Bills by

John L. Sampson

Senator

54 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →sampson@senate.state.ny.us

2015-2016 session

Sponsored bills

54 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

S4069Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Committed to rules
Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public
Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next…
John L. SampsonRules Committee
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J1716Senate· Moved Apr 28, 2015· Adopted
Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May of 2015 as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York
John L. SampsonAdopted
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S4132Senate· Moved Mar 2, 2015· Referred to judiciary

Requires that an explanation as to the reason or reasons for the dismissal of a complaint be provided to the complainant

Requires that an explanation as to the reason or reasons for the dismissal of a complaint be provided to the complainant.

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S4082Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to codes

Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm

Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm; permits offenders to be prosecuted…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4083Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to labor

Establishes a rebuttable presumption relating to daily employment of unskilled or untrained workers

Provides a rebuttable presumption of criminal negligence when an employer or contractor hires a worker or laborer on a daily basis for a building construction project or construction job and…

John L. SampsonLabor Committee

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S4079Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to consumer protection

Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons and provides a private right of action for individual consumers

Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons; empowers the attorney general to enforce federal standards and provides a private right of action against retailers by individual…

John L. SampsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S4064Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to health

Relates to approval of demonstration projects for the operation of proton beam therapy services

Relates to approval of demonstration projects for the operation of proton beam therapy services.

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S4076Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to children and families

Relates to establishing the YES annex youth organization pilot program in Brooklyn, Syracuse and Buffalo

Relates to establishing the "YES annex youth organization pilot program" in Brooklyn, Syracuse and Buffalo.

John L. SampsonChildren And Families Committee

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S4078Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for certain policies based on the breed of a dog owned

Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, charge or impose an increased premium for homeowners' insurance policies based on the breed of a dog owned if the dog completes an…

John L. SampsonInsurance Committee

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S4070Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to health

Authorizes a pilot program for enhanced prior approval of high cost diagnostic radiology services

Authorizes the commissioner of health, within fiscal year 2015-2016, to contract with high bidders to perform pilot projects to assess the feasibility of reducing medically unnecessary high cost…

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S4068Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to education

Establishes pilot grant program to enable overage, under-credit youth to obtain high school diploma or equivalent

Establishes pilot grant program to enable overage, under-credit youth to obtain high school diploma or equivalent.

John L. SampsonEducation Committee

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S4077Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to health

Prohibits missed appointment charges where physician's office receives notice of cancellation of appointment at least one hour before time; requires disclosure

Prohibits the charging of a patient fee for a missed appointment where the physician's office receives notice of cancellation of the appointment at least one hour before the time of the appointment;…

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S4059Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to codes

Relates to creating a hazard

Provides that any person who shall abandon in a public place, any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in article 220 or 221 of the penal law, shall be guilty of creating a hazard.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4062Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to judiciary

Relates to commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts

Requires notice by certified mail with return receipt requested for the commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts.

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S4063Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to finance

Enacts the New York state community health care investment fund act

Enacts the New York state community health care investment fund act; creates two new funds in the state finance law to be known as the New York state community health care investment fund and the…

John L. SampsonFinance Committee

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S4065Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to health

Relates to membership of the advisory council established within the acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute

Relates to membership of the advisory council established within the acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute; provides that vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointments…

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S4061Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to insurance

Relates to reimbursement of non-emergency ambulette transportation services

Relates to reimbursement of non-emergency ambulette transportation services.

John L. SampsonInsurance Committee

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S4066Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to education

Establishes guidelines for filing criminal complaints against students who commit crimes against other students on school grounds

Establishes guidelines for filing criminal complaints against students who commit crimes against other students on school grounds.

John L. SampsonEducation Committee

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S4056Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the installation of water usage sub-meters by owners of multiple dwellings

Authorizes the installation of water usage sub-meters by owners of multiple dwellings.

John L. SampsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4057Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of unlawful use of spyware and malware

Establishes the crime of unlawful use of spyware and malware; unlawful use of spyware and malware is a class A misdemeanor, provided, however, that unlawful use of spyware and malware by a person…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4060Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to health

Provides that hospital admission registration forms include the name of school attended by school-aged patients

Provides that hospital admission registration forms include the name of school attended by school-aged patients; provides a protocol for notification to parents.

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S4058Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to codes

Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess firearm if carrying while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess a firearm if a person carries loaded firearm on person in a public place while under the influence of alcohol…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4055Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to judiciary

Requires brokers who receive monies in a fiduciary capacity to deposit such monies in an interest on broker account

Requires brokers who receive monies in a fiduciary capacity to deposit such monies in an interest on broker (IOBA) account.

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S4031Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to codes

Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or nonsexual misdemeanor criminal offenses

Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or non-sexual misdemeanor criminal offenses; defines the term "eligible misdemeanor"; excludes certain misdemeanor offenses as…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4032Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to local government

Provides tax abatement related to the removal of lead paint

Provides tax abatement related to the removal of lead paint; defines terms.

John L. SampsonLocal Government Committee

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S4045Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to transportation

Makes it unlawful for any commercial operator of a motor vehicle to transport loose substances in an open vehicle without proper restraints

Makes it unlawful for any commercial operator of a motor vehicle to transport loose substances in an open vehicle without the use of a proper restraint mechanism, as approved by the commissioner of…

John L. SampsonTransportation Committee

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S4039Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to health

Outlines criteria by which the commissioner of health shall appoint a director of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute

Outlines criteria by which the commissioner of health shall appoint a director of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute.

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S4043Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to codes

Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft

Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4041Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to labor

Prohibits certain retaliatory personnel action by employers

Prohibits retaliatory personnel action by an employer against an employee who discloses or threatens to disclose an activity, policy or practice of the employer or a fellow employee that is in…

John L. SampsonLabor Committee

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S4042Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to codes

Provides that sexual abuse in the 2nd degree is a class E felony

Raises the penalty for sexual abuse in the 2nd degree from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4040Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to education

Provides that elementary and secondary school teachers may ride public transportation to and from school at no charge

Provides that elementary and secondary school teachers may ride public transportation to and from school at no charge; requires schools to provide identification cards.

John L. SampsonEducation Committee

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S4044Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to environmental conservation

Limits medical waste treatment facilities construction, prohibits issuance of permits to facilities, provides for annual review of permits issued to previously-existing facilities

Prohibits the establishment or conversion of medical waste treatment, storage, transfer or disposal facilities in any area of the state not zoned for such uses; prohibits the issuance of permits to…

John L. SampsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4029Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to transportation

Requires all-way stop signs erected at all intersections immediately surrounding a public or private school in a city with a population of one million or more

Requires all-way stop signs erected at all intersections immediately surrounding a public or private school in a city with a population of one million or more.

John L. SampsonTransportation Committee

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S4026Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to judiciary

Establishes the uniform mediation act

Establishes the uniform mediation act; establishes that a mediation communication is privileged and is not subject to discovery or admissible in evidence unless waived or precluded; prohibits…

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S4027Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Prohibits persons required to maintain registration under the sex offender registration act from entering into a children's section of a public library

Prohibits persons required to maintain registration under the sex offender registration act from entering into a children's section of a public library.

John L. SampsonCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S4028Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to banks

Prohibits banking organizations from issuing mail-loan checks without request or application therefor

Prohibits banking organizations from issuing mail-loan checks without request or application therefor; provides that failure to destroy or return a mail-loan check does not constitute an acceptance…

John L. SampsonBanks Committee

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S4025Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2015· Referred to education

Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries

Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries who are not eligible for limited English proficiency programs.

John L. SampsonEducation Committee

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S4015Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to consumer protection

Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures

Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorneys' fees.

John L. SampsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S4017Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to banks

Requires the mortgage bill of rights pamphlet on residential mortgages

Requires the development of a mortgage bill of rights pamphlet on residential mortgages and provides such pamphlet shall be posted and printed in the 8 most popularly spoken languages in the state.

John L. SampsonBanks Committee

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S4019Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax credit for qualified expenses relating to the purchase of a new bicycle

Provides a tax credit for qualified expenses relating to the purchase of new bicycles up to two hundred fifty dollars.

John L. SampsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4020Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to transportation

Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran"

Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran".

John L. SampsonTransportation Committee

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S4016Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to codes

Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon; repealer

Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; increases certain penalties.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4018Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to transportation

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans; provides that such distinctive license plates shall bear the words "African-American Veteran"; provides for a…

John L. SampsonTransportation Committee

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S4008Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to codes

Establishes additional requirements for firearm license: completion of a course in firearm safety, use, maintenance, relevant laws, and first aid

Establishes additional requirements for a firearm license including completion of a course in firearm safety, use, maintenance, relevant laws and first aid and upon approval by district attorney by…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S4011Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to the failure of auction and requirements for sale of real estate owned property

Relates to the failure of auction and requirements for sale of real estate owned property; defines terms; describes requirements for sale and penalties.

John L. SampsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S4012Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to finance

Establishes the rural homeowners assistance program to assist first time, low or moderate income, or minority homeowners to avoid foreclosure; appropriation

Establishes the rural homeownership assistance program to assist first time, low or moderate income, or minority homeowners in avoiding foreclosure by authorizing and directing the commissioner of…

John L. SampsonFinance Committee

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S4009Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2015· Referred to codes

Directs the division of criminal justice services to study and report on laws, rules and regulations relating to air guns

Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules, regulations and policies relating to air rifles, air pistols…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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