Five Laws Going Into Effect for New York in 2026
The New York Times••business
Key Points:
- New York implemented several new state laws in 2026, including benefits for cancer patients, parents of young children, and minimum wage workers, alongside changes to child abuse reporting and organ donation rules.
- A new $1,000 tax credit is available for families with children under 4, with income-based reductions starting at $75,000 for singles and $110,000 for couples; older children receive smaller credits that will increase next year.
- The minimum wage in New York City and statewide has increased, amid ongoing debates about affordability, with mayoral candidates proposing further raises, including a plan to reach $30 per hour by 2030.
- Changes to child abuse reporting laws aim to reduce false claims motivated by vindict
