New York State Legislation

Bill would require rural water utilities to adopt a cybersecurity action plan and report breaches within 24 hours.

Senate bill would require at least one AED at each covered utility worksite where two or more workers operate transmission or distribution lines 601 volts or more.

New York would allow online-only self-exclusion from gambling, with the Gaming Commission setting placement and removal rules for platforms.

New York bill would bar healthcare non-competes for licensed workers and require employer notice, with damages up to $10,000 per affected worker.

Lawmakers would allow cyclists charged with noncriminal bicycle violations to watch an approved safety video instead of paying a fine, under a new bill.

The Senate would formally commend James R. Peluso posthumously for military service and veteran work, and send a copy of the resolution to his family.

New York's Department of Health would create a free tickborne illness course with expert input, updated yearly, available to medical colleges and health departments, taking effect one year after enactment.

The state would offer free courses to help people qualify as appraisers. Colleges may help design them.

It blocks use of bus lane cameras on a specific street segment, while enforcement rules remain unchanged elsewhere.

The bill would require the state to create specialized living options for Prader-Willi syndrome with safety, food security, and medical monitoring standards.

A temporary commission would study cooling towers and Legionnaires' disease and report findings with possible design or regulatory ideas. It would hold public hearings to gather input.

If your child moves to home instruction after enough absences, districts must review instructional plans within 60 days. Parents must show evidence, and districts may ask for more if needed.

The bill would block home schooling for some students if a parent or teacher is under investigation or has certain convictions. Districts must report to OCFS and set rules.

It would ban secrecy agreements for data-center projects and require public review of development details.

The bill would stop charities from helping designated terrorist groups. It would let the state sue or dissolve charities that break the rules.

The bill sets up grants to attract direct flights. It could help local travel and jobs if funded.

The bill would require providers to offer an antiphospholipid test during prenatal care. It does not force patients to take the test, and rules may be created later.

The bill would let some license applicants practice under supervision for up to 90 days after applying. It could affect applicants, supervisors, and service recipients.

The bill lets the housing division enforce fire and housing codes on municipal properties. Details on inspections and penalties are unclear.

It would ban selling shock gloves. Owners would have 60 days to surrender before possession becomes illegal, with penalties for violations.

The bill makes stealing a package from a carrier a felony with fines up to $250,000. It covers packages in transit and at delivery points.

It would tax state-owned land gradually, with yearly increases. Local taxes and who pays could change, but many details aren't clear.

It would allow taxing certain state lands. Details on tax collection and revenue are unclear.

The bill lets courts consider treatment instead of jail for more people with mental health needs. It sets rules for evaluation, conditions, and reporting.