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 prohibiting the establishment of new for-profit hospices
47
Aye
13
Nay
Relates to the appropriate staff/child ratios for family day care homes, group family day care homes, school age day care programs and day care centers
58
Aye
1
Nay
Relates to collecting data regarding alternative living arrangements for children who are at a substantial risk of maltreatment
53
Aye
0
Nay
Provides for the protection of health information
49
Aye
10
Nay
Bill #
Title & Sponsor
Votes
Requires training regarding sexual assault for police officers and child protective services workers
61
Aye
0
Nay
61
Aye
1
Nay
