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
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod
60
Aye
1
Nay
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage black sea bass
60
Aye
1
Nay
Relates to pilotage fees on vessels transiting the New York state waters of Long Island Sound or Block Island Sound east of Execution Rocks or Sands Point
58
Aye
3
Nay
Exempts the Liverpool Fire Department from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership
60
Aye
1
Nay
Bill #
Title & Sponsor
Votes
56
Aye
0
Nay
