Bills by

Edward Braunstein

Assembly Member

99 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2015-2016 session

Co-sponsored bills

99 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

A10264Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.464
Establishes the New York state ocean acidification task force
Establishes the New York state ocean acidification task force to identify the causes and factors contributing to ocean acidification and to evaluate ways of addressing the problem by applying the…
Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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OutcomeSigned into law
A4073Assembly· Moved Nov 10, 2016· Enacting clause stricken
Relates to pay for military duty
Relates to pay for military duty covering forty working days or sixty calendar days.
Phillip GoldfederStricken

A3773Assembly· Moved Nov 10, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Requires notice from employers to customers of service charges and administrative fees that are not distributed to employees as gratuities

Requires notice from employers to customers of service charges and administrative fees that are not distributed to employees as gratuities.

Phillip GoldfederStricken

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A8641Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.407

Requires the department of social services, the department of health, and not-for-profit corporations to inquire into whether applicants for financial assistance have engaged in military service

Requires the department of social services and not-for-profit corporations to inquire into whether applicants for financial assistance have engaged in military service.

Andrew HevesiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7307Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.405

Proscribes indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts

Proscribes indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts.

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8704Assembly· Signed Oct 21, 2016· Signed chap.396

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.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9568Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.128

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with superfund site substances

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with or exposure to any substance or combination of substances found within an area designated as a…

John T. McDonald IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10136Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s6906

Relates to notice provisions in public works contracts; requires certain language in contracts; requires a showing of material prejudice

Relates to notice provisions in public works contracts; requires any contract made and awarded by a public owner for any public work project to contain, or be presumed to contain, the following:…

Michael CusickOn the Assembly floor

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A4738Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s2251a

Elevates assault of a utility worker to the class D felony of assault in the second degree

Elevates assault of a utility worker in the second degree to a class D felony; includes an employee of an entity governed by the public service law within such provisions.

Francisco MoyaOn the Assembly floor

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A10727Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8139

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…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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A8582Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to early voting

Relates to early voting; provides that beginning the eighth day prior to any election and ending on and including the second day prior to the election a person duly registered and eligible to vote…

Brian KavanaghRules Committee

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A8332Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.494

Relates to enacting the New York state secure choice savings program act

Creates a self-sufficient retirement savings program in the form of an automatic enrollment payroll deduction IRA, and establishes an administrative board responsible for promoting greater…

Robert J. RodriguezOn the Assembly floor

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A10137Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Reported referred to rules

Relates to insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization and other fertility preservation treatments

Relates to insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization and other fertility preservation treatments.

Aravella SimotasRules Committee

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A7763Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by s426b

Includes vehicles operated by sanitation workers in the definition of hazard vehicle

Includes vehicles operated by sanitation workers in the definition of "hazard vehicle".

Michael DenDekkerOn the Assembly floor

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A9353Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s6583b

Provides medical assistance coverage for the cost of donor breast milk which is medically necessary for certain prematurely born infants

Provides medical assistance coverage for the cost of donor breast milk which is medically necessary for certain prematurely born infants.

Michaelle C. SolagesOn the Assembly floor

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A7461Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Relates to labeling requirements for fish wholesalers

Requires certain information to be included on labeling of fish by fish wholesalers.

Ron KimWays And Means Committee

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A3590Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s5542b

Relates to qualifications to serve as an emergency medical technician

Relates to qualifications to serve as an emergency medical technician.

James SkoufisOn the Assembly floor

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A2834Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s3419c

Relates to expedited utilization review of prescription drugs

Relates to expedited utilization review of prescription drugs.

Matthew TitoneOn the Assembly floor

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A2553Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit 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.

Michael BenedettoCities Committee

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A10656Assembly· Moved Jun 10, 2016· Referred to health

Directs that the department of health include information regarding the administration of overdose reversal agents on the prescription monitoring program registry

Directs the department of health to include information regarding the administration of overdose reversal agents on the prescription monitoring program registry.

John T. McDonald IIIHealth Committee

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A6421Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.129

Relates to verification of claims made under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act

Relates to verification of claims made under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act.

Latoya JoynerOn the Assembly floor

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A9683Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.76

Requires long term care insurance carriers who propose to raise long term care insurance premiums to obtain prior approval of the superintendent of financial services

Requires long term care insurance carriers who propose to raise long term care insurance premiums to obtain prior approval of the superintendent of financial services.

Shelley MayerOn the Assembly floor

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A6044Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2016· Substituted by s5478

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

Relates to the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote; makes such provisions permanent.

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A5098Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Enacts tuition-free NY to provide free tuition at SUNY, CUNY and community colleges

Makes tuition free for New York state residents at SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges; requires community service and state residency and employment for a period of five years after…

James SkoufisWays And Means Committee

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A3574Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Grants a full real property tax exemption for a severely injured soldier of the armed forces of the United States

Grants a full real property tax exemption for a severely injured soldier of the armed forces of the United States.

James SkoufisWays And Means Committee

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A302Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2016· Referred to elections

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.

Thomas AbinantiElections Committee

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A9959Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported referred to codes

Requires lithium batteries of less than one inch in diameter and products containing such batteries to be labeled with warnings related thereto

Requires lithium batteries of less than 1 inch in diameter and products containing such batteries to be labeled with warnings that swallowing such batteries has been known to cause death.

Jeffrey DinowitzCodes Committee

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A9599Assembly· Moved May 25, 2016· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Creates a vending to food pantries and soup kitchens tax credit

Creates a vending to food pantries and soup kitchens tax credit.

Alicia HyndmanWays And Means Committee

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A4427Assembly· Moved May 25, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home.

Philip RamosWays And Means Committee

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A809Assembly· Moved May 23, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) research and education

Relates to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) research and education; creates the New York ALS research and education fund.

Aileen GuntherInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A9213Assembly· Moved May 20, 2016· Amend and recommit to higher education

Relates to establishing the Barbara Clark leaders of tomorrow scholarship

Relates to establishing the Barbara Clark leaders of tomorrow scholarship; provides funds be distributed from the New York state lottery and given to one eligible senior from every participating…

Luis R. SepúlvedaHigher Education Committee

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A6859Assembly· Moved May 19, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.672

Relates to the uniform treatment of waste from the exploration, development, extraction, or production of crude oil or natural gas

Relates to the uniform treatment of waste from the exploration, development, extraction, or production of crude oil or natural gas.

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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A10246Assembly· Moved May 18, 2016· Referred to housing

Relates to permitting reverse mortgages for persons aged 70 and over to be secured by a cooperative unit

Relates to permitting reverse mortgages for persons aged 70 and over to be secured by a cooperative unit.

Jeffrey DinowitzHousing Committee

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A95Assembly· Moved May 18, 2016· Amend and recommit to codes

Adds the prostitution of a child less than 17 by a parent, guardian or person charged with the custody of such child, to class B felony of promoting prostitution in the 1st degree

Includes within the class B felony of promoting prostitution in the first degree, the knowing advancement or profiting from the prostitution of a child less than 17 years old by such child's parent,…

Michael SimanowitzCodes Committee

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A4036Assembly· Moved May 16, 2016· Referred to insurance

Provides for the insurance coverage of the synchronization of multiple prescriptions and dispensing fee standardization

Provides for the insurance coverage of the synchronization of multiple prescriptions and dispensing fee standardization.

Dan QuartInsurance Committee

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A8566Assembly· Moved May 10, 2016· Referred to health

Specifies procedures for the closure of for profit assisted living residences

Specifies procedures for the closure of privately funded assisted living residences.

Jo Anne SimonHealth Committee

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A5612Assembly· Moved May 5, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9864Assembly· Moved Apr 20, 2016· Referred to education

Relates to supplemental education and learning programs

Requires any person or entity that seeks to offer supplemental educational services or learning programs to register with the superintendent.

Ron KimEducation Committee

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A9815Assembly· Moved Apr 12, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the special powers of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in consultation with the New York city transit authority, the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to allow riders…

Alicia HyndmanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4959Assembly· Moved Apr 12, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to the offenses of rape in the first, second and third degrees; repealer

Relates to the offenses of rape in the first, second and third degrees.

Aravella SimotasCodes Committee

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A9424Assembly· Moved Apr 5, 2016· Amend and recommit to health

Relates to enacting provisions governing audits of pharmacies by certain entities

Enacts provisions to establish standards for audits of pharmacies by entities that pay for or reimburse the pharmacy for the cost of pharmaceuticals and health care services.

Charles LavineHealth Committee

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A2430Assembly· Moved Mar 30, 2016· Referred to finance

Requires the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards and commissions

Requires the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards and commissions.

Ron KimFinance Committee

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A8220Assembly· Moved Mar 29, 2016· Amend and recommit to governmental operations

Relates to purchasing restrictions on persons boycotting Israel and the investment of certain public funds in companies boycotting Israel

Relates to purchasing restrictions on persons boycotting Israel and the investment of certain public funds in companies boycotting Israel; requires the commissioner of general services to compile a…

Charles LavineGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2244Assembly· Moved Mar 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to education

Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma

Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma; a CTE pathway to a diploma shall be based on a curriculum designed to provide students with technical skills and shall demonstrate that…

Anthony BrindisiEducation Committee

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A9185Assembly· Moved Mar 3, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Directs an inventory and report of all untested sexual offense collection kits

Directs an inventory and report of all untested sexual offense collection kits by law enforcement agencies to the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services; directs the commissioner…

Barbara ClarkStricken

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A7999Assembly· Moved Feb 18, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to aging

Relates to the supportive service program for classic and neighborhood naturally occurring retirement communities

Relates to the supportive service program for classic and neighborhood naturally occurring retirement communities.

Steven CymbrowitzAging Committee

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A9281Assembly· Moved Feb 10, 2016· Referred to election law

Enacts the "2016 Fair Elections Act"

Enacts the "2016 Fair Elections Act"; relates to providing for optional partial public financing of certain election campaigns in this state; relates to identification of the source of certain…

Carl HeastieElection Law Committee

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