We pass many laws in the state Legislature during session; however, some enacted laws have delayed effective dates. Please see below for the new laws that take effect this month.
| NEW LAWS TAKING EFFECT – NOVEMBER 2025 | ||
| Effective Date | Chapter | Summary |
| 11/1/2025 | Ch. 503 of 2024 | Prohibits probation officers from having sexual contact with the individuals they supervise and deems a person on probation as being incapable of consent. |
| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 55 of 2025
Part G |
Expands support services for victims of financial abuse and homicide. |
| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 55 of 2025
Part J |
Requires vendors bidding on competitive state contracts to have a gender-based violence and the workplace policy in effect. |
| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 56 of 2025
Part Q |
Provides a one-time $1,800 benefit for individuals who receive public assistance upon the birth of a new baby. |
| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 56 of 2025
Part GG |
Expands homeownership opportunities from the conversion of certain residential rental buildings to condominium status by property owners that commit to preserve affordable housing in New York City. |
| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 58 of 2025
Part D |
Increases the maximum value of an abandoned vehicle that can be claimed by the local authority where it was found.
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| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 58 of 2025
Part Q, §§2, 3, 5 |
Authorizes the use of speed violation cameras in construction and work zones operated by MTA Bridges and Tunnels. |
| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 58 of 2025
Part U |
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence companion models and establishes a suicide prevention fund. |
| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 58 of 2025
Part W |
Enhances disclosure and cancellation requirements to simplify management of automatic renewal subscriptions. |
| 11/5/2025 | Ch. 58 of 2025
Part Z |
Establishes reporting requirements for pharmacy benefit managers about rebate contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and drug manufacturers. |
| 11/15/2025 | Ch. 434 of 2025 | Expands the Residential Redevelopment Inhibited Property Exemption, which provides a local option for the rehabilitation of abandoned properties for affordable housing.
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| 11/15/2025 | Ch. 436 of 2025 | Extends security deposit protections to rent-regulated tenants. |
| 11/15/2025 | Ch. 448 of 2025 | Provides for a credit insurance policy to protect intended parents and surrogates from financial losses due to unsuccessful in-vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination treatments that fail and do not result in the birth of a child. |
| 11/22/2025 | Ch. 76 of 2025 | Requires the electronic benefit transfer helpline to allow for recipients to cancel, lock or unlock a card if they suspect or report fraud. |
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