Downstate New York Law Tracker

Downstate Law Update, watch of October 9, 2026: 0 changed the law, 8 in motion

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Watch of October 9, 2026: 0 changed the law, 8 in motion. Every line links the official record.

In motion

NYC Int 1127-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-10-08): Amending and eliminating certain reporting requirements within the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York.
NYC Int 1105-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-10-08): Providing an enforcement mechanism against unfair methods of competition, and unfair, deceptive, abusive, or unlawful acts or practices in business, trade, or commerce, and to deter the continuing use of such practices.
NYC Int 1102-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-10-08): Installation of sidewalk riding detection technology on electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems.
NYC Int 1130-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-10-08): Requiring certain disclosures and prohibiting deceptive representations in the promotion of artificial intelligence models.
NYC Int 1123-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-10-08): City contractors and subcontractors posting information concerning whistleblower protections and clarifying whistleblower protections for reporting conduct related to the use or development of an artificial intelligence model.
NYC Int 1120-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-10-08): Requiring third-party delivery services to track and notify certain food delivery workers of certain unsafe traffic behaviors.
NYC Int 1110-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-10-08): Prohibiting the operation of class 3 e-bicycles.
NYC Int 1103-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-10-08): Designating probation officers and supervising probation officers as uniformed officers for the purposes of collective bargaining.

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Downstate Law Update, watch of September 29, 2026: 4 changed the law, 2 in motion

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Watch of September 29, 2026: 4 changed the law, 2 in motion. Every line links the official record.

Changed the law

A2657 (Albany, signed, 2026-09-28): Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof [Add §1886, Pub Auth L Public Authorities Law]
S1986 (Albany, signed, 2026-09-28): Extends the time period for recovery of energy performance contract costs incurred by school districts [Amd §3602, Ed L Education Law]
A9590 (Albany, signed, 2026-09-28): Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities on Governor's Island [Amd §§1676 & 1680, Pub Auth L Public Authorities Law]
A10602 (Albany, signed, 2026-09-25): Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to D'Youville Housing Association LLC for the construction of facilities [Amd §§1676 & 1680, Pub Auth L Public Authorities Law]

In motion

NYC T2026-2603 (NYC Council, introduced, 2026-10-08): Requiring certain disclosures and prohibiting deceptive representations in the promotion of artificial intelligence models.
NYC T2026-2604 (NYC Council, introduced, 2026-10-08): City contractors and subcontractors posting information concerning whistleblower protections and clarifying whistleblower protections for reporting conduct related to the use or development of an artificial intelligence model.

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Downstate Law Update, watch of September 25, 2026: 0 changed the law, 11 in motion

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Watch of September 25, 2026: 0 changed the law, 11 in motion. Every line links the official record.

In motion

NYC Int 1094-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-24): Reporting Legionella test results to the department of health and mental hygiene.
NYC Int 1074-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-24): Ensuring minimum scheduling flexibility for the health and safety of contracted delivery workers.
NYC Int 1090-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-24): A landlord portal for rental assistance programs.
NYC Int 1078-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-24): Limiting communication between the department of correction and federal immigration authorities.
NYC Int 1077-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-24): Limiting the circumstances in which a person may be detained by the police department on a civil immigration detainer.
NYC Int 1072-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-24): The dissemination of information on the rent freeze program and training for participating agencies.
NYC Int 1069-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-24): Study of safe delivery times by contracted delivery workers and the promulgation of safe delivery time standards.
A2657 (Albany, delivered, 2026-09-22): Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof [Add §1886, Pub Auth L Public Authorities Law]
S1986 (Albany, delivered, 2026-09-22): Extends the time period for recovery of energy performance contract costs incurred by school districts [Amd §3602, Ed L Education Law]
A10602 (Albany, delivered, 2026-09-22): Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to D'Youville Housing Association LLC for the construction of facilities [Amd §§1676 & 1680, Pub Auth L Public Authorities Law]
A9590 (Albany, delivered, 2026-09-22): Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to The New York Climate Exchange Inc. for the construction of facilities on Governor's Island [Amd §§1676 & 1680, Pub Auth L Public Authorities Law]

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Downstate Law Update, watch of September 22, 2026: 11 changed the law, 23 in motion

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Watch of September 22, 2026: 11 changed the law, 23 in motion, 5 county settlement resolutions. Every line links the official record.

Changed the law

Nassau LL 3-2026 (Nassau, enacted): A LOCAL LAW TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING KRATOM
Nassau LL 6-2026 (Nassau, enacted): A LOCAL LAW TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF NITROUS OXIDE WHIPPED CREAM CHARGERS IN NASSAU COUNTY EXCEP TO BUSINESSES WITH APPROPRIATE FOOD SALE PERMITS OR LICENSES
Nassau LL 6-2025 (Nassau, enacted): A LOCAL LAW TO PROHIBIT DEMONSTRATING WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF ANOTHER PERSON ENTERING OR LEAVING A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND NOT WITHIN THIRTY-FIVE FEET (35) OF AN ENTRANCE
Suffolk LL 3-2026 (Suffolk, enacted): A Local Law to prohibit the storage, non-retail sale, distribution, shipping and receiving of banned flavored liquid nicotine products. (Bontempi)
Suffolk LL 6-2026 (Suffolk, enacted): A Local Law to establish additional regulations on the use of electric scooters and electric assist bicycles. (Pres. Off.)
Suffolk LL 7-2026 (Suffolk, enacted): A Local Law to increase restrictions and penalties for the unlawful use of motorized scooters within Suffolk County. (Pres. Off.)
Suffolk LL 14-2026 (Suffolk, enacted): A Local Law to clarify certain prohibitions regarding the use of bicycles with electric assist under Chapter 319. (Flotteron)
NYC Int 0685-2026 (NYC Council, enacted, 2026-09-12): Establishing an office of insurance affordability. (Local Law 137 of 2026)
NYC Int 0839-2026 (NYC Council, enacted, 2026-09-12): Making the certification of no harassment pilot program permanent and adding criteria for inclusion of certain buildings in the program. (Local Law 138 of 2026)
NYC Res 0387-2026 (NYC Council, adopted, 2026-08-13): Mitigate the rising cost of property insurance for affordable housing. (A.07828A/S.07939, A.9015 and A.9016A)
NYC Res 0389-2026 (NYC Council, adopted, 2026-08-13): Automobile Insurance Consumer Information Act. (S.1196/A.3893)

In motion

NYC T2026-2590 (NYC Council, introduced, 2026-10-08): Installation of sidewalk riding detection technology on electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems.
NYC T2026-2361 (NYC Council, introduced, 2026-10-08): Prohibiting the operation of class 3 e-bicycles.
NYC T2026-2587 (NYC Council, introduced, 2026-10-08): Requiring third-party delivery services to track and notify certain food delivery workers of certain unsafe traffic behaviors.
NYC T2026-2570 (NYC Council, introduced, 2026-09-24): Study of safe delivery times by contracted delivery workers and the promulgation of safe delivery time standards.
NYC T2026-1424 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-24): A landlord portal for rental assistance programs.
NYC T2026-2458 (NYC Council, introduced, 2026-09-24): The dissemination of information on the rent freeze program and training for participating agencies.
NYC Int 1066-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-10): Installation of traffic calming devices in bicycle lanes.
NYC Int 1063-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-10): Pedicabs with electric assist.
NYC Int 1033-2026 (NYC Council, laid over in committee, 2026-09-10): Making certain informational requirements for notices concerning rent increase exemption programs discretionary.
NYC Int 1062-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-10): Requiring the commissioner of health and mental hygiene to maintain a public database of locations impacted by legionella.
NYC Int 1037-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-10): Public bathroom access for delivery workers.
NYC Int 1030-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-09-10): The declaration of a public nuisance by the department of housing preservation and development in connection with lead hazards.
Suffolk IR 1732-2026 (Suffolk, laid on the table, 2026-09-09): Adopting Local Law No. -2026, A Local Law protecting consumers aged 60 and older from gold bar and precious metal courier scams. (Bontempi) · ADOPTED WITH C/N ON 09/09/2026
NYC Int 0994-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-08-13): Requiring third-party food delivery services to maintain liability insurance.
NYC Int 0988-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-08-13): Prohibiting the advertisement of vehicles required to be registered with the department of motor vehicles as powered bicycles or powered mobility devices and related outreach.
NYC Int 0985-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-08-13): Establishment of a trade-in program concerning powered bicycles.
NYC Int 1008-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-08-13): Protecting the health insurance coverage and contribution for Medicare-eligible retired employees of the city of New York and their Medicare-eligible dependents.
NYC Int 0993-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-08-13): Establishing the taxi and limousine commission’s authority over pedicabs, and to repeal subchapter 9 of chapter 2 of title 20 of such code relating to the department of consumer and worker protection’s oversight and regulation of pedicabs.
NYC Int 1011-2026 (NYC Council, laid over in committee, 2026-08-13): Evictions of older adult tenants.
NYC Int 1004-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-08-13): Pedestrian safety.
NYC Int 0995-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-08-13): Requiring that police officers be trained on laws and policies related to the use of physical restraints on pregnant and postpartum individuals.
NYC Int 1007-2026 (NYC Council, in committee, 2026-08-13): Prohibiting third-party grocery delivery services from requiring delivery workers to wear backpacks for deliveries on certain vehicles or to make deliveries of goods weighing more than 22 pounds in a single trip.
NYC Int 1005-2026 (NYC Council, laid over in committee, 2026-08-13): Education and outreach about Legionnaires’ disease and disease outbreaks.

Settlement resolutions on the county calendar

Nassau RESOLUTION 128-2026 (Nassau, on the calendar, 2026-09-28): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNT ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE THE CLAIMS OF PLAINTIFF, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACTION ENTITLED CELY DECOLONGON V. NASSAU COUNTY, ET AL. INDEX NO. 618522/2023, PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY LAW, THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAW OF NASSAU COUNTY AND THE NASSAU COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. 239-26 (AT)
Nassau RESOLUTION 129-2026 (Nassau, on the calendar, 2026-09-28): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE THE CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACTION ENTITLED CAPIBIANCO V. COUNTY OF NASSAU, ET AL. INDEX NO. 610160/2022, PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY LAW, THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAW OF NASSAU COUNTY AND THE NASSAU COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. 250-26 (AT)
Nassau RESOLUTION 130-2026 (Nassau, on the calendar, 2026-09-28): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE THE CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACTION ENTITLED PASSARELLA V. COUNTY OF NASSAU, ET. AL., INDEX NO. 601116/2020 PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY LAW, THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAW OF NASSAU COUNTY AND THE NASSAU COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. 251-26 (AT)
Nassau RESOLUTION 131-2026 (Nassau, on the calendar, 2026-09-28): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE THE CLAIM OF PLAINTIFFS, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACTION ENTITLED SANJAY SEHGAL AND RITU SEHGAL V. NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT, ET AL., INDEX NO. 618109/2024, PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY LAW, THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAW OF NASSAU COUNTY AND THE NASSAU COUNTY
Nassau RESOLUTION 132-2026 (Nassau, on the calendar, 2026-09-28): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE THE CLAIMS OF PLAINTIFFS, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACTION ENTITLED SCOTT, ET AL. V COUNTY OF NASSAU, ET AL. INDEX NO. 608928/2023 PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY LAW, THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAW OF NASSAU COUNTY AND THE NASSAU COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. 262-26 (AT)

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Downstate Law Update, watch of September 20, 2026: 4 changed the law, 0 in motion

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Watch of September 20, 2026: 4 changed the law, 0 in motion. Every line links the official record.

Changed the law

S10085 (Albany, signed, 2026-09-10): Extends the twenty-five year presumptive eligibility period for certain retirement benefits for injuries or illnesses related to World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations [Amd R & SS L, generally; amd §2575, Ed L; amd §208-f, Gen Muni L; amd §§13-168, 13-353.1, 13-551 & 13-252.1, NYC Ad Cd Retirement and Social Security Law]
A10835 (Albany, signed, 2026-09-09): Prohibits the impersonation of an employee organization or an employee representative [Add §216, Civ Serv L Civil Service Law]
A6950 (Albany, signed, 2026-09-09): Enacts "the construction reporting pay act" [Add §§224-g & 196-e, Lab L Labor Law]
S3460 (Albany, signed, 2026-09-09): Relates to granting employees access to personnel records [Add §210-b, Lab L Labor Law]

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