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 birth certificates for foreign adoptions
59
Aye
0
Nay
Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate
54
Aye
5
Nay
Prohibits the operation of N.Y. city transit authority subways or trains without a conductor on board
57
Aye
2
Nay
Relates to community preservation funds for the town of Orangetown
52
Aye
7
Nay
Bill #
Title & Sponsor
Votes
58
Aye
0
Nay
39
Aye
20
Nay
