New York State Legislation

A new study would measure how much money families need to be secure. It wouldn't change benefits or who can qualify.

Big AI makers would need safety reviews and report incidents. It would protect workers and the public, but may raise costs.

The bill would require major capital improvement rent notices to include a plain-language explanation of tenants' response rights and a list of legal services, helping renters understand deadlines and options.

If enacted, student-athletes could not sign paid endorsement deals for tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances, or gambling. It would reshape who can promote products for athletes.

The bill lets judges use a new category when deciding bail in cases involving harm to a child. It does not mandate bail.

It tightens when bills are due and adds higher interest for late payments in workers' comp. That could mean faster payments to providers but higher costs for employers.

Schools would require screening for dyslexia before kindergarten and notify families. Parents could opt out by checking a box.

The bill would lock any NIL earnings over $10,000 for under-18 athletes into a trust until graduation or turning 18. Parents must set up the accounts.

This bill would let the Department of Health fund ambulance projects like buildings, vehicles, and gear. Grants depend on funding and aren’t guaranteed.

It would fund grants for volunteer EMS projects, like buildings and equipment, only if money is approved.

The bill would ban services that create nudified images of identifiable people without consent, with penalties funding victim services. Victims could sue and access support from the new fund.

It would require warning labels on infant head-support devices and packaging. Caregivers would see guidance on limiting use and repositioning.

Hospitals would provide newborn discharge supplies like diapers, wipes, and menstrual products, and offer a free one-week formula. Parents can choose to accept or decline.

The department could review insurers' pricing rules by seeing models or claims data. It mainly affects insurers and regulators; policyholders aren't directly affected yet.

The bill would stop insurers from using your credit history to decide homeowners coverage or pricing. This makes rates more fair for people with low or no credit.

The bill would require schools and camps to monitor amplified sound and act quickly when limits are reached, helping protect kids' hearing.

Agencies that got settlement funds must post annual spend reports online, with reviews, so residents can see how money is used.

The bill would raise the cap on the vendor sales tax credit to $500 per period, while keeping the 5% rate and filing deadlines.

The bill changes how business expenses are treated for state taxes. It could alter taxes for companies and affect costs, but specifics are not explained.

A seven-member board would decide rewards for tips that help close Medicaid fraud cases, and a new fund would pay those rewards from recovered money.

The bill would formalize a Medicaid fraud hotline and require sharing tips with the Attorney General's team, with annual reports. It could affect providers, tipsters, and patients.

The bill lets lawmakers earn extra income under certain financial strain, with a sworn statement. It could affect public trust in government.

The bill would remove the cap on outside income for lawmakers. It could change how politicians earn money while serving.

It would give workers up to 50% tuition help for training in developmental disability care. Employers would repay half of training costs after completion.