Bills by

Tony Avella

Senator

1,276 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →avella@nysenate.gov

2015-2016 session

All bills

1,276 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

S8077Senate· Signed Dec 31, 2016· Signed chap.518
Provides that participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children may receive foods from any vendor appproved by such program, including formula
Provides that participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children may receive foods from any vendor approved by such program, including infant formula.
Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S6948Senate· Vetoed Dec 31, 2016· Vetoed memo.305
Relates to establishing a hospital supplemental reimbursement rate adjustment for enhanced safety net hospitals
Establishes a hospital supplemental reimbursement rate adjustment for enhanced safety net hospitals.
Kemp Hannon

S5676Senate· Signed Dec 31, 2016· Signed chap.513

Requires the department of health and mental hygiene in a city having a population of one million or more to issue a performance summary card to each child care service

Requires the department of health and mental hygiene in a city having a population of one million or more to issue a performance summary card to each child care service.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3419Senate· Signed Dec 31, 2016· Signed chap.512

Relates to expedited utilization review of prescription drugs

Relates to expedited utilization review of prescription drugs.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2691Senate· Vetoed Dec 31, 2016· Vetoed memo.301

Directs the office of children and family services to promulgate regulations establishing workload standards for child protective service employees

Directs the office of children and family services to promulgate regulations establishing workload standards for child protective service employees.

Martin J. GoldenVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7697Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.496

Report on the impact of a tax deduction for expenses attributed to the adoption of a child in foster care

Requires the office of children and family services to complete a report on the impact of a tax deduction for expenses, including adoption fees, medical and legal fees, court costs and any other…

Tony AvellaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5216Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.479

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3651Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.270

Requires specific Medicaid insurance codes related to complex needs patients' therapy and treatment; requires managed care contracts to comply with certain reimbursement rates

Establishes the "complex needs patient act" including definitions and reimbursement and billing procedures; preserves access to quality complex rehabilitation technology for patients with complex…

Robert OrttVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2842Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.267

Enacts the "state workforce injury reduction act"

Enacts the "state workforce injury reduction act"; requires state agencies to submit a written action plan for reducing occurrences of injuries in the coming year to the governor and the legislature.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Vetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2718Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.266

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a certified physical therapist assistant.

Joseph A. GriffoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S1227Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Signed chap.422

Provides for the operation of home beer makers centers, home cider makers centers and home wine makers centers

Relates to the licensing of custom beermakers, custom cidermakers and custom winemakers; defines terms; sets fees.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8095Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.388

Relates to the eligibility of J-51 tax abatements to reflect cost of living adjustments

Relates to the eligibility of J-51 tax abatements to reflect cost-of-living adjustments.

Tony AvellaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2243Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.360

Allows certain not-for-profits to make purchases through use of county contracts

Allows certain not-for-profits to make purchases through use of county contracts.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2582Senate· Signed Sep 26, 2016· Signed chap.330

Relates to the interment of pet cremated remains

Relates to the interment of pet cremated remains.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5745Senate· Signed Sep 11, 2016· Signed chap.326

Relates to participants in the World Trade Center rescue

Relates to participants in the World Trade Center rescue.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6503Senate· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.317

Relates to meetings and absences of the board of regents

Relates to meetings and absences of the board of regents.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3199Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.269

Includes the possession of a machete within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree

Includes the possession of a machete within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

Tony AvellaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2991Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.268

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a process server to obstruct the server's duty

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a process server to obstruct from performing his or her lawful duty, or as…

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S98Senate· Signed Aug 16, 2016· Signed chap.240

Requires research dogs and cats at certain facilities to be offered for adoption through private placement or with non-profit animal rescue and shelter organizations prior to euthanization

Establishes the research animal retirement act; requires research dogs and cats at higher education research facilities or facilities that provide research in collaboration with a higher education…

Phil BoyleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8173Senate· Moved Aug 3, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to augmented reality games

Prohibits an augmented reality game developer from developing any augmented reality game that causes or allows any in-game objective to be located at, or accessible within a one hundred foot radius…

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S894Senate· Moved Jul 20, 2016· Opinion referred to judiciary

Increases the terms of office of members of the legislature to four years

Increases the terms of office of members of the legislature to four years; provided that in all legislative terms that commence immediately following a decennial census year, the terms shall be two…

Tony AvellaJudiciary Committee

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S7463Senate· Moved Jul 13, 2016· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to annual teacher evaluations

Relates to eliminating the student performance category of teacher evaluations and replacing it with a teacher evaluation category created by a committee consisting of certified educators of this…

Joseph A. GriffoEducation Committee

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S8139Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.71

Relates to the treatment of heroin and opioid addictions

Relates to providing training in pain management for certain individuals; relates to providing coverage for medically necessary inpatient services for the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse…

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8138Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.70

Relates to providing limited exemptions from professional misconduct, reporting opioid overdose data to the counties, and hospital substance use disorder policies and procedures

Relates to providing limited exemptions from professional misconduct (Part A); relates to reporting opioid overdose data to the counties (Part B); relates to hospital substance use disorder policies…

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8137Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.69

Relates to alcohol and substance abuse

Relates to utilization review program standards (Part A); relates to providing coverage for immediate access to a five day emergency supply of certain medications and prohibiting prior authorization…

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7881Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to coverage for maternal depression screenings

Relates to coverage for maternal depression screenings; provides for coverage for pediatric providers who provide screenings.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S7846Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to truancy allegations in persons in need of supervision and child protective proceedings in family court

Relates to truancy allegations in persons in need of supervision and child protective proceedings in family court.

Tony AvellaRules Committee

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S7220Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to adjournments in contemplation of dismissal and suspended judgments in child protective proceedings in the family court

Relates to adjournments in contemplation of dismissal and suspended judgments in child protective proceedings in the family court.

Tony AvellaRules Committee

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S7082Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Relates to requiring the video recording of interrogations of juveniles in juvenile delinquency proceedings in family court

Relates to requiring the video recording of interrogations of juveniles in juvenile delinquency proceedings in family court.

Tony AvellaRules Committee

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S6895Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Establishes a task force on tree maintenance and safety in the city of New York and provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes a task force on tree maintenance and safety in the city of New York to evaluate the department of parks and recreation's policies on tree maintenance, and to determine any improvements…

Tony AvellaRules Committee

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S6636Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to codes

Enacts the triclosan awareness act

Enacts the triclosan awareness act prohibiting the sale of cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban or derivatives of such antibacterial compounds and establishes a civil penalty for…

Jack M. MartinsCodes Committee

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S6340Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a8704c

Relates to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling

Relates to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S6010Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to the duty to report incidents to 911 and the county district attorney's office

Relates to the duty to report incidents to 911 and the county district attorney's office.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S4918Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Provides restroom access to persons with certain medical conditions

Enacts the "Crohn's and colitis fairness act"; provides restroom access to persons with certain medical conditions; defines the term eligible medical condition.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S4746Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Requires various public transit authorities and their employees to submit all unresolvable contract negotiations to binding arbitration

Requires the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, the Capital District Transportation Authority and the Central New York Regional…

Rich FunkeRules Committee

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S4651Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Enacts the health care professional transparency act

Enacts the health care professional transparency act; prohibits health care professionals from using deceptive or misleading advertising.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S4542Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to cities

Requires the New York city planning commission to hold a public community forum prior to approving the location or continued operation of a supportive housing facility

Requires the New York city planning commission to hold a public community forum prior to approving the location or continued operation of a supportive housing facility.

Jeffrey D. KleinCities Committee

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S4420Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to requirements of a witness to a designating petition or independent nominating petition

Relates to requirements of a witness to a designating petition or independent nominating petition.

Kathleen A. MarchioneRules Committee

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S4367Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

In relation to payments in support of racing

Relates to payments in support of racing; sets up a fee applicants must pay if they are issued a gaming facility license and they do not possess either a pari-mutuel wagering license or franchise…

John J. BonacicRules Committee

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S4285Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees

Prohibits the unilateral diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance from May 1, 2008 until…

Tony AvellaRules Committee

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S4271Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Directs the department of education of the city of New York to provide school bus service for students in grades K - 5, who live one-half mile or more away from school

Directs the department of education of the city of New York to provide school bus service for students in grades K - 5, who live one-half mile or more away from school.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S3320Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of certain public employee retirees

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the…

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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