New New York laws taking effect October 23, 2026
46 laws take effect October 23, 2026.
Of the 1,083 bills enacted since 2025, 1,062 have an effective date and 21 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 8:23 p.m. EST.
Agriculture (5)
A 11373 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends provisions of law relating to the taking of sharks
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, [2026] 2028.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 11377 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends provisions related to the regulation of the amount of Jonah crabs that may be taken
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 11443 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to commercial food fish licenses
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 11532 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends certain provisions relating to a Long Island deer management pilot program
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 10045 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special management areas
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Budget (5)
A 10052 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
A 10343 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings; extending effectiveness
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 11454 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of the coordinated construction act for lower Manhattan relating to joint bidding on contracts for public work projects
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 11455 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to joint bidding on contracts for public work projects
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 9947 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the collection and use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Climate (2)
A 11392 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends provisions relating to the establishment of the mercury thermostat collection act
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 9098 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends the urban deer management pilot program
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Traffic (2)
A 10744 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Permanently authorizes the pilot residential parking permit system in the city of Buffalo
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 9693 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the operation of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Affordability (1)
A 11437 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to license fees required to be paid by wholesale beer licensees to sell cider
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Crime (1)
S 8732 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to qualifications for holding the office of deputy sheriff in the county of Montgomery
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Taxes (1)
A 10162 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Orangetown, County of Rockland
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Other (29)
A 10201 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Exempts the village of Williamsville fire department from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of its membership
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 10998 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, Inc.
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
A 11297 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Exempts the Liverpool Fire Department from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 11321 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Removes residency requirements for Washington county deputy county attorneys
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
A 7839 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Firefighter's Benevolent Association
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
A 8796 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Provides an exemption for certain parcels of land from licensing restrictions for on-premises alcohol consumption for certain manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 10028 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Exempts the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department No.1, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 10176 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Authorizes non-resident volunteer membership within the East Concord Fire Department, Inc.
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 10187 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Bethpage
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 10244 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the use of certain moneys received by the West Babylon Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association and the modernization of certain language
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
S 10526 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Permits Yates county assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders to reside in Monroe county
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 10586 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Extends provisions relating to public hearings on proposed rules
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 1443 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Authorizes the town justice of the town of Rushford, county of Allegany, to be a nonresident of such town
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 5691 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Authorizes the town justice of the town of West Almond, county of Allegany, to be a nonresident of such town
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 7204 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Exempts the Caughdenoy Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the forty-five percent limit on non-resident members
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 8276 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the qualifications to hold the position of assistant county attorney in the county of Rockland
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 8454 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the residency requirement for the St. Lawrence county public health director and community services director
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 8681 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 8733 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to qualifications for holding the office of correction officer in the county of Montgomery
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 8953 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Establishes the Clarence Center Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
S 9153 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to licensing restrictions for on-premises alcohol consumption for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages at specific locations
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 9197 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Provides for the incorporation of the New Hartford Volunteer Exempt Firefighters' Benevolent Association
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
S 9248 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the residency of certain officers of the village of Washingtonville, Orange county
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 9273 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Exempts certain parcels of land from licensing restrictions prohibiting manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of alcoholic beverages from sharing an interest in a licensed premises; repealer
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 9447 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to qualifications to hold the positions of village treasurer, deputy village treasurer, village clerk, deputy clerk and building inspector in the village of Briarcliff Manor
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 9516 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the exemption of certain parcels of land from the licensing restrictions prohibiting manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of alcoholic beverages from sharing an interest in a licensed premises
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 9968 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Establishes the Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company Benevolent Association
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
S 9969 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Authorizes the town justice of the town of Dix to be a nonresident of such town
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
S 9977 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Relates to the Islip Terrace Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association
How we got this date
This act shall take effect immediately
Signed by the Governor Oct 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Oct 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Enacted, but not yet dated (21)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect October 23, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.
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- A 1021UnresolvedEstablishes when services for traumatic brain injuries granted pursuant to a waiver shall begina chapter of the laws of 2024 amending the social services law, as proposed in legislative bill number 7369 isn't in the record
- A 10344UnresolvedExtends certain provisions relating to supermarkets providing excess edible food to food relief organizationschapter 352 of the laws of 2020 isn't in the record
- A 11368UnresolvedExtends certain provisions relating to physical therapy assistantstwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- A 11547ContingentRelates to the staffing and operations of a cancer research institute and a related not-for-profit corporationCompletion of the transfer of all grants from Health Research, Inc. to Roswell Park Cancer Research Corporation
- A 1676UnresolvedRelates to the commissioner of corrections and community supervision's heat mitigation plan for correctional facilitiesS 7781's own effective date isn't resolved
- A 2432UnresolvedRelates to reducing work related musculoskeletal disorderstwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- A 3002UnresolvedDEBT SERVICE FUND--GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDno enacted text on file
- A 329ContingentRelates to setting integrated behavioral health servicesRates of reimbursement for integrated behavioral health services approved and certified by OMH and OASAS, or the regulations under MHL 36.06(d) become effective, whichever is later
- A 7906UnresolvedClarifies the provision of donate life registration to certain insured personschapter 758 of the laws of 2022, as amended by chapter 159 of the laws of 2024 isn't in the record
- A 8432UnresolvedExtends provisions of law relating to enforcement and support obligations through the suspension of driving privilegestwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- A 8433UnresolvedExtends current exemptions of income and resources for public assistance programstwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- A 8661UnresolvedExtends provisions of law related to youth pheasant hunting on long islandtwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- A 927UnresolvedIncludes information on congenital heart defect births as part of the department of health's health care and wellness education and outreach program; repealerS 9283's own effective date isn't resolved
- A 9438UnresolvedRelates to price comparisons of prices charged by energy services companiestwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- A 9514UnresolvedRelates to the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to excluding certain food donations from sales taxS 2279's own effective date isn't resolved
- S 2279ContingentExcludes certain food donations from sales taxFirst day of a sales tax quarterly period (Tax Law 1136(b)) beginning at least 90 days after the act becomes law
- S 3497UnresolvedExtends provisions relating to the mortgage tax in the county of Yatestwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- S 753UnresolvedRelates to the definition of medical debtS 8373's own effective date isn't resolved
- S 789UnresolvedRelates to findings in child abuse or neglect proceedingsS 7348's own effective date isn't resolved
- S 8047UnresolvedRelates to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex CountyCONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 14 of the constitution, in relation to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County isn't in the record
- S 8273ContingentRelates to property used by the Greenburgh North Castle Union Free School District number 12 and authorizes such school district to affiliate with Rising Ground, Inc.; repealerEarlier of July 1, 2025 or the expiration of the lease agreement for property at 623 Blooming Grove Turnpike, town of New Windsor, Orange county