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Read. Follow. Verify.New York requires statewide critical infrastructure security and resilience assessments every three years
Last action · October 28, 2026: REFERRED TO RULESSponsor: Joe Griffo
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What This Bill Would Do
The bill requires the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services to establish a statewide security, condition, and resilience assessment program conducted at least once every three years. The program aims to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate infrastructure reliability, and develop recommendations to reduce risks to public health, safety, and economic stability.
State and local agencies, public authorities, and infrastructure owners must cooperate with state assessments of physical security, cybersecurity, and maintenance needs across energy, water, transportation, and health care systems, culminating in a public report and a confidential security annex submitted to state leaders.
- The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services leads New York State's emergency management, disaster response, and preparedness efforts. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Critical infrastructure owners and operators
Owners and operators of public and private critical infrastructure systems are consulted by the commissioner and expected to cooperate by providing relevant existing reports and operational information to the extent permitted by law.
State agencies and public authorities
State agencies and authorities must cooperate with the division of homeland security and emergency services and provide relevant existing plans, records, and reports.
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
The division and its commissioner are tasked with administering the assessment program, establishing prioritization methodologies, and drafting triennial reports and annual updates.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Oct 28, 2026SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO RULES
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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