Bills by

Aravella Simotas

Assembly Member

234 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →

2015-2016 session

All bills

234 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

A10760Assembly· Moved Dec 23, 2016· Referred to codes
Relates to the processing and maintenance of sexual offense evidence kits
Relates to the processing and maintenance of sexual offense evidence kits.
Aravella SimotasCodes Committee
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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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A5510Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.402

Relates to information concerning dense breasts

Relates to information concerning dense breasts.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned 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

A10357Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.262

Relates to attorney requirements regarding revocable trusts

Relates to attorney requirements regarding revocable trusts.

Aravella SimotasSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7555Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.99

Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes

Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A356Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.100

Directs the commissioner of health to cause the distribution of crib safety information to maternity patients

Directs the commissioner of health to cause the distribution of crib safety information to maternity patients: information detailing safe sleeping procedures for babies, crib product recalls and…

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10706Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8114

Requires state reimbursement to counties the full amount of expenditures for indigent legal services

Requires state reimbursement to counties and cities in which a county is located of the full amount of expenditures for indigent legal services.

Patricia FahyOn the Assembly floor

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A3874Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to rules

Authorizes ballot by mail by removing cause for absentee ballot voting

Authorizes ballot by mail by removing cause for absentee ballot voting.

James F. BrennanRules Committee

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A617Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.513

Provides for the labeling of raw agricultural commodities, processed foods, seed, and seed stock produced with genetic engineering

Provides for the labeling of raw agricultural commodities, processed foods, seed, and seed stock produced with genetic engineering; defines terms; imposes penalties for false labels and misbranding;…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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A10679Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8093

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer, requiring certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours and excused leave to undertake a breast cancer screening

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer; requires certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours; allows certain public employees excused leave to undertake a breast…

Didi BarrettOn the Assembly floor

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A10067Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8117

Provides for the processing of and maintenance of sexual offense evidence kits

Provides for the processing of and maintenance of sexual offense evidence kits.

Aravella SimotasOn the Assembly floor

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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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A10600Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Held for consideration in rules

Provides for the timeliness of commencing criminal and civil action for sexual offenses committed against children

Provides that the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of a sexual offense committed against a child shall not begin to run until the child turns 23 years of age; provides that a civil…

Margaret MarkeyRules Committee

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A10569Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.425

Relates to annual teacher and principal evaluations

Provides that prior to the 2019-2020 school year, a school district shall not be subject to a withholding of yearly increases in general support for public schools from funds appropriated from the…

Catherine NolanOn 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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A10092Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to sealing records for certain proceedings

Relates to sealing records for certain proceedings that terminate in favor of the accused where the charges relate to the possession of marihuana.

Crystal Peoples-StokesRules Committee

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A9575Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to the availability of certain benefits to exonerees; repealer

Relates to the availability of certain benefits and entitlements to exonerees.

Dan QuartWays And Means Committee

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A9768Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.355

Relates to the membership of the public service commission and to clarifying the mandatory time frame within which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions

Relates to the membership of the public service commission and clarifies the mandatory time frame within which the public service commission must act upon petitions submitted by regulated entities…

James F. BrennanOn 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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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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A1787Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to rules

Requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators

Requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators and other automatic people moving devices and creates…

Keith L.T. WrightRules Committee

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A10664Assembly· Moved Jun 10, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the effect of the entry of judgment on certain rights attendant to a cause of action

Provides that no right, benefit, or advantage that attends a cause of action shall be lost when the cause of action is successfully reduced to a judgment, but shall be deemed to append to the…

Aravella SimotasJudiciary Committee

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A108Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Amended on third reading 108d

Relates to arbitration organizations

Relates to arbitration organizations; requires private arbitration organizations involved in fifty or more consumer arbitrations per year to collect, publish at least quarterly, and make available…

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A9101Assembly· Moved Jun 7, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to health

Requires election for registration for organ, eye and tissue donations to be included upon certain state forms

Requires that space be provided on applications for state university colleges and universities, community colleges and the city university of New York, applications for the practice of a profession…

Aravella SimotasHealth Committee

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A2901Assembly· Moved Jun 7, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to adoptee rights

Relates to adoptee rights; clarifies language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories of adoptees; permits an adopted adult to access certain records when they reach…

David WeprinChildren And Families Committee

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A1142Assembly· Moved Jun 7, 2016· Referred to insurance

Relates to the prohibition of discrimination based on an individual's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making

Relates to the prohibition of discrimination based on an individual's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making.

Ellen C. JaffeeInsurance Committee

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A4967Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2016· Substituted by s4732a

Requires certain establishments to display a poster with information regarding the national human trafficking resource center hotline

Requires certain establishments to display a poster with information regarding the national human trafficking resource center hotline.

Aravella SimotasOn the Assembly floor

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A2320Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2016· Reported referred to rules

Requires sugar-sweetened beverages to be labeled with a safety warning

Requires sugar-sweetened beverages to be labeled with a safety warning.

Jeffrey DinowitzRules Committee

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A5208Assembly· Moved Jun 3, 2016· Amend and recommit to insurance

Establishes the interstate insurance product regulation compact to regulate certain insurance products among member states

Establishes the "Interstate insurance product regulation compact" to regulate certain insurance products among member states and to promote and protect the interest of consumers of individual and…

Aravella SimotasInsurance Committee

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A4719Assembly· Moved Jun 3, 2016· Amend and recommit to transportation

Relates to driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or combined use of drugs and alcohol

Relates to driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or combined use of drugs and alcohol.

Aravella SimotasTransportation Committee

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A7989Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2016· Referred to transportation

Mandates the provision of lactation accommodations in airports

Mandates the provision of lactation accommodations in airports.

Michaelle C. SolagesTransportation Committee

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A6202Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2016· Referred to finance

Requires state reimbursement to counties the full amount of expenditures for indigent legal services

Requires state reimbursement to counties and cities in which a county is located of the full amount of expenditures for indigent legal services.

Patricia FahyFinance Committee

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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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A10476Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported referred to codes

Ensures reproductive health care during auto enrollment

Provides that upon automatic enrollment of an individual by the department of financial services into a new health insurance plan that excludes coverage for reproductive health care services that…

Aravella SimotasCodes Committee

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A9904Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Establishes a prohibition on the imposition of any tax, fee or local charge on carry out merchandise bags

Establishes a prohibition on the imposition of any tax, fee or local charge on carry out merchandise bags.

Michael CusickWays And Means Committee

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A5062Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to health

Provides for establishment of the New York Health plan

Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A9861Assembly· Moved May 26, 2016· Amend and recommit to transportation

Relates to establishing photo speed monitoring systems in school speed zones; and the effectiveness thereof

Relates to establishing photo speed monitoring systems in school speed zones and to the effectiveness thereof.

Deborah GlickTransportation Committee

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A5143Assembly· Moved May 26, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.769

Relates to employee notification of contraceptive coverage

Relates to employee notification of contraceptive coverage.

Rebecca SeawrightOn the Assembly floor

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A2852Assembly· Moved May 18, 2016· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for student loan payments

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for student loan payments.

Aravella SimotasWays And Means Committee

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