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NY A10008

NY A10008
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to certain costs of the department of motor vehicles (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); authorizes for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York city; extends provisions of law relating thereto (Part E); extends


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend part U1 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the vehicle and traffic law and other laws relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend part B of chapter 84 of the laws of 2002, amending the state finance law relating to the costs of the department of motor vehicles, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part A); to amend chapter 751 of the laws of 2005, amending the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law relating to establishing the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part B); intentionally omitted (Part C); intentionally omitted (Part D); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City; to amend part FF of chapter 55 of the laws of 2017, relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part E); intentionally omitted (Part F); intentionally omitted (Part G); to amend part PP of chapter of the laws of 2016, amending the public authorities law and the general municipal law relating to the New York transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority, in relation to extending provisions of law relating to certain tax increment financing provisions (Part H); intentionally omitted (Part I); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products in New York state; and to repeal sections 16-x, 16-y and 16-z of section 1 of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968, constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation thereto (Part J); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers (Part K); intentionally omitted (Part L); intentionally omitted (Part M); intentionally omitted (Part N); intentionally omitted (Part O); intentionally omitted (Part P); intentionally omitted (Part Q); intentionally omitted (Part R); intentionally omitted (Part S); to A. 10008--B 2 amend chapter 584 of the laws of 2011, amending the public authorities law relating to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority of the state of New York relative to the establishment of subsidiaries for certain purposes, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part T); intentionally omitted (Part U); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to extending the authority of the New York state urban development corporation to administer the empire state economic development fund (Part V); to amend chapter 393 of the laws of 1994, amending the New York state urban development corporation act, relating to the powers of the New York state urban development corporation to make loans, in relation to extending loan powers (Part W); intentionally omitted (Part X); intentionally omitted (Part Y); intentionally omitted (Part Z); to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring the registration of data brokers, establishing a data deletion mechanism for consumers, and providing related regulatory provisions (Part AA); intentionally omitted (Part BB); intentionally omitted (Part CC); intentionally omitted (Part DD); intentionally omitted (Part EE); intentionally omitted (Part FF); intentionally omitted (Part GG); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the annual consumer guide of health insurers (Subpart A); to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to ongoing treatment by an out-of-network provider during pregnancy (Subpart B); to amend the insurance law, in relation to accessible formulary drug lists (Subpart C); and to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to utilization reviews for treatment for a chronic health condition (Subpart D) (Part HH); intentionally omitted (Part II); intentionally omitted (Part JJ); intentionally omitted (Part KK); to amend chapter 495 of the laws of 2004, amending the insurance law and the public health law relating to the New York state health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part LL); intentionally omitted (Part MM); intentionally omitted (Part NN); to amend the public service law, in relation to utility intervenor reimbursement (Part OO); to amend part T of chapter 57 of the laws of 2017 amending the environmental conservation law, the public health law, the public authorities law, the state finance law and the soil and water conservation districts law relating to the implementation of the "clean water infrastructure act of 2017", in relation to providing state financial assistance payments to rural municipalities in support of water quality infrastructure projects (Part PP); to amend the public service law and the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the excelsior power program (Part QQ); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing the state office of the utility consumer advocate; and to repeal subdivision 4 of section -a of the executive law, in relation to the utility intervention unit (Part RR); in relation to establishing a fare-free bus pilot program within the city of New York (Part SS); establishing the blue ribbon commission on residential affordability through energy savings; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Subpart A); and relating to profits resulting from the participation of electric generating facilities in the federally designated bulk system operator's short-term electric commodity markets (Subpart B)(Part TT); and to amend the insurance law, in relation to including outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies (Part UU) A. 10008--B 3

AI Summary

This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state's transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, extending various provisions related to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) costs and an accident prevention course pilot program until April 1, 2028. It also authorizes for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City and extends related provisions until April 1, 2028. The bill introduces new regulations for data brokers, requiring registration, establishing a data deletion mechanism for consumers, and implementing audit requirements. Additionally, it enhances consumer protections within health insurance by expanding coverage for out-of-network providers during pregnancy, requiring accessible formulary drug lists, and limiting utilization reviews for chronic health conditions to once per year unless specific clinical guidelines necessitate more frequent reviews. The legislation also includes provisions for utility intervenor reimbursement, state financial assistance for rural municipalities' water quality projects, establishes an "Excelsior Power Program" to incentivize smart thermostat use for demand reduction, and creates a State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate to represent utility customers. Furthermore, it mandates a fare-free bus pilot program within New York City for five routes, costing no more than fifteen million dollars, and establishes a "Blue Ribbon Commission on Residential Affordability Through Energy Savings" to study rising utility rates and recommend reforms. Finally, the bill includes provisions related to dairy promotion, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers until 2033, and mandates that certain insurance policies cover outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Budget (Senate)

Last Action

print number 10008b (on 03/09/2026)

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