Bill > A05117

This bill requires every state agency and government entity to base their planning, policy enforcement, and reporting on worst-case scenario statistics. Specifically, the bill defines "worst-case scenario" as: 1) creating plans with the highest degree of safety to ensure viability even under the most extreme circumstances, 2) enforcing policies that both aim to reduce the likelihood of a worst-case scenario while simultaneously assuming such a scenario is occurring, and 3) reporting statistics and findings that highlight the worst-case scenario when absolute certainty cannot be established. The bill would amend the executive law by adding a new section (170-i) mandating this approach across all state departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, authorities, and other government instrumentalities. The legislation would take effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to prepare necessary rules and regulations to implement the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5117