Bills by

Kevin S. Parker

Senator

22,253 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →parker@senate.state.ny.us

2025-2026 session

Sponsored bills

22,253 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

S1531Senate· Moved May 28· Amend and recommit to codes
Protect Digital Privacy Rights
This bill establishes the New York Electronic Communications Privacy Act, setting rules for law enforcement searches of electronic devices and communications, and requires annual reporting.
Kevin S. ParkerCodes CommitteeLegal
Impact 8 · Significant·32% to pass
Impact8/10Significant
Passage32%
A1501

S1461SenateA1646· Moved May 28· Returned to senate

Give Tenants More Response Time

This bill extends the tenant response time for major capital improvement rent increase applications from 60 to 90 days and requires landlords to submit valid permits for such applications.

Brian KavanaghPassed Assembly

Impact 5 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage45%

S1242SenateA3397· Moved May 28· Substituted by a3397a

Update Veterans Memorial Registry

This bill revises and expands the New York State Veteran's Memorial and Monument Registry, making it more comprehensive, collaborative, and accessible online.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.On the Senate floor

Impact 3 · Low·37% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage37%

S1192SenateA6863· Moved May 28· Referred to codes

Veterans Justice Alternative Program

This bill creates an alternative resolution program for service members and veterans accused of certain felonies, focusing on treatment for service-related conditions.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Codes CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S1140SenateA5891· Moved May 28· Referred to ways and means

Tax Noisy Tourist Flights

This bill creates a noise tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in large New York cities, with exemptions for "quiet" aircraft and essential services.

Kristen GonzalezWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

S1009SenateA408· Moved May 28· Referred to veterans' affairs

Let Friends Request Vet Burial

This bill allows a veteran’s close friend or family member to request burial in a veterans’ cemetery if familiar with the veteran’s wishes.

Samra BroukVeterans' Affairs CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·27% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage27%

A860AssemblyS845· Moved May 28· Reported referred to rules

Stop Non-Consensual Drug Testing

This bill prohibits drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant, postpartum individuals and newborns without informed consent, except in emergencies.

Linda RosenthalRules CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A774Assembly· Moved May 28· Reported referred to rules

Protect Kids in Online Videos

This bill requires content creators to set aside earnings and provide protections for minors featured in compensated online video content.

Linda RosenthalRules CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A659AssemblyS9650· Moved May 28· Returned to assembly

Ban False Info in Leases

This bill prohibits landlords from providing false or misleading rent decontrol notices and requires standardized tenant notifications for 421-a housing units.

Linda RosenthalPassed Senate

Impact 7 · Significant·49% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage49%

A582AssemblyS3180· Moved May 28· Returned to assembly

Train Staff to Prevent Elder Abuse

This bill requires elder abuse prevention training for employees of senior centers and related service providers in New York State.

Phil SteckPassed Senate

Impact 6 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage45%

S680SenateA10103· Moved May 28· Referred to governmental operations

Faster Disaster Alerts Required

This bill requires New York to issue public safety alerts via NY-Alert within 30 minutes of a disaster or emergency.

Monica MartinezGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

S79SenateA10649· Moved May 28· Referred to education

Guarantee New Schools for Special Ed

This bill requires all special education students affected by New York City school closures or significant changes to be assigned to new schools before the changes take effect.

John LiuEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

A11486AssemblyS10563· Moved May 27· Referred to election law

Ballot Return Notice Required

This bill requires clear notices with every mail-in ballot explaining all return options and deadlines.

Jonathan JacobsonElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 4 · Low·40% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage40%

A11485Assembly· Moved May 27· Referred to election law

Count Mailed Ballots by Postmark

This bill allows absentee and early mail ballots postmarked by election day to be counted in non-federal elections, even if received after election day.

Grace LeeElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage23%

A11484AssemblyS10500· Moved May 27· Referred to real property taxation

Expand Affordable Housing Incentives

This bill changes tax exemptions for affordable homeownership projects so only owners living there as their main home for five years get the benefits.

Simcha EichensteinReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

A11482AssemblyS10578· Moved May 27· Referred to ways and means

Extend Brownfield Tax Credits

This bill extends brownfield tax credits for a specific East Harlem site through the 2031 tax year.

Eddie GibbsWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

S10588SenateA11360· Moved May 27· Referred to consumer protection

Label Baby Cosmetic Ingredients

This bill requires baby cosmetic products sold in New York to list ingredients and warn if they contain cancer-causing chemicals.

Zellnor MyrieConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

S10587SenateA11565· Moved May 27· Referred to banks

Allow Mortgage Work From Home

This bill allows licensed mortgage professionals in New York to work remotely under specific security and oversight rules.

Jeremy ZellnerBanks CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage24%

S10584SenateA11507· Moved May 27· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Set Statewide Jail Visit Rules

This bill requires New York prisons and jails to expand, protect, and standardize in-person visitation rights for incarcerated people.

Julia SalazarCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage30%

K1465Assembly· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Roosevelt Island Tramway

This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt Island Tramway in New York City.

Rebecca SeawrightAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

S10580Senate· Moved May 27· Referred to civil service and pensions

Retroactive Police Pension for Zaim

This bill lets Cansu Zaim join the police and fire retirement system retroactively starting January 3, 2012.

Anthony H. PalumboCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·0% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage0%

S10577SenateA10630· Moved May 27· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Pay Volunteer Firefighters for Calls

This bill allows local governments to pay volunteer firefighters a small stipend per emergency call and reimburse their travel expenses.

William WeberStricken

Impact 6 · Moderate·15% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage15%

J2215Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor NY Urban League Dinner

This resolution honors the New York Urban League’s 60th Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner and its 2026 medallion recipients Whoopi Goldberg, Priscilla Sims Brown, Chip Wade, and Anne Williams-Isom.

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Impact 2 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact2/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2214Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Declare Black Music Month

This resolution urges the Governor to declare June 2026 as Black Music Month in New York.

Lea WebbAdopted

Impact 2 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact2/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2211Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Project ECHO Gala

This resolution honors Project ECHO for hosting a gala celebrating survivors and community healing in Brooklyn.

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Impact 2 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact2/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2210Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Prince Hall OES Gathering

This resolution honors the Eureka Grand Chapter, Prince Hall Order of Eastern Star, for hosting its 129th Annual Grand Session.

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2208Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Egbe Iwa Gala

This resolution honors Egbe Iwa, Inc. for its 11th Annual Ite Siwaju Commencement Gala on June 7, 2026.

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Impact 2 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact2/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2204Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Richard DiCaprio's Induction

This resolution honors Richard DiCaprio for being inducted into the Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame.

James TediscoAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2198Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor North Hempstead Seniors

This resolution honors the Town of North Hempstead's 2026 Senior Recognition Honorees for their community contributions.

Jack M. MartinsAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2189Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor St. Ann's 175th Anniversary

This resolution honors the 175th anniversary of St.

Thomas F. O'MaraAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2175Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Valentina Clavijo's Gold Award

This resolution congratulates Valentina Clavijo for earning the Girl Scouts' prestigious Gold Award.

Siela BynoeAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2171Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor William Sawyer Retirement

This resolution honors William Sawyer for his 43 years of service to Fort Stanwix.

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2164Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Declare June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

This resolution asks Governor Hochul to declare June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York.

Jabari BrisportAdopted

Impact 2 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact2/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2163Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Declare Maternal Mental Health Month

This resolution urges Governor Hochul to declare May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month in New York State to raise awareness and support for maternal mental health.

Samra BroukAdopted

Impact 2 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact2/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2156Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Emma Koelling Gold Award

This resolution honors Emma Koelling for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award for her achievements.

Steve RhoadsAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2155Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Reese McCarthy Achievement

This resolution congratulates Reese McCarthy for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Steve RhoadsAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2152Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Lily Nicoletti Gold Award

This resolution congratulates Lily Nicoletti for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Steve RhoadsAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2149Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Leah Moore's Scout Award

This resolution congratulates Leah Moore for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Steve RhoadsAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

A11473AssemblyS10549· Moved May 27· Amend and recommit to local governments

Allow Parkland Swap in Mount Pleasant

This bill allows Mount Pleasant to swap a specific parkland for new parkland of equal value.

MaryJane ShimskyLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 3 · Low·17% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage17%

J2135Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Corning Glass Museum

This resolution honors the 75th anniversary of the Corning Museum of Glass and its contributions.

Thomas F. O'MaraAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2132Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Step Team Anniversary

This resolution honors the 45th anniversary of the Kappa Alpha Psi New York City Step Team.

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2131Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted

Honor Sesame Flyers Awards

This resolution honors Sesame Flyers International and the Caribbean Essence Awards for celebrating Caribbean culture and community leadership in New York.

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

J2130Senate· Moved May 27· Adopted