Bill > S01503

This bill amends the state administrative procedure act to require state agencies to obtain approval from both the state senate and assembly before adopting or readopting emergency regulations, with an exception for rules that are immediately necessary to preserve public health, safety, and general welfare. Currently, agencies can adopt emergency rules without legislative approval if they determine such rules are urgently needed. The proposed changes would require legislative review and concurrent resolution for emergency rule readoption, limiting the duration of emergency rules to 30 days (reduced from 60 days in the existing law) and mandating that agencies submit notices of proposed rulemaking and assessments of public comments. The bill aims to increase legislative oversight of emergency regulations by ensuring that the senate and assembly have an opportunity to review and approve rules that agencies want to keep in place on an emergency basis, while still preserving the ability to quickly respond to urgent public safety situations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1503