{"id":3931,"date":"2026-08-01T13:29:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T17:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.civmixvoices.com\/mcdonald\/?p=3931"},"modified":"2026-07-31T13:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T17:29:58","slug":"new-laws-taking-effect-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.civmixvoices.com\/mcdonald\/new-laws-taking-effect-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Laws Taking Effect – August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

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NEW LAWS TAKING EFFECT<\/strong><\/p>\n

AUGUST 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Effective Date<\/strong><\/td>\nChapter<\/strong><\/td>\nSummary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
8\/5\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 714 of 2025<\/p>\n

A136\/S138<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ch. 1 of 2026<\/p>\n

\u00a7\u00a71-10<\/p>\n

A9515\/S8835<\/a><\/td>\n

Enacts the Medical Aid in Dying law, allowing individuals with a terminal illness to make a voluntary, informed decision to request life-ending medication.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/18\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 571 of 2025<\/p>\n

A8297\/S8374<\/a><\/td>\n

Establishes a pilot program to provide alternative dispute resolution and navigator services in child support cases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/24\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 58 of 2026<\/p>\n

PART BB, \u00a72<\/p>\n

A10008C\/S9008C<\/a><\/td>\n

Requires insurers to provide written explanations for premium changes in certain insurance policies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/25\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 55 of 2026<\/p>\n

Part C, Subpart A, \u00a75<\/p>\n

A10005C\/S9005C<\/a><\/td>\n

Establishes crimes related to utilizing 3D printers for manufacturing ghost guns and firearm components.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/25\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 55 of 2026<\/p>\n

Part D, \u00a74<\/p>\n

A10005C\/S9005C<\/a><\/td>\n

Establishes the crimes of unlawful use of a drone and requires the state, its agencies, and any political subdivisions of the state only buy drones and drone mitigation technology from vendors listed on the New York State Blue List.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/25\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 55 of 2026<\/p>\n

Part H, \u00a73<\/p>\n

A10005C\/S9005C<\/a><\/td>\n

Extends temporary orders of protection issued simultaneously with the issuance of a warrant until the defendant subsequently appears in court unless the matter is dismissed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/25\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 55 of 2026<\/p>\n

Part O, Subpart C, \u00a73<\/p>\n

A10005C\/S9005C<\/a><\/td>\n

Prohibits alcoholic beverage wholesalers from assessing certain fees on retailers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/25\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 55 of 2026<\/p>\n

Part LL, Subpart A, \u00a74<\/p>\n

A10005C\/S9005C<\/a><\/td>\n

Enacts the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, prohibiting local governments and law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements to operate as immigration officers or to detain people solely for federal civil immigration violations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/25\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 159 of 2026<\/p>\n

A1942\/S3822<\/a><\/td>\n

Allows nurse practitioners to sign various medical documents related to student athletes, school bus drivers and monitors, temporary disability parking permits and jury duty excuses for breastfeeding mothers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/26\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 354 of 2025<\/p>\n

A5448B\/S4559B<\/a><\/td>\n

Provides for the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. Requires the Division of Human Rights to develop training for students and employees and ensures the Title VI coordinator notifies students and employees of the institution’s policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment on an annual basis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8\/26\/2026<\/td>\nCh. 57 of 2026<\/p>\n

Part BB, \u00a72-6<\/p>\n

A10007C\/S9007C<\/a><\/td>\n

Reforms the Independent Dispute Resolution process and Surprise Billing law by benchmarking provider payments by specialty and geographic area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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