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
Requires insurers to cover the substitution of a brand name prescription drug when the federal food and drug administration has declared that there is a supply issue with a generic drug
50
Aye
10
Nay
Relates to including dental implants, replacement dental prosthetic appliances, crowns and root canals as medically necessary dental care and services for coverage under the Medicaid program
60
Aye
0
Nay
Authorizes full-time college students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their colleges are located
39
Aye
21
Nay
Establishes an awareness campaign on the use of hormone replacement therapy in treating the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
60
Aye
0
Nay
Bill #
Title & Sponsor
Votes
59
Aye
0
Nay
56
Aye
3
Nay
