We pass many important laws in the state legislature some of which is in effect immediately and others that take effect several months if not years after passed.

Please find highlights attached of legislation signed into law by the governor that are now in effect.

New Laws Taking Effect – November 2022
Effective Date Chapter Bill Number Summary
11/1/2022 Ch. 549 of 2021 A.6247-A

S.5246-A

 Requires non-depository lenders to participate in the Community Reinvestment Act in order to ensure mortgage bankers are helping to meet the credit needs of local communities.
11/1/2022 Ch. 497 of 2022 A.3964

S.9163

 Increases fines for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting.
11/3/2022 Ch. 564 of 2022 A.8915-B S.7746-B Directs the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers that have taken the EmployAbility Pledge.
11/8/2022 Ch. 596 of 2021

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 A.518-A

S.4095-B

 Prohibits the sale of pavement products containing coal tar.
11/9/2022 Ch. 58 of 2020

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 A.9508-B

S.7508-B

 Establishes the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program.
11/14/2022 Ch. 501 of 2022 A.3998

S.687

 Clarifies imitation weapons cannot have a laser pointer attached.
11/15/2022 Ch. 504 of 2022 A.811-A

S.3532-A

 Allows for the use of green lights or alternating green and amber lights on municipal vehicles being used for snow removal and clarifies that such vehicles are included under the Move Over Law.
11/15/2022 Ch. 505 of 2022 A.3298-A

S.67-A

 Requires health care practitioners to provide epilepsy patients with information regarding Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
11/15/2022 Ch. 521 of 2022 A.9594-A

S.7664-A

 Allows victims of kidnapping to participate in the address confidentiality program.