The New York State Legislative Session for 2025 has concluded, with the Senate adjourning in the early hours of June 13 and the Assembly extending until June 17. Lawmakers have discussed a potential return in the fall for a special session to address budget shortfalls due to reduced federal funding.
During this session, 856 bills were passed, with 635 approved in the final two weeks. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) was actively involved, tracking and influencing numerous legislative proposals. The organization successfully opposed several measures it deemed unfavorable, such as a significant increase in short-term disability benefit premiums and new labor mandates.
However, some legislation that could impact small businesses negatively was passed. This includes a bill requiring LLCs to disclose beneficial owners and another mandating property owners to cover gas hook-up costs near existing lines.
Looking ahead, NFIB plans to engage with the Governor’s office regarding these bills’ potential signing or vetoing. As preparations begin for the next legislative session in 2026, NFIB aims to counter policies they see as harmful to small businesses, including those related to labor regulations and taxes.
