commonalty of the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk; provides that the trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of Southampton have and shall continue to have the authority to enforce the public's easement and access upon the ocean beaches within the town of Southampton, including all rights of the public with respect to the said ocean beaches which were conferred upon them by the Dongan Patent of 1686; defines "ocean beaches".New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Tommy John SchiavoniA 4661Establishes a state commercial fishing industry advocate and a commercial fishing economic development program to promote the state's commercial fishing industry; defines terms; makes related provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Tommy John SchiavoniS 4418Prohibits ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment or not-for-profit venue; provides that a violation of such provisions constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedACASen. Rachel MayS 4395Requires gas corporations and electric corporations in this state to file quarterly reports with the legislature regarding infrastructure upgrades.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Leroy ComrieA 4635Allows family court to issue temporary spousal support when issuing either a temporary order of protection or a temporary order for child support.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4571Establishes the drinking water quality institute to make recommendations to the department of health relating to ensuring the safety of potable water.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenS 4380Limits the off label use of antipsychotic drugs with black box warnings on elderly patients with dementia; provides for professional misconduct for any health care professional who uses such drug on such patient.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Leroy ComrieA 4616Provides for the payment of state aid to the town of New Hudson and special districts therein for state land operated by the department of environmental conservation.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4666Requires a local social services district to accept or deny an application for public assistance as soon as possible but no later than thirty days after the date of the application.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSOSAsm. Phara Souffrant ForrestA 4672Increases the excess real property tax credit for certain qualified taxpayers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Chris EachusS 4386Establishes a chief sustainability officer to coordinate efforts across state agencies and other state government entities to address climate change mitigation and climate sustainability efforts.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayS 4417Relates to conciliation and non-compliance with public assistance employment.New York · last action 2026-01-07Passed first houseSen. Rachel MayS 4373Relates to attendance policies for employees of the metropolitan transportation authority or contractors of Nassau and Suffolk counties providing public transportation regarding time off for medical services and court appearances.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Leroy ComrieA 4714Exempts the conveyance of real property for open space, parks, or historic preservation purposes to any not-for-profit tax exempt corporation operated for conservation, environmental, parks or historic preservation purposes from the state real estate transfer tax and the additional tax on real estate transfers of residential real property where the consideration is one million dollars or more.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Tommy John SchiavoniS 4375Requires mandatory arbitration clauses in certain consumer contracts to be disclosed and explained to the consumer.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Leroy ComrieS 4382Creates a tax credit for employment of persons on probation or parole.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedTAXSen. Jamaal BaileyA 4594Imposes increased fines on certain individuals who commit riot in the first degree during a state disaster emergency.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedPenalAsm. Charles FallA 4659Exempts innovative and alternative septic systems that provide for enhanced treatment technologies from sales and use taxes.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Tommy John SchiavoniA 4708Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain eligible reservists upon adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution providing therefor; requires property of such eligible reservists to be the primary residence; requires such reservist must have retained active duty status for at least 90 consecutive days to claim such tax exemption.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Chris EachusA 4593Relates to the sale, manufacture, and distribution of vapor products; requires distributors and manufacturers of vapor products to obtain permits; prohibits the sale of illicit vapor products; creates a vapor product directory.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Charles FallA 4665Prohibits rental vehicle companies from imposing any fees, charges or penalties, other than the actual cost of a toll, on an authorized driver for such driver's use of a rental vehicle.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Chantel JacksonA 4602Relates to the right of defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have such matter appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York; creates an automatic right to have a case reassigned to an attorney judge.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Catalina CruzA 4673Relates to benefits for police officers, correction officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel diagnosed with PTSD by making their injury compensable if it cannot be shown, by a preponderance of evidence, that the PTSD was caused by factors unrelated to their occupation.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Chris EachusA 4662Adds impersonation of board of elections members or other election officers, or an employee thereof, to the crime of criminal impersonation in the first degree.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Matthew SlaterA 4625Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid; provides that a provision of law which is determined to be an unfunded mandate according to this new section of law shall cease to be mandatory and become voluntary in operation; defines "law" as a statute, executive order of the governor, or rule or regulation; provides such prohibition does not apply to laws in full force and effect prior to the effective date of the section.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4551Creates the task force on early childhood education in public education to study the feasibility of incorporating younger age levels into the state public education system and extending the public education system to start at the age of six months and incorporate aspects of childcare and early childhood education into the existing public education system.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4645Provides that family members of volunteer or paid professional firefighters who died in the line of duty may obtain a "Survivor of the Bravest" license plate; provides for the annual service charge collected to be deposited into the department of motor vehicles distinctive license plate development fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Paul BolognaA 4614Provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to residents of the state who are active duty members of the U.S. armed forces regardless of where such person is stationed.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4564Directs any moneys derived from new or increased taxes be used to reduce local real property taxes.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4574Provides that a retailer licensed by the office of cannabis management shall be permitted to sell any and all forms of cannabinoid hemp.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedCANAsm. Charles FallS 4410Increases the handling fee paid by deposit initiators to dealers or operators of a redemption center from 3.5 cents to 4.5 cents.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayA 4601Relates to clarifying the definitions of vocational educational training and educational activities.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Maritza DavilaA 4654Requires the office of mental health to conduct a study on utilizing the therapeutic techniques studied by the research and recognition project for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe SempolinskiA 4554Authorizes the city of Niagara Falls to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such city's annual tax levy.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Angelo MorinelloS 4384Relates to providing vehicular access to state parks and recreational facilities free of charge to military personnel who are residents of this state.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayA 4701Permits and encourages state owned parking facilities to install solar canopies in any parking garage, open parking lot or other parking facility owned and/or operated by the state of New York, that offers parking spaces for the purposes of public use, state employee use or pay-per-usage constructed prior to January 1, 2030; requires such installation after January 1, 2030.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Deborah GlickA 4681Expands the powers of boards of education to temporarily lease necessary space to include when facilities are under construction.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Kwani O'PharrowA 4637Safeguards cash accounts for people with developmental disabilities in a facility under the control of the commissioner of mental health, the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities and the commissioner of alcoholism and substance abuse services.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Khaleel AndersonA 4600Relates to grants for facilities providing prekindergarten services; promotes the financial viability of such facilities.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Josh JensenA 4604Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Jo Anne SimonS 4383Provides a tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayA 4695Requires not-for-profit corporations have a board of directors which reflects the ethnic demographics of the communities that they serve to be able to receive state funds.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Pamela HunterS 4420Prohibits gun industry members from directing advertising, marketing, promoting, designing, or selling certain firearm-related products in a manner that would encourage unlawful purchase, possession, or use by underage individuals in the state; provides criteria for determining whether a gun industry member reasonably appears to support, recommend, or encourage underage individuals to unlawfully purchase a qualified product.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedSen. Rachel MayA 4671Provides a tax credit for the cost of fishing and hunting licenses issued to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Chris EachusA 4588Establishes New York state renewable electric generation pilot programs to authorize the development of up to three hundred megawatts of renewable electric capacity statewide, in order to stimulate the growth of clean, affordable and reliable sources of energy and to foster new partnerships between electric corporations, energy producers and energy customers in this state.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Brian CunninghamA 4633Requires any municipality which receives and responds to 4 or more calls for emergency medical service for an individual to report the circumstances of such calls to the local social services district and the office of the medicaid inspector general.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedAsm. Joe Sempolinski

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