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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2022 | NY | A 7389 | Establishes Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Industry | Bill Passed - Senate |
| June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9113 | Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14) |
| June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9460 | Limits Class Sizes | Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 4) |
| June 1, 2022 | NY | S 8837 | Requires Coverage of Medical Marijuana by Certain Insurers | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9) |
| May 31, 2022 | NY | S 9079 | Expands Legal Protections for Abortion Providers | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17) |
| May 31, 2022 | NY | S 9405 | Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards for New Buildings | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 19) |
| May 16, 2022 | NY | S 6202 | Establishes a Vehicular Violence Driver's Training Program | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 15) |
| May 10, 2022 | NY | A 7363 | Prohibits Health Care Providers from Placing Home-Liens or Wage Garnishments in Collection of Medical Debt | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/02 | A 7389 | Establishes Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Industry | Bill Passed - Senate |
| 6/02 | S 9113 | Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14) |
| 6/02 | S 9460 | Limits Class Sizes | Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 4) |
| 6/01 | S 8837 | Requires Coverage of Medical Marijuana by Certain Insurers | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9) |
| 5/31 | S 9079 | Expands Legal Protections for Abortion Providers | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17) |
| 5/31 | S 9405 | Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards for New Buildings | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 19) |
| 5/16 | S 6202 | Establishes a Vehicular Violence Driver's Training Program | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 15) |
| 5/10 | A 7363 | Prohibits Health Care Providers from Placing Home-Liens or Wage Garnishments in Collection of Medical Debt | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15) |