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A 6004

NY HOUSE

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

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by George Alvarez, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Didi Barrett and 29 other co-sponsors

Bill A 6004 mandates hospitals to notify and engage communities before closing facilities or critical units, ensuring transparency in healthcare decisions.

SUBSTITUTED BY S1226
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A 8908

NY HOUSE

Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Chris Burdick, Robert Carroll, Catalina Cruz and 21 other co-sponsors

Prohibits law enforcement from wearing masks or disguises when engaging with the public, to improve identification and transparency during on-duty encounters.

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A 7929

NY HOUSE

Relates to prohibiting food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon, Sarah Clark, Catalina Cruz and 11 other co-sponsors

Bill A 7929 ensures consumers can pay in cash at food stores and retail shops, protecting those without access to electronic payment methods from discrimination.

SUBSTITUTED BY S4153A
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A 2134

NY HOUSE

Enacts the supportive housing modernization act

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Khaleel Anderson, Harry Bronson, Catalina Cruz and 28 other co-sponsors

Bill A 2134 modernizes supportive housing, boosting funding and integrating services to improve access for vulnerable individuals and families facing homelessness.

REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
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A 56

NY HOUSE

Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Chris Burdick, Catalina Cruz, Brian Cunningham and 12 other co-sponsors

Prohibits residential landlords from charging returned rent check fees beyond actual, documented costs, protecting tenants from excessive penalties and forcing cost-proofing.

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