The New York State Senate

Summary: News from the Majority

Find the latest Senate-wide news and announcements, or explore the issues that impact you. Visit the Senators and Committees page if you are interested in news and updates for a particular senator or committee.

News from the Majority

Find the latest Senate-wide news and announcements, or explore the issues that impact you. Visit the Senators and Committees page if you are interested in news and updates for a particular senator or committee.

All News

Press Releases


Press Release

Prisons,
Crime and Corrections,
DOCCS

Senate Passes Prison Reforms to Address Crisis in State Correctional Facilities

June 12, 2025


Press Release

Utilities,
Consumer Protection,
Affordability

Legislation Holding Public Service Commission Accountable to NY Ratepayers Passes Senate

June 5, 2025


Press Release

Veterans,
Taxes,
Education

New York State Senate Marks Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony by Advancing Laws to Support NY Veterans, Service Members

May 27, 2025


Press Release

Heath,
Prescription Drug Costs,
Hospital Closures,
Addiction & Overdose Prevention,
Child Health Plus

New York Senate Passes Legislation to Make Prescription Drugs, Healthcare More Affordable and Accessible

May 20, 2025


Press Release

Crime Victims,
Housing,
Consumer Protection,
Domestic Violence

New York State Senate Advances Legislation to Safeguard and Aid Domestic Violence Survivors

May 13, 2025


Press Release

Prisons,
Crime and Corrections,
DOCCS

Senate Passes Prison Reforms to Address Crisis in State Correctional Facilities

June 12, 2025


Press Release

Utilities,
Consumer Protection,
Affordability

Legislation Holding Public Service Commission Accountable to NY Ratepayers Passes Senate

June 5, 2025


Press Release

Veterans,
Taxes,
Education

New York State Senate Marks Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony by Advancing Laws to Support NY Veterans, Service Members

May 27, 2025


Press Release

Heath,
Prescription Drug Costs,
Hospital Closures,
Addiction & Overdose Prevention,
Child Health Plus

New York Senate Passes Legislation to Make Prescription Drugs, Healthcare More Affordable and Accessible

May 20, 2025


Press Release

Crime Victims,
Housing,
Consumer Protection,
Domestic Violence

New York State Senate Advances Legislation to Safeguard and Aid Domestic Violence Survivors

May 13, 2025

Find and Follow Issues

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flextime

presidency

schools

NRG

short-term apartment rental

drug awareness

Assembly Majority

Gowanus Canal Superfund Site

repeal 50-A

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New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame


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  • Senator has new policy idea

  • Idea is drafted into a Bill

  • Bill undergoes committee process

  • Senate and Assembly pass bill

  • Bill is signed by Governor