Bills & Laws
Browse the current laws of New York organized by subject matter. You can also search for changes to the laws (known as "bills") which have been proposed by members of the Senate, members of the Assembly, and the Governor.
How a Bill Becomes Law
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Senator has new policy idea
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Idea is drafted into a Bill
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Bill undergoes committee process
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Senate and Assembly pass bill
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Bill is signed by Governor
2025-26 by the numbers
Bill #
Title & Sponsor
Votes
Relates to authorizing body scanner utilization in certain facilities under the office of children and family services
53
Aye
1
Nay
Relates to child care provider registration
52
Aye
2
Nay
Relates to state use of disaster emergency response personnel and non-state resource providers
53
Aye
1
Nay
Relates to certificate of residence policies for community colleges
54
Aye
0
Nay
Bill #
Title & Sponsor
Votes
54
Aye
0
Nay
47
Aye
13
Nay
60
Aye
0
Nay