Bills by

Adriano Espaillat

Assembly Member

762 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →espailla@nysenate.gov

2009-2010 session

All bills

762 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

A6420Assembly· Signed Oct 1, 2010· Approval memo.33
Relates to the commission for the blind and the operation of vending facilities
Relates to the commission for the blind and the operation of vending facilities.
Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A3233Assembly· Vetoed Oct 1, 2010· Tabled
Establishes the independent office of the child advocate; repealer
Establishes the independent office of child advocate to ensure the protection and promotion of legal rights for youth in juvenile justice facilities; repeals certain provisions relating to the…
Barbara ClarkVetoed
Vetoed

A2565Assembly· Vetoed Sep 18, 2010· Tabled

Provides that certain persons living with HIV or AIDS shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the household income towards shelter costs

Provides that persons living with clinical/symptomatic HIV or AIDS, and who are receiving shelter assistance or an emergency shelter allowance, shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the…

Deborah GlickVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5255Assembly· Vetoed Sep 18, 2010· Tabled

Creates the bioscience facilities development program

Creates the bioscience facilities development program; provides grants to local economic development corporations for the purpose of creating a revolving fund for loans to bioscience facilities to…

Adriano EspaillatVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A6766Assembly· Vetoed Sep 18, 2010· Tabled

Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program

Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program as part of the division of small business to assist small businesses in accessing energy conservation, energy efficiency…

George LatimerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10946Assembly· Signed Sep 17, 2010· Approval memo.32

Requires polling places to be accessible to physically disabled voters

Requires each polling place to be accessible to physically disabled voters and provides guidelines which shall be in accordance with the accessibility requirements mandated pursuant to the federal…

Kevin CahillSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A1130Assembly· Signed Sep 17, 2010· Signed chap.484

Provides for limited dental instruction for dentists licensed in another state at accredited and approved schools or residency programs

Provides for limited dental instruction for dentists licensed in another state or country at accredited schools or residency programs approved by the department of education.

Jeffrey DinowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7907Assembly· Signed Sep 17, 2010· Signed chap.490

Relates to prudent management of institutional funds standards; repealer

Relates to prudent management of institutional funds standards; requires consideration of certain factors relating to restrictions in gift instruments and charitable purposes; permits judicial…

Jonathan BingSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A3661Assembly· Signed Sep 13, 2010· Approval memo.22

Enacts the "dignity for all students act" to prevent harassment and discrimination

Enacts the "Dignity For All Students Act"; authorizes the commissioner of education to establish policies and procedures affording all students in public schools an environment free of harassment…

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A1470Assembly· Signed Aug 31, 2010· Signed chap.481

Relates to provisions regarding domestic workers and such workers' employment regulations, employment restrictions and employment contracts

Relates to provisions regarding domestic workers and such workers' employment regulations concerning hours of labor and wages, employment restrictions and employment contracts.

Keith L.T. WrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11111Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.447

Relates to abandoned infants and endangering the welfare of a child

Relates to abandoned infants and endangering the welfare of a child.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11098Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Enacts the Veterans Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Act

Enacts the "Veterans Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Act."

William MagnarelliVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10502Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Requires mortgage lenders and brokers to provide consumer with mortgage bill of rights pamphlet which must be signed by the consumer prior to mortgage application

Requires mortgage lenders and brokers to provide consumers with a mortgage bill of rights pamphlet which must be read and signed by the consumer prior to applying for a mortgage.

Hakeem JeffriesVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A9914Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.439

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6812Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Removes a certain time period in which an adult receives cash assistance in the safety net program

Provides that the time period in which an adult receives cash assistance in the safety net assistance program that was not funded in whole or in part by the temporary assistance to needy families…

Brian KavanaghVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7093Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.428

Relates to the provision of information to veterans regarding veteran-owned business opportunities

Relates to the provision of information to veterans regarding veteran-owned business opportunities.

Adriano EspaillatSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8645Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.435

Relates to alcohol awareness training programs

Relates to alcohol awareness training programs; bond revocation for civil penalties; provides for training within 90 days.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10878Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.367

Prohibits the implementation of electronic billing and/or payment of rent without the tenant's consent

Prohibits the implementation of electronic billing and/or payment of rent by a landlord without the tenant's consent; landlords shall not require participation in an electronic payment system as the…

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9774Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Grants a waiver of the civil service examination fee to persons who have completed the displaced homemakers program or job training program

Grants a waiver of the civil service examination fee to persons who have completed the displaced homemakers program or job training program; allows a waiver for a maximum of two examination…

Vanessa GibsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A4916Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.322

Establishes that insurers providing rental vehicle reimbursement coverage shall not require an insured to utilize a particular rental vehicle company

Establishes that insurers providing rental vehicle reimbursement coverage shall not require an insured to utilize a particular rental vehicle company; requires an insurer writing automobile…

Audrey PhefferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6509Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.327

Relates to providing unlisted numbers for domestic violence victims

Relates to providing unlisted telephone numbers without charge for certain victims of domestic violence.

Naomi RiveraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8296Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Establishes the New York state interagency coordinating council for service-disabled veterans, defines the powers and duties of the council, requires an annual report

Establishes the New York state interagency coordinating council for service-disabled veterans, defines the powers and duties of the council and requires an annual report by the council to the…

Adriano EspaillatVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A8012Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Relates to the manner in which certain provisions of the correction law are enforced

Relates to the manner in which certain provisions of the correction law are enforced.

Hakeem JeffriesVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7923Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.334

Relates to requiring at least one employee at a child day care facility or family day care home to be trained and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid

Relates to requiring at least one employee at a child day care facility or family day care home to be trained and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.

William ScarboroughSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9854Assembly· Moved Aug 3, 2010· 3rd reading cal.1425

Provides that in N.Y. city, the rent following the dissolution date shall be the last rent authorized for the affected dwelling

Provides that in cities with a population of one million or more, the rent following the dissolution date of Mitchell-Lama developments shall be the last rent authorized for the affected dwelling.

Linda RosenthalOn the Senate floor

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A465Assembly· Moved Aug 3, 2010· 3rd reading cal.1426

Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent upon the renewal of a lease

Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent, rent charged and paid by the tenant which is less than the legal regulated rent for the housing accommodation, upon the renewal of…

Hakeem JeffriesOn the Senate floor

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A10676Assembly· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Tabled

Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability in services provided by public entities

Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability in services provided by public entities including exclusion from participation or denial of benefits, services,…

Amy PaulinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9223Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.245

Prohibits the import, manufacture, sale and distribution of unsafe cribs

Prohibits the import, manufacture, sale and distribution of unsafe cribs.

Ginny FieldsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4501Assembly· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Tabled

Requires warning of the hazard of early childhood tooth decay upon the sale of baby-bottles and sippy cups

Requires a label warning of the hazard of early childhood tooth decay upon the sale of baby-bottles and sippy cups by any manufacturer or importer of such products; provides definitions.

Adriano EspaillatVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9938Assembly· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.193

Relates to expanding the definition of sexual contact

Relates to expanding the definition of sexual contact.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9825Assembly· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.192

Requires the establishment of procedures or mechanisms to receive allegations of abuse or mistreatment of patients served by programs licensed or operated under the mental hygiene law; repealer

Requires the establishment of procedures or mechanisms to receive allegations of abuse or mistreatment of patients served by programs licensed or operated under the mental hygiene law; includes…

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9220Assembly· Signed Jul 7, 2010· Approval memo.5

Relates to hate crimes sentencing

Relates to hate crimes sentencing; provides that a court may require as a part of the sentence imposed upon a person convicted of a hate crime that the person complete a program, training session or…

Grace MengSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A11665Assembly· Moved Jul 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the "language barrier elimination act" to provide translations to the limited English proficient in connection with certain services

Enacts the "language barrier elimination act" to provide translations to the limited English proficient in connection with services provided through the department of labor, department of family…

Adriano EspaillatGovernmental Operations Committee

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A11659Assembly· Moved Jul 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal immigration laws

Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal immigration laws.

Peter RiveraGovernmental Operations Committee

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A11664Assembly· Moved Jul 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status unless a person is booked into a detention facility or the immigration status of a person is pertinent to the…

Adriano EspaillatGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4375Assembly· Moved Jul 6, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Directs the department of health to establish a certificate of recognition of stillbirth

Directs the department of health establish a certificate of recognition of stillbirth; provides such form shall be given to the parents of a stillborn child; makes related provisions.

Janele Hyer-SpencerWays And Means Committee

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A11452Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Reported referred to rules

Creates the office of the cooperative and condominium ombudsman; appropriation

Creates the office of the cooperative and condominium ombudsman; establishes the office of the cooperative and condominium ombudsman fund; makes appropriation therefor.

Herman D. FarrellRules Committee

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A11443Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s8129b

Suspends hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil

Suspends hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until May 15, 2011; suspends the issuance of new permits for such drilling.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A11053Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Referred to rules

Relates to entrepreneurship assistance centers; repealer

Relates to entrepreneurship assistance centers to provide assistance to primarily minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and dislocated workers; requires the department of…

Adriano EspaillatRules Committee

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A10257Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s8379a

Broadens scope of prevailing wage requirements for service employees and establishes criminal penalties for violations

Broadens scope of prevailing wage requirements for service employees and establishes criminal penalties for violations.

Michael GianarisOn the Assembly floor

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A10248Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s7137b

Requires that any plumbing or electrical work on a school building be performed by a licensed master plumber or licensed electrician

Requires that any plumbing or electrical work on a school building be performed by a licensed master plumber or licensed electrician if required by a local municipality.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A10008Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s6873b

Clarifies provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings

Relates to clarifying provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings.

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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A9976Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s6888c

Relates to increasing participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises

Relates to increasing participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises.

Crystal Peoples-StokesOn the Assembly floor

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A9753Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s3890a

Provides that spouses may be granted a judgment of divorce in a timely fashion provided they meet certain conditions

Provides that spouses may be granted a judgment of divorce in a timely fashion provided they meet certain conditions.

Jonathan BingOn the Assembly floor

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A6729Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s2956a

Expands the quota penalty provisions to include a ticket, summons or arrest authorized by any general, special or local law

Expands the quota penalty provisions to include a ticket, summons or arrest authorized by any general, special or local law made within a specified period of time, and quotas for stops of…

Susan JohnOn the Assembly floor

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A1580Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s2286a

Relates to enacting the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote

Enacts the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote; creates a compact between the states and the District of Columbia; defines terms.

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A8508Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Referred to rules

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of new vehicles by transportation companies, which vehicles are accessible to persons with disabilities

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of new vehicles by transportation companies, which vehicles are accessible to persons with disabilities.

Micah KellnerRules Committee

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A6138Assembly· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Substituted by s8361

Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain property that cannot be independently developed

Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain property that cannot be independently developed.

James F. BrennanOn the Assembly floor

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