Recent New York regulations affecting small businesses
Page 11 of 30 • Last updated April 29, 2026
448 new New York regulations affecting small businesses have been published in the past 30 days. These cover compliance updates from state agencies, regional authorities, and licensing boards — flagged here when they change a rule, fee, deadline, or eligibility threshold. Each listing links to the official notice so you can read the full text and respond if it touches your business.
- Department of Financial Services - DFS-49-25-00014 - Anti-Arson ApplicationApril 29, 2026
Department of Financial Services repeals the anti-arson insurance regulation 11 NYCRR Subpart 62-4 per Chapter 439 of the Laws of 2025; finalized March 4, 2026.
- Department of Civil Service - CVS-09-26-00008 - Jurisdictional ClassificationApril 29, 2026
Department of Civil Service classifies a position in the non-competitive class under CVS-09-26-00008, with proposal dated March 4, 2026.
- Department of Health - HLT-14-94-00006 - Payment methodology for HIV/AIDS outpatient servicesApril 29, 2026
Department of Health updates payment methodology for HIV/AIDS outpatient services to incorporate service-based pricing, proposed April 6, 1994 and continued September 14, 1994.
- Niagara Falls Water Board - NFW-04-13-00004 - Adoption of Rates, Fees and ChargesApril 29, 2026
Niagara Falls Water Board increases rates and fees effective January 23, 2013 to cover operational costs and meet bondholder obligations.
- Department of Health - HLT-28-25-00012 - Cybersecurity Requirements for Public Water SystemsApril 29, 2026
New York Department of Health establishes enforceable cybersecurity requirements for public water systems, finalized March 11, 2026.
- Department of Civil Service - CVS-09-26-00011 - Jurisdictional ClassificationApril 29, 2026
Department of Civil Service classifies a position in the exempt class under CVS-09-26-00011; proposed March 4, 2026.
- Division of Housing and Community Renewal - HCR-41-25-00024 - Update state regulations for the New York State Rural Rental Assistance Program (RRAP)April 29, 2026
New York State Rural Rental Assistance Program regulations updated to align with established administrative practices; proposed October 15, 2025.
- Long Island Power Authority - LPA-01-26-00001 - LIPA's Household Assistance Rate (HAR) ProgramApril 29, 2026
Long Island Power Authority's Household Assistance Rate Program pauses customer disenrollments and extends HAR eligibility lookback to 18 months as of January 7, 2026.
- Department of Law - LAW-06-25-00011 - Price gougingApril 29, 2026
Department of Law clarification on geographic scope of price gouging statutes was proposed February 12, 2025 and withdrawn January 28, 2026.
- Department of State - DOS-24-25-00004: Submission of student ListsApril 29, 2026
Department of State eliminates mandatory student list submission requirements for schools to reduce administrative burden on educational institutions.
- Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority - RGT-48-25-00002: Identifies prohibited conduct, consequences of prohibited conduct, and the available appeals processApril 29, 2026
Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority establishes prohibited conduct standards, penalties, and appeals procedures to enhance safety for passengers using RGRTA services and facilities.
- Public Service Commission - PSC-34-15-00021: Petition by NYCOM requesting assistance with obtaining information on CLECs and ESCOsApril 29, 2026
New York Public Service Commission petition addresses municipal access to information about Competitive Local Exchange Carriers and Energy Service Companies operating in competitive energy markets.
- Public Service Commission - PSC-33-15-00012: Remote net metering of a Community Solar Demonstration ProjectApril 29, 2026
Public Service Commission filing PSC-33-15-00012 seeks approval of remote net metering for a Community Solar Demonstration Project to extend solar credits to customers whose facilities are located off-site.
- Public Employment Relations Board - PRB-10-26-00001 - Rules and Regulations to effectuate the Purposes of the Public Employees' Fair Employment Act (Civil Service Law Art. 14)April 29, 2026
Public Employment Relations Board streamlines procedural rules for Public Employees' Fair Employment Act proceedings, with proposal date of March 11, 2026.
- New York State Gaming Commission - SGC-48-25-00030 - Cash for Life lottery gameApril 29, 2026
New York State Gaming Commission repeals rules for the discontinued Cash for Life lottery game; proposed December 3, 2025 and withdrawn February 18, 2026.