New York Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in New York: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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Recent Vote
A00070 voted 32-0 in the House
Taxes Bill to Watch
A00025: Repeals provisions relating to imposition of a highway use tax for the…
Hot Topics
Education and Taxes legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
42
Introduced
2
Passed
0
Enacted
Why This Matters
How New York legislation affects you
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New York's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with financial regulation, labor, and housing driving the most activity.
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Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.
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Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.
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Legislative momentum is building: 2 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.
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Finance professionals and renters should follow housing and labor bills that could affect daily life or business operations.
New York Quick Guide
Common questions about New York legislation
Who represents me in New York?
Who represents me in New York?
Governor
Kathy Hochul
Attorney General
Letitia A. James
How does New York's legislature work?
How does New York's legislature work?
New York's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in New York right now?
What are the top issues in New York right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Taxes, Housing. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on New York legislation?
How do I stay updated on New York legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
New York at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
42
Introduced
2
Passed
0
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in New York
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
A00026
Prohibits Medicaid service providers from requiring prior authorization for antiretroviral prescription drugs for the treatment or prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Last action: Dec 19, 2025
Prohibits Medicaid service providers from requiring prior authorization for antiretroviral prescription drugs for the treatment or prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Linda Rosenthal (Democrat)
- Voted 57-2 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jun 05, 2025Senate
Jun 12, 2025A00033
Establishes the task force to promote the employment by state agencies of people with disabilities.
Last action: Dec 05, 2025
Establishes the task force to promote the employment by state agencies of people with disabilities.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Christopher Burdick (Democrat)
- Voted 58-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 13, 2025Senate
Jun 10, 2025A00034
Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.
Last action: Dec 05, 2025
Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Christopher Eachus (Democrat)
- Voted 60-0 in the Senate
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Voting Record
House
Apr 08, 2025Senate
Jun 05, 2025A00029
Designates the state of New York a purple heart state.
Last action: Nov 05, 2025
Designates the state of New York a purple heart state.
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by John McDonald (Democrat)
- Voted 58-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Mar 03, 2025Senate
Jun 10, 2025A00056
Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof, provided such dishonored check fee was included in the initial lease.
Last action: Oct 16, 2025
Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof, provided such dishonored check fee was included in the initial lease.
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Harvey Epstein (Democrat)
- Voted 37-22 in the Senate
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Voting Record
House
Apr 02, 2025Senate
Jun 12, 2025A00065
Directs the office of victim services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative including culturally sensitive services that provide language access for those who need it and that are affordable for those with limited means to pay; requires the submission of regular assessments and reports.
Last action: Jun 11, 2025
Directs the office of victim services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative including culturally sensitive services that provide language access for those who need it and that are affordable for those with limited means to pay; requires the submission of regular assessments and reports.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Andrew Hevesi (Democrat)
- Voted 133-5 in the House
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Voting Record
House
Jun 11, 2025A00038
Directs the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers entitled the Neurodiversity Training Pledge.
Last action: May 29, 2025
Directs the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers entitled the Neurodiversity Training Pledge.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Christopher Burdick (Democrat)
- Voted 27-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 29, 2025A00057
Relates to action arising out of consumer debt; defines consumer debt and replaces consumer credit transaction with such term.
Last action: May 28, 2025
Relates to action arising out of consumer debt; defines consumer debt and replaces consumer credit transaction with such term.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Harvey Epstein (Democrat)
- Voted 95-49 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 28, 2025A00021
Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments; makes related provisions.
Last action: Jan 08, 2025
Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments; makes related provisions.
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by William Magnarelli (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
A00022
Prohibits the sale of entertainment vapor products, or any vapor product that has bluetooth, wireless internet, or other internet connectivity, or the ability to play virtual games, play music, or display photos or other animations on the device.
Last action: Jan 08, 2025
Prohibits the sale of entertainment vapor products, or any vapor product that has bluetooth, wireless internet, or other internet connectivity, or the ability to play virtual games, play music, or display photos or other animations on the device.
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Linda Rosenthal (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
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