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
Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production
50
Aye
3
Nay
Enacts the freedom to read act
46
Aye
15
Nay
Establishes a real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service connected disability
59
Aye
0
Nay
Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care
56
Aye
5
Nay
Bill #
Title & Sponsor
Votes
42
Aye
17
Nay
58
Aye
0
Nay
59
Aye
0
Nay
