Bills by

Eric Adams

Senator

171 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →eadams@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

171 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

S2997Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to consumer protection
Relates to the posting of prices of groceries
Relates to the posting of prices of groceries; requires all establishments to clearly post the price of products; provides for a penalty for those establishments that fail to post prices, or charge…
Eric AdamsConsumer Protection Committee
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S3001Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Authorizes the urban development corporation to contract for the establishment of an African-American and African-Caribbean business development center
Authorizes the urban development corporation to contract for the establishment of an African-American and African-Caribbean business development center for the purpose of rendering technical…
Eric AdamsCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

S2994Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to education

Prohibits the sale of food and food products containing boneless lean beef trimmings, commonly referred to as "pink slime", in schools

Prohibits the sale of food and food products containing boneless lean beef trimmings, commonly referred to as "pink slime", in schools.

Eric AdamsEducation Committee

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S2996Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of unlawful purchase, sale or possession of a license plate hiding device

Establishes the crime of unlawful purchase, sale or possession of a license plate hiding device.

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2999Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to education

Requires health education to be taught in high schools regarding the abandoned infant protection program

Requires health education to be taught in high schools regarding the abandoned infant protection program; requires health teachers to be trained in pregnancy concealment.

Eric AdamsEducation Committee

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S2992Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to consumer protection

Enacts the New York consumer and worker protection act

Enacts the New York consumer and worker protection act; requires employers to provide notice of the outsourcing of jobs prior to such outsourcing; prohibits any governmental agency from engaging in…

Eric AdamsConsumer Protection Committee

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S2990Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to the illegal use of stolen or misappropriated computer software

Relates to the illegal use of stolen or misappropriated computer software; adds definitions and penalties.

Eric AdamsConsumer Protection Committee

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S2991Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to cities

Requires the department of homeless services to maintain a facility for processing requests for shelter

Requires the department of homeless services to maintain a facility 24/7 for processing applications for shelter.

Eric AdamsCities Committee

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S2988Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board with regard to the New York city off-track betting corporation.

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2989Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Requires a New York state legend to be located on all bell jar tickets sold in this state

Requires a New York state legend to be located on all bell jar tickets sold in this state.

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2985Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to codes

Creates a class B felony for police or peace officers who misuse their authority in the course of committing a felony

Creates a class B felony for police or peace officers who misuse their authority in the course of and in furtherance of the commission or attempted commission of a felony.

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2984Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Directs the adjutant general to present a United States flag to the person disposing of the body of a member of the organized militia

Directs the adjutant general, upon request, to present a United States flag to the person designated to dispose of the body of a member of the organized militia, when such member served his or her…

Eric AdamsVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2987Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to finance

Relates to the creation of an animal cruelty and animal fighting database

Relates to the creation of an animal cruelty and animal fighting database; researches purposes; makes such database available to all law enforcement entities, district attorneys, duly incorporated…

Eric AdamsFinance Committee

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S2980Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that records of eviction proceeding shall be sealed when the leased property was foreclosed upon

Provides that records of eviction proceeding shall be sealed when the leased property was foreclosed upon; prohibits use and disclosure of any such information relating to a tenant; imposes fine of…

Eric AdamsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2981Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to codes

Requires hospitals to report all gunshot wounds within 1 hour of treatment and failure to do so results in a misdemeanor

Requires hospitals to report all gunshot wounds within 1 hour of treatment and failure to do so results in a misdemeanor.

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2983Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Establishes the "domestic violence registration act"

Establishes the "domestic violence registration act" defining domestic violence offenses and offenders and requiring such offenders to register with the division of criminal justice services.

Eric AdamsCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2973Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to codes

Makes it illegal to sell component parts of a pistol or firearm to any person who does not possess a valid pistol permit

Makes it illegal to sell component parts of a pistol or firearm to any person who does not possess a valid pistol permit; requires that the component part being purchased must be a component part to…

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2975Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to insurance

Prohibits automobile insurers from considering an applicant's or insured's credit history in the process of providing a policy of automobile insurance

Prohibits automobile insurers from considering an applicant's or insured's credit history, credit rating or lack of a credit history as a factor in the underwriting, rating, premiums, or the…

Eric AdamsInsurance Committee

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S2974Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to agriculture

Removes horses from the definition of farm animals and creates equine companion definition

Removes horses from the definition of farm animals and creates equine companion definition.

Eric AdamsAgriculture Committee

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S2977Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to codes

Enacts the "taxi driver protection act"

Enacts the "taxi driver protection act"; requires a sign in every for-hire vehicle that states "ATTENTION: Assaulting A Taxi Driver Is Punishable By Up To Twenty-Five Years In Prison".

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2978Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to civil service and pensions

Prohibits the investment of public pension funds in entities doing business in Sudan

Prohibits the investment of public pension funds in entities doing business in Sudan.

Eric AdamsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2969Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Grants tenants relocation costs from the proceeds of a foreclosure sale

Grants tenants relocation costs from the proceeds of a foreclosure sale.

Eric AdamsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2971Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits the use of salt by restaurants in the preparation of food by restaurants

Prohibits the use of salt by restaurants in the preparation of food by restaurants.

Eric AdamsConsumer Protection Committee

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S2970Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Authorizing licensing of bowling establishments to offer video gaming if structure allows for segregated areas from patrons under 21 years of age

Authorizes licensing of bowling establishments to offer video gaming if structure allows for segregated areas from patrons under 21 years of age; entitles the operators of bowling establishments to…

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2972Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2013· Referred to transportation

Adds a bicycle safety component to the pre-licensing drivers education course

Adds a bicycle and pedestrian safety component to the pre-licensing driver's education course.

Eric AdamsTransportation Committee

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S2826Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to use of personal confidential information received from veterans or family members of veterans receiving services from the state

Relates to use of personal confidential information received from veterans or family members of veterans receiving services from the state and political subdivisions thereof.

Eric AdamsVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2823Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to finance

Relates to the siting of the New York state Martin Luther King, Jr. institute for nonviolence at Medgar Evers college

Relates to the siting of the New York state Martin Luther King, Jr. institute for nonviolence at Medgar Evers college.

Eric AdamsFinance Committee

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S2825Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to consumer protection

Provides a prohibition on the exchange of firearms, rifles or shotguns by second-hand dealers

Provides a prohibition on the exchange of firearms, rifles or shotguns by second-hand dealers; exempts antique firearms, rifles or shotguns as defined in federal law.

Eric AdamsConsumer Protection Committee

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S2821Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to binding arbitration in negotiations with members who are designated as security services or security supervisors

Provides for binding arbitration in negotiations with all members who are designated as security services or security supervisors.

Eric AdamsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2816Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to social services

Eliminates the state's recourse to public assistance recipients' residences for reimbursement of expenditures made for their benefit

Eliminates the state's recourse to public assistance recipients' or their relatives' residences, one, two or three family dwelling and the primary residence, including manufactured homes for…

Eric AdamsSocial Services Committee

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S2817Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to false advertising and providing rebates be given at the time of purchase

Relates to false advertising and provides that any advertisers' rebates shall be granted at the time of purchase.

Eric AdamsConsumer Protection Committee

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S2818Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Requires notice to the appropriate community board of any application for liquor store license in the city of New York

Requires notice to the appropriate community board of any application for a liquor store license in the city of New York not less than 30 days before submission of such application.

Eric AdamsCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2819Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to finance

Requires a police officer or peace officer who discharges his or her weapon under circumstances where a person could be struck by a bullet to immediately report the incident

Requires a police officer or peace officer who discharges his or her weapon under circumstances where a person could be struck by a bullet to immediately report the incident to his or her supervisors.

Eric AdamsFinance Committee

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S2815Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to codes

Provides that a person may not possess a weapon while on a mass transit service used by a transit agency, authority, or company

Provides that a person may not possess a weapon while on a mass transit service used by a transit agency, authority, or company.

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2810Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to higher education

Relates to charging members of the US armed forces stationed in New York state in-state tuition for CUNY schools

Relates to charging members of the US armed forces stationed in New York state or spouses or dependents thereof in-state tuition for CUNY schools.

Eric AdamsHigher Education Committee

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S2813Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Establishes a general education equivalency and higher education program in state correctional facilities

Establishes a general education equivalency and higher education program in state correctional facilities.

Eric AdamsCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2811Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to codes

Creates two new assault crimes for an assault on a retired peace officer or police officer who was previously involved with the assailant

Creates two new assault crimes for an assault on a retired peace officer or police officer who was previously involved through a law enforcement role with the assailant; provides that intending to…

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2812Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2013· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes an additional ten days military leave for state correction officers who are absent on military duty

Authorizes forty days or thirty working days of military leave for state correction officers who are absent on military duty; such leave to be in addition to any leave authorized for such correction…

Eric AdamsVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2806Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2013· Referred to education

Relates to the commissioner of education's ability to issue a superintendent certificate to persons seeking exceptionally qualified status in N.Y. city

Relates to the commissioner of education's ability to issue a superintendent certificate to persons seeking exceptionally qualified status in cities of one million or more inhabitants.

Eric AdamsEducation Committee

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S2807Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2013· Referred to cities

Relates to the regulation of certain events promoted and open to minors

Requires the regulation of certain events promoted and open to minors; provides a permit process for events open to 50 of more persons; requires filing and approval of a security plan with local…

Eric AdamsCities Committee

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