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New York PBA bills, 2025-2026
Every New York bill filed under PBA in the 2025-2026 session, newest action first. Status, author, and last action are public; tracking, alerts, and analysis open with Connect Plus.
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New York's 2025-2026 session has 85 bills filed under PBA. 0 have been signed into law, 0 vetoed, 0 failed, and 85 are still moving. By status: 74 introduced and 11 passed first house. The most recent recorded action in this group was on June 5, 2026.
Sen. Leroy Comrie (13), Sen. Kevin Parker (8), and Asm. William Colton (3) have the most bills in this group. 46 started in the Assembly and 39 in the Senate. Every bill below links to its own page with the official summary, author and coauthors, recent actions, and committee of record.
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85 bills · showing the 85 with the most recent action · New York 2025–2026 Legislative Session
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A 8934Directs electric corporations and combination electric and gas corporations to file a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis as part of any base rate proceeding with the public service commission; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of advanced transmission technologies.New York · last action 2026-06-05IntroducedS 3560Provides that NYSERDA shall establish a program to provide rebates or new lithium-ion batteries for powered mobility devices at reduced cost or no cost to certain individuals; sets standards for lithium-ion batteries provided pursuant to the program; requires NYSERDA to submit an annual report on such program.New York · last action 2026-06-05Passed first houseS 2708Directs electric corporations and combination electric and gas corporations to file a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis as part of any base rate proceeding with the public service commission; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of advanced transmission technologies.New York · last action 2026-06-01Passed first houseS 4945Requires certain reports of public authorities are published via the public authorities reporting information system and shall not require login credentials.New York · last action 2026-05-28Passed first houseA 8141Requires notice to elected officials when there is a proposed battery energy storage system in such officials district; defines what qualifies as a battery energy storage system.New York · last action 2026-05-19IntroducedS 4071Includes stormwater in the definition of sewage for purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities; defines stormwater.New York · last action 2026-05-19Passed first houseS 2474Enacts the "H2 energy scale up act"; authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide funds related to enabling clean hydrogen projects.New York · last action 2026-05-13IntroducedS 2476Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.New York · last action 2026-05-13Passed first houseA 2407Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard, upon showing a military or national guard identification card.New York · last action 2026-05-11IntroducedA 7467Includes stormwater in the definition of sewage for purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities; defines stormwater.New York · last action 2026-05-05IntroducedA 465Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.New York · last action 2026-04-28IntroducedS 1668Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants or loans for the costs related to enabling switching residences with propane or fuel-oil heating systems to efficient electric heat pumps.New York · last action 2026-04-22Passed first houseS 8675Establishes the CareForce first-time homebuyers program under which certain first-time homebuyers may receive below-market mortgage financing and forgivable down payment assistance.New York · last action 2026-04-20IntroducedA 10716Enacts the "End the Toll Trap: Real Relief for Drivers Act" to address excess administrative costs incurred by public authorities for the collection of toll payments and to ensure repeat toll evaders pay such costs; creates the New York and New Jersey toll and fees reduction task force to examine and evaluate the efficacy of current payment processing procedures and systems, and to provide recommendations to increase efficacy and reduce tolls and administrative fees.New York · last action 2026-03-27IntroducedS 4039Prohibits certain persons from receiving compensation for legal fees, consulting, or other work performed for an industrial development agency, an economic assistance corporation or state or local authority; relates to consultant disclosure requirements.New York · last action 2026-03-24Passed first houseS 2482Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy sources as a primary source of energy; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study and make recommendations for such purpose.New York · last action 2026-03-23Passed first houseS 9503Enacts the "End the Toll Trap: Real Relief for Drivers Act" to address excess administrative costs incurred by public authorities for the collection of toll payments and to ensure repeat toll evaders pay such costs; creates the New York and New Jersey toll and fees reduction task force to examine and evaluate the efficacy of current payment processing procedures and systems, and to provide recommendations to increase efficacy and reduce tolls and administrative fees.New York · last action 2026-03-18IntroducedS 3887Requires that any individual who is eligible for the Fair Fares NYC program and any person whose income is three hundred percent of the federal poverty level receive a fifty percent discount on trips using the Long Island Rail Road, paratransit services, New York city transit subways or buses, and/or Metro-North railroad; defines terms.New York · last action 2026-03-17IntroducedA 7316Requires that any individual who is eligible for the Fair Fares NYC program and any person whose income is three hundred percent of the federal poverty level receive a fifty percent discount on trips using the Long Island Rail Road, paratransit services, New York city transit subways or buses, and/or Metro-North railroad; defines terms.New York · last action 2026-03-12IntroducedA 10449Establishes the CareForce first-time homebuyers program under which certain first-time homebuyers may receive below-market mortgage financing and forgivable down payment assistance.New York · last action 2026-03-06IntroducedS 9380Authorizes the New York power authority to supply electric energy to low-income households receiving assistance through the New York city human resources administration and the New York state office of temporary and disability assistance, and to designate such agencies and local social services districts as billing energy service companies.New York · last action 2026-03-06IntroducedS 9292Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard, upon showing a military or national guard identification card.New York · last action 2026-02-25IntroducedS 2324Relates to the sale or transfer of certain real property by the state or public authorities; requires mandatory review by the attorney general and comptroller of the sale of certain real property; requires notice to members of the legislature and county executives in districts and counties in which land subject to transfer is located of the proposed transfer of state property between state departments, divisions, bureaus, agencies, state agencies, or to a public authority or public benefit corporation.New York · last action 2026-02-09Passed first houseS 1456Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions; requires NYSERDA to study zero-emission commercial vehicles, the use of renewable energy in publicly funded airports, and the use of sustainable aviation fuel; requires NYSERDA to administer a grant program to flying schools and clubs that install charging infrastructure.New York · last action 2026-02-03IntroducedS 9096Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state to help ensure equitable access to all energy affordability initiatives available in the state by streamlining the administration of energy affordability and access programs, maximizing the support available to each eligible household, and enhancing the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of energy affordability and access programs; establishes the energy affordability fund.New York · last action 2026-02-03IntroducedA 9621Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state to help ensure equitable access to all energy affordability initiatives available in the state by streamlining the administration of energy affordability and access programs, maximizing the support available to each eligible household, and enhancing the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of energy affordability and access programs; establishes the energy affordability fund.New York · last action 2026-01-21IntroducedA 9661Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop, implement, administer and operate a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; suspends certain taxes on home heating fuels; makes an appropriation therefor.New York · last action 2026-01-21IntroducedA 95Directs the MTA to establish a half fare rate program for veterans.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 155Establishes the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Liability Act" which requires additional fees to be collected from electric vehicle owners and operators for fire prevention and infrastructure.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 215Relates to the maintenance of a database on intellectual property generated by state employees or developed through state-funded research which shall include, at a minimum, a brief description of the intellectual property and up-to-date contact information for each item.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 1203Authorizes the Dormitory Authority to provide public financing options to build new police facilities in areas that currently have one police precinct or facility covering 300,000 or more people.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 1331Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions; requires NYSERDA to study zero-emission commercial vehicles, the use of renewable energy in publicly funded airports, and the use of sustainable aviation fuel; requires NYSERDA to administer a grant program to flying schools and clubs that install charging infrastructure.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 1770Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 1789Authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to purchase construction mortgages from banks within the state during periods when there is an inadequate supply of credit available for new residential mortgages or available for such loans at carrying charges within the financial means of persons and families of low and moderate income.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 2025Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs; provides for the comprehensive control and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in both marine and fresh water; provides for emergency response to water contaminations by algal bloom or hypoxia.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 2609Relates to the metropolitan commuter transportation authority establishing and implementing a policy for responsible management of vegetation and other activities that impact neighboring properties in order to preserve the safety and efficiency of commuter rail operations by implementing guidelines for removal and management policies.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 2669Establishes a New York state education equity fund; authorizes the dormitory authority of the state of New York (DASNY) to invest $75 million in a public-private partnership revolving loan fund for loan financing to cover capital costs for the construction and improvements of public charter schools.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 3337Authorizes the NYS power authority to allow certain governments and corporations to bundle electrical services.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 3454Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to implement a fare refund program for canceled or delayed Long Island Rail Road trains.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 3509Directs the MTA to establish a reduced fare program in the metropolitan transportation authority for veterans who are students.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 3561Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy sources as a primary source of energy; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study and make recommendations for such purpose.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 3717Requires on-bill financing be an option for certain energy efficiency services; requires the disclosure of on-bill financing prior to the sale of real property.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4350Conditions the institution of any substantial change in surface route or rapid transit route service upon approval by the metropolitan transportation authority and committee on operations of the NYC transit authority and upon public hearing; sets allotted individual and aggregate speaking time during such hearings.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4648Establishes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for emergency responders on September 11th.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4682Relates to requiring approval through public referendum in the municipality in which a major electric generating facility is intended to be located prior to final determination for a final siting permit.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5009Relates to the sale or transfer of certain real property by the state or public authorities; requires mandatory review by the attorney general and comptroller of the sale of certain real property; requires notice to members of the legislature and county executives in districts and counties in which land subject to transfer is located of the proposed transfer of state property between state departments, divisions, bureaus, agencies, state agencies, or to a public authority or public benefit corporation.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5090Prohibits certain persons from receiving compensation for legal fees, consulting, or other work performed for an industrial development agency, an economic assistance corporation or state or local authority; relates to consultant disclosure requirements.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5575Imposes certain governance and reporting requirements on the New York city housing authority; requires the establishment of a training program for board members of NYCHA; makes related provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5618Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality, including establishing photo-catalytic air scavenging technology certification centers and a weatherization and energy efficiency training program; establishes the office of workforce development and indoor air quality management training, minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers, and the indoor air quality fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5695Requires the triborough bridge authority to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program; requires the metropolitan transportation authority to post their fee waiver policy on their website.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5697Establishes the New York state diplomas to homeownership assistance program; provides awards of up to fifteen thousand dollars to eligible applicants for repayment on student loans; makes an appropriation therefor.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 6489Enacts the bucks for boilers act, which creates a program to aid in transition of housing units to electric heat pumps and other high energy efficiency upgrades.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 6565Authorizes statewide municipal reciprocal program agreements and the issuance of program bonds; authorizes proceeds to be made available to a statewide municipal reciprocal program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 6818Directs the New York city transit authority and metropolitan transportation authority to ensure the proper operation of security cameras at subway stations and report thereon.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 6847Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 7043Prohibits the New York state environmental facilities corporation from entering into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by minority- and women-owned businesses.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 7082Relates to owner liability for failure of operators to comply with toll collection regulations; requires public authorities to send a notice to owners upon incurring an obligation to pay a toll; provides for the adjudication of such liability and defenses to an allegation of liability; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 7766Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 7900Prohibits the disclosure of individualized fare payment data by the metropolitan commuter transportation authority and the New York city transit authority for the purpose of maintaining customer privacy; provides certain exceptions when such data can be disclosed.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 9356Directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to establish a free bus fare program for students.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 9361Directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to establish a free bus fare program for high school students.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 525Relates to the metropolitan commuter transportation authority establishing and implementing a policy for responsible management of vegetation and other activities that impact neighboring properties in order to preserve the safety and efficiency of commuter rail operations by implementing guidelines for removal and management policies.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 991Requires the department of economic development, job development authority, and urban development corporation to provide preferences to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the administration of their economic development assistance programs; requires annual reports thereon.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 1341Relates to the maintenance of a database on intellectual property generated by state employees or developed through state-funded research which shall include, at a minimum, a brief description of the intellectual property and up-to-date contact information for each item.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 2141Relates to prohibiting the metropolitan transportation authority from promulgating rules or regulations that penalize a student for using a student MetroCard when school is not in session.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 2157Relates to creating annual reporting obligations by municipal housing authorities to the authorities budget office with respect to state-funded activities of such municipal housing authorities.New York · last action 2026-01-07Passed first houseS 2245Requires the triborough bridge authority to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program; requires the metropolitan transportation authority to post their fee waiver policy on their website.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 2255Requires the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to implement certain standards issued by the society for protective coatings pertaining to applying and removing coatings from bridges, trestles, and elevated subway and railway tracks and stations.New York · last action 2026-01-07Passed first houseS 3263Relates to the definition of the metropolitan commuter transportation district for the purposes of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax; requires the metropolitan transportation authority to renegotiate the joint service operating agreement with the state of Connecticut.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 3342Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality, including establishing photo-catalytic air scavenging technology certification centers and a weatherization and energy efficiency training program; establishes the office of workforce development and indoor air quality management training, minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers, and the indoor air quality fund.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 3854Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4301Imposes certain governance and reporting requirements on the New York city housing authority; requires the establishment of a training program for board members of NYCHA; makes related provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4335Conditions the institution of any substantial change in surface route or rapid transit route service upon approval by the metropolitan transportation authority and committee on operations of the NYC transit authority and upon public hearing; sets allotted individual and aggregate speaking time during such hearings.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4366Relates to awards of certain contracts to small businesses or businesses certified under article 15-A of the executive law.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4444Authorizes the legislative commission on the development of rural resources to study the effectiveness of pond and lake management programs; provides for the comprehensive control and mitigation of harmful algal blooms in both marine and fresh water; provides for emergency response to water contaminations by algal bloom or hypoxia.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4651Establishes an economy-wide cap and invest program to support greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the state by setting a maximum allowable amount of greenhouse gas emissions by covered entities and regulating the sale or auction of greenhouse gas emissions allowances to covered entities.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4886Prohibits the disclosure of individualized fare payment data by the metropolitan commuter transportation authority and the New York city transit authority for the purpose of maintaining customer privacy; provides certain exceptions when such data can be disclosed.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 5161Directs the New York city transit authority and metropolitan transportation authority to ensure the proper operation of security cameras at subway stations and report thereon.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 6087Prohibits the New York state environmental facilities corporation from entering into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by minority- and women-owned businesses.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 6875Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in consultation with the New York city transit authority, the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to allow riders travelling within the limits of the city of New York to pay a fare for commuter rail service equal to that of a MetroCard ride and for such riders to make free transfers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 7488Authorizes statewide municipal reciprocal program agreements and the issuance of program bonds; authorizes proceeds to be made available to a statewide municipal reciprocal program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 8120Relates to owner liability for failure of operators to comply with toll collection regulations; requires public authorities to send a notice to owners upon incurring an obligation to pay a toll; provides for the adjudication of such liability and defenses to an allegation of liability; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 1005Requires the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to implement certain standards issued by the society for protective coatings pertaining to applying and removing coatings from bridges, trestles, and elevated subway and railway tracks and stations.New York · last action 2026-01-05IntroducedA 3519Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop, implement, administer and operate a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; suspends certain taxes on home heating fuels; makes an appropriation therefor.New York · last action 2025-09-08IntroducedS 7430Directs the NY power authority to oversee mandated energy reduction efforts in state and public authority owned and managed buildings.New York · last action 2025-04-16Introduced
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