New York State Legislation

The bill would punish anyone who recklessly causes a minor's death with second-degree murder and life without parole, changing how such crimes are charged and sentenced.

The bill requires third-party review for factory-built homes and new penalties. Local governments still control zoning and site rules.

It blocks court orders that limit health workers after they leave a job if it would hurt patient access or care. Courts would weigh access and continuity when ruling.

The bill would require registration and visible identification for certain off-road and motorized vehicles. It would help police trace ownership and keep ownership records up to date.

Ads with synthetic performers must show notices for as long as the performer appears. Political videos must keep the disclosure visible during deceptive media.

Lawmakers must disclose AI involvement before remarks. The record would show a digital warning if disclosure is missing.

If a building permit review looks slow, you can hire a licensed private reviewer. The department then must decide within 20 days after the report.

The bill would require serial checks and owner consent before destroying a stolen firearm. It could change how buyback programs handle stolen guns.

It would block projects on tier-one lands and require land transfers for tier-two sites. Local laws would be respected, and towns paid annually.

Insurers cannot cut negotiated rates when providers bill other services the same day. The change aims to keep pay fair and predictable for patients and doctors.

The bill would change how some nuclear-related waste is classified in state rules, affecting waste handlers and their rules.

If it passes, insurers would cover salpingectomy with little or no cost sharing for many insured people. Those in high-deductible plans may still pay the deductible.

State-operated marinas would need a life preserver at each designated area. It helps people reach safety quickly if someone falls in.

The bill lets owners who missed a renewal re-apply within 30 days after receiving a tax bill. It would not guarantee an exemption, but could keep it possible if eligible.

The bill would require districts to ban AI humanoid robots from teaching or grading students. It would require schools to write a policy on robot use.

The bill would let degree-holders work under supervision for up to 90 days after they apply for licenses and permits. It aims to prevent service gaps while licenses are processed.

You could take family leave in four-hour blocks. If you work more than one block in a day, benefits may not apply.

It would remove sales tax on school buses and their running supplies. Schools and bus operators would save money on purchases if the bill takes effect.

The bill lets social workers employed by lawyers skip abuse reports when all information comes from legal representation, changing how child-safety cases are handled.

If passed, qualifying wheelchair-accessible electric vehicles would be exempt from state sales tax. Local taxes may apply in different areas.

The bill lets counties form teams to connect homeless people with housing and services. It sets privacy rules and team protocols to protect people's information.

Some resident-owned parks could treat certain occupancy charges as rent for eviction cases, but only in specific circumstances. It does not create liens.

The bill would require advance notices to municipal leaders and school officials when a sex offender is moved to a community program or residence.

If passed, deters parking enforcers from using stickers to regulate parking. It may change how drivers receive notices and how tickets are issued.