Recent New York regulations affecting small businesses

Power Authority of the State of New York updates electricity rates to align with operational costs; rates finalized December 24, 2025.

Power Authority of the State of New York updates ECSB Programs customer service tariffs to streamline rates and include additional required information; proposed January 6, 2010.

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities clarifies eligibility requirements for Article 16 clinic services in proposed regulation PDD-52-25-00001 issued December 31, 2025.

New York OPWDD regulation permits specialty hospitals to obtain intermediate care facility certification for individuals with intellectual disabilities, effective December 17, 2025 as emergency rule.

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities regulation PDD-03-25-00001 clarifies the definition of dietitian for developmental disability services; finalized February 4, 2026.

Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority proposes increased bridge tolls effective February 13, 2019, to achieve financial self-sufficiency and eliminate operational deficits.

Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority raises bridge tolls effective August 15, 2018 to achieve financial self-sufficiency and eliminate operational deficits.

Niagara Falls Water Board adopted emergency rate increases effective December 17, 2025, to cover operational costs and meet bondholder covenants.

Niagara Falls Water Board implements rate increases effective December 28, 2022, to cover operational and maintenance costs while meeting bondholder covenant obligations.

Niagara Falls Water Board adjusts water rates and fees to cover operational costs and meet bondholder obligations; emergency adoption issued April 2, 2014.

Niagara Falls Water Board increases rates and fees effective January 23, 2013 to cover operational costs and meet bondholder obligations.

Department of Motor Vehicles adds new 'J' license endorsement for escort vehicle operation; proposed March 4, 2026.

Department of Motor Vehicles regulation MTV-08-26-00004 aligns safety belt requirements with industry practice; proposed February 25, 2026.

Office of Mental Health regulation OMH-13-25-00001 permits opening patient mail in secure locations using approved safety devices to prevent exposure; finalized March 11, 2026.

Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company proposes converting from mutual to stock property and casualty insurer structure as of June 20, 2018.