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Governor Kathy Hochul has been busy signing legislation and the new laws cover a variety of topics. Two of the new laws have been passed that will protect animals and pet owners.

Gas-powered lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers may soon be a thing of the past in New York State. A new bill would require all landscaping equipment to be electric by 2027.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon has introduced legislation to help prevent what happened to the family of Bianca Devins from ever happening to anyone else.

Lawmakers are looking to lower the blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05 in New York state.

Seatbelt laws have been on the books for years, but now legislators are looking to the backseat buckles.

Have you ever walked into someone who was too distracted by texting to see you coming? New legislation could make that illegal.

Plastic shopping bags are everywhere, but, if legislators get their way - they'll be banned in New York.

New proposed legislation could make robocalls a thing of the past in New York State.

A new law being proposed in New York would allow kids to get vaccinated without their parent's consent if they're 14 or older.

One of the many new laws going into effect in New York is a ban on single-use Styrofoam in New York City. Should CNY pass a similar law?