NY Senate Legislation

NY Senate Bill S5227 - Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex

New York State Senate Bill S5227 proposes an amendment to Article 14, Section 1 of the state constitution concerning the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County. The bill has passed the Senate and is moving through the legislative process.

800 Bills Signed Into Law by Governor

The Governor of New York has signed 800 bills into law, impacting various sectors including economic development, real property tax exemptions, emergency medical systems, consumer protection, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, oil and gas leases, and law enforcement counseling. These new laws will take effect on January 8, 2026.

Bill S496: Employers Inform Employees About Employment Contract Provisions

New York State Senate Bill S496 requires employers to inform employees that non-disclosure or non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts do not prohibit communication with law enforcement, the EEOC, the state division of human rights, or an attorney. The bill aims to clarify employee rights regarding reporting and legal counsel.

Bill S5041 Defines Victim of Sexual Offense

New York State Senate Bill S5041 proposes to amend Executive Law Section 108 to expand the definition of a victim of a sexual offense. The bill specifically includes victims of the unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image within this definition. This change aims to provide broader legal protections for individuals subjected to such offenses.

Requires electronic filing of lobbying filings

The New York State Senate has introduced Bill S5843, which mandates the electronic filing of all lobbying reports through the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying on the Government's online system. This change aims to modernize and streamline the lobbying disclosure process.