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When the Democrats wrested control of both legislative bodies in Albany, they wasted little time pushing through their agendas that had been languishing for years. It was as if the dam had broken for the blue wave. To wit: Before 2019, the Child Victims Act had not even reached the full Senate floor. This year, it passed that chamber unanimously.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced ambitious plans around criminal justice and women’s opportunities. In addition, the leaders of the Assembly and Senate have promised to address bail changes, marijuana law, environmental concerns and measures to help stem the opioid crisis. These likely won’t be so easy to pass.

Here is a guide to keeping up with the swift changes in laws and what they mean:

Elections

The new Legislature first passed laws to ease voting for residents. Early voting and preregistering minors will be allowed, and those who move within the state will not have to reregister. Federal and state primaries will be held at the same time, the fourth Tuesday in June. The Legislature also closed the loophole that allowed corporations to pour almost unlimited amounts of money into election races through multiple limited liability companies.