LegiScan New York

NY Bill S06554: EMT Stroke Benefits

New York State Senate Bill S06554, introduced on March 17, 2025, proposes benefits for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and advanced EMTs in New York City who suffer from stroke-related disability or death. The bill has progressed through committee referrals and amendments.

NY bill A10755: Student Mental Health Literacy in Higher Education

New York Assembly Bill A10755 proposes to improve mental health literacy among students in state higher education institutions. The bill requires SUNY, CUNY, and independent institutions to amend or adopt related protocols, policies, and programs.

NY Bill Prohibits Deceptive Political Media

New York Assembly Bill A10715, introduced on March 27, 2026, proposes to prohibit the distribution or publishing of any political communication that is produced by or includes materially deceptive media. The bill has been referred to the Assembly Election Law Committee.

New York Bill Requires Standardized Site Plan Review Forms

New York Senate Bill S08642, introduced in the 2025-2026 session, proposes to require towns, villages, and cities to develop standardized forms for site plan review applications. The bill aims to streamline the application process by ensuring all necessary requirements are clearly outlined on a single form.

Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act

New York Assembly Bill A04877 proposes the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act. It would allow cities with over one million residents to declare a housing emergency if vacancy rates are 5% or less, and other municipalities to do so after public hearings and data review.

Rhinebeck Town Hotel Motel Tax Authorization

The New York State Senate has introduced Bill S08188, which would authorize the town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County to establish hotel and motel taxes. The bill is currently in the draft stage and has been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee.

NY Bill Permits Reusable Containers for Food Service

New York Assembly Bill A08007 requires food service establishments to permit customers to use their own reusable containers for beverage refills and food leftovers. The bill also mandates that establishments post signs informing customers of this option. It is currently in the draft stage, pending review by the Assembly Health Committee.

NY Bill S02509: Transfer of Incarcerated Individuals from Unsafe County Jails

New York Senate Bill S02509, introduced for the 2025-2026 legislative session, proposes to establish procedures for transferring incarcerated individuals from county jails to state correctional institutions when county jails become unsafe due to extraordinary circumstances. The bill has been referred to the Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee and is currently in the drafting stage.

New York Bill Requires Public Body Training on Open Meetings and FOIL

New York Senate Bill S09603, introduced for the 2025-2026 legislative session, proposes requiring members of public bodies to complete at least two hours of training on the state's open meetings and freedom of information laws. The bill specifically mandates one hour dedicated to open meetings law and one hour to freedom of information law.