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

A10930AssemblyS9635· Moved May 21· Ordered to third reading rules cal.188
Ban Oil Waste on Roads
This bill prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine, and flowback water from gas or oil wells on any highway for any purpose.
Chris BurdickOn the Assembly floor
Impact 5 · Moderate·32% to pass
Impact5/10Moderate
Passage32%

A10852AssemblyS9182· Moved May 21· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

End Data Center Subsidies

The bill prohibits state and local subsidies for data centers in New York and imposes stricter requirements on large energy-consuming projects.

Anna KellesEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

S9806SenateA11233· Moved May 21· Substituted by a11233a

Early Vehicle Renewal for Military

The bill allows active duty military members to renew their vehicle registration early if they will be deployed when it expires.

Christopher RyanOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·38% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage38%

S9639SenateA10722· Moved May 21· Substituted by a10722

Extend Red Light Camera Law

This bill extends the expiration date for the traffic-control signal violation program in Pelham Manor from 2026 to 2031.

Nathalia FernandezOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S9406SenateA10351· Moved May 21· Substituted by a10351

Paid Leave for Auxiliary Pilots

This bill allows New York state employees in the Civil Air Patrol to receive paid leave for Air Force assigned missions, in addition to declared emergencies.

John LiuOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·34% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage34%

S9389SenateA10497· Moved May 21· Substituted by a10497

Increase Pilotage Tariffs

This bill updates and increases the pilotage tariff rates for vessels at Sandy Hook, Sands Point, and Execution Rocks through 2032.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9319SenateA8742· Moved May 21· Substituted by a8742

Restrict Moving Company Names

This bill restricts the use of "mover," "moving," or "relocation service" in business names unless approved by the transportation commissioner.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.On the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9279SenateA3283· Moved May 21· Substituted by a3283c

Regulate Gene Synthesis Labs

The bill establishes regulations for gene synthesis providers and equipment manufacturers to prevent bioterrorism, requiring adherence to industry standards.

Michael GianarisOn the Senate floor

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S9122SenateA10135· Moved May 21· Substituted by a10135

Explain Utility Rates

This bill requires the Public Service Commission to create and maintain a plain-language guidebook on the gas and electric ratemaking process, making it accessible to the public and interested…

Leroy ComrieOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·33% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage33%

S9079SenateA10326· Moved May 21· Substituted by a10326a

Allow Cell Tower on Parkland

This bill allows the Town of Brookhaven to lease certain parklands for a cellular tower and related easement, with proceeds dedicated to park improvements.

Anthony H. PalumboOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S9075SenateA10071· Moved May 21· Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications

This bill requires gas corporations to file and publicly share detailed maps of current and planned gas infrastructure projects to support emissions reductions and coordinated decarbonization efforts.

Kristen GonzalezEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A9678AssemblyS4445· Moved May 21· Amend by restoring to original print 9678

Protect Domestic Violence Victims

The Jamie Rose Care Provider Act requires non-hospital health care facilities to adopt policies, training, and coordination for domestic violence victim support.

Michael CashmanHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·18% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage18%

A10005AssemblyS9005· Moved May 21· Substituted by s9005c

Overhaul Public Protection Budget

This bill enacts a wide-ranging set of reforms and policy changes for New York's 2026-2027 public protection and general government budget, including laws on firearms, drones, sexual offense…

On the Assembly floor

Impact 8 · Significant·44% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage44%

S8948SenateA9209· Moved May 21· Substituted by a9209a

Require Lights on E-Bikes

This bill requires manufacturers to equip electric bicycles and scooters shipped in New York with specific front and rear lights for visibility.

Christopher RyanOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S8851SenateA9598· Moved May 21· Substituted by a9598

Ban State Use of Tropical Hardwoods

This bill prohibits New York State and its agencies from purchasing or using most tropical hardwoods in state contracts, with limited exceptions and phase-out plans for certain uses.

Liz KruegerOn the Senate floor

Impact 8 · Significant·42% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage42%

S8847SenateA9528· Moved May 21· Substituted by a9528

Set EMS Staffing Minimums

This bill sets minimum staffing standards for ambulance and supervisor vehicles responding to 911 calls in large New York cities.

Robert JacksonOn the Senate floor

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S8574SenateA9240· Moved May 21· Substituted by a9240a

Notify Homeowners on Tax Relief

This bill requires the state to mail notices of eligibility for the school tax relief credit within 30 days of determination, with certain exceptions.

John LiuOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·37% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage37%

S8571SenateA9351· Moved May 21· Substituted by a9351a

Issue Plates for Disabled Vets

This bill allows veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA to qualify for disabled veteran license plates in New York.

Christopher RyanOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·38% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage38%

A8922Assembly· Moved May 21· Amend (t) and recommit to real property taxation

Tax Break for Auxiliary Police

This bill provides a property tax exemption for active auxiliary police officers in certain New York counties, subject to local approval.

Eric BrownReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Impact 5 · Moderate·11% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage11%

A8823AssemblyS8062· Moved May 21· Reported referred to rules

Notify Residents of High Energy Use

This bill requires utilities with smart meters to offer an elective program notifying residential customers when their energy usage exceeds self-set thresholds.

Stefani ZinermanRules CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

S8397SenateA11390· Moved May 21· Substituted by a11390

Allow Electronic Legal Notices

This bill allows state and local governments to serve legal process electronically through the Department of State at no extra cost.

Monica MartinezOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

A7903AssemblyS7482· Moved May 21· Amended on third reading (t) 7903c

Ban Convicted Cheaters From Betting

This bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain crimes against athletes or related to sports or horse race wagering from placing sports bets in New York.

Charles LavineOn the Assembly floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

A7881AssemblyS1609· Moved May 21· Substituted by s1609

Report Stormwater Spending Annually

This bill requires New York's Department of Environmental Conservation to submit an annual report on statewide stormwater expenditure and funding recommendations.

Steven OtisOn the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·34% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage34%

S7277SenateA3223· Moved May 21· Substituted by a3223a

Free Fishing for Veterans

This bill allows veterans to fish for free in all New York state parks.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S6355SenateA10079· Moved May 21· Substituted by a10079a

Expand Council Parent Eligibility

This bill expands eligibility for citywide council members to include parents whose children were ever enrolled in bilingual or ESL programs.

John LiuOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·40% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage40%

A6354Assembly· Moved May 21· Amend and recommit to election law

Stop Illegal Voter Purges

This bill strengthens protections against illegal voter purging by adding new requirements for voter challenges and related documentation in New York elections.

Latrice WalkerElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage27%

A6250AssemblyS9789· Moved May 21· Ordered to third reading rules cal.175

Expand Tenant Court Jurisdiction

This bill expands small claims court jurisdiction to allow notice of claims to be sent anywhere in the state, not just within the county or adjoining counties.

Tony SimoneOn the Assembly floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

A5293Assembly· Moved May 21· Amend and recommit to codes

Expand Youthful Offender Protections

This bill expands youthful offender status and creates young adult offender status, granting certain individuals under 26 alternatives to criminal convictions and records.

Latrice WalkerCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A3998AssemblyS8667· Moved May 21· Reported referred to ways and means

Guarantee Workplace Lactation Rooms

This bill strengthens workplace lactation room requirements by mandating hygiene, exclusive refrigerators, clear policy postings, and timely employer responses.

Phara Souffrant ForrestWays And Means CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S3278SenateA1745· Moved May 21· Amend and recommit to higher education

License School Psychologists

This bill creates a new license for "school psychology practitioners" in New York, allowing them to provide mental health services outside traditional school settings.

Samra BroukHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A2611AssemblyS421· Moved May 21· Amended on third reading 2611a

Landlords Must Reduce Tenant Losses

This bill requires landlords to try to re-rent commercial properties and mitigate damages when tenants break their leases early.

Steven OtisOn the Assembly floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·32% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage32%

S2446SenateA5374· Moved May 21· Reported and committed to finance

Free Wound Kits and Test Strips

The bill creates a program to provide free wound care kits and xylazine test strips to people at risk of drug use, protecting recipients and distributors from legal consequences.

Nathalia FernandezFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S1370SenateA4255· Moved May 21· Amend (t) and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Aid for Second Avenue Businesses

This bill creates a grant program to support small businesses affected by Second Avenue Subway construction through financial and technical assistance.

José M. SerranoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage24%

S1139SenateA6347· Moved May 21· Substituted by a6347

Require Government Cybersecurity Upgrades

This bill requires New York governmental entities to implement multifactor authentication and encrypted websites, with privacy protections for biometric data.

Kristen GonzalezOn the Senate floor

Impact 7 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage31%

S1020Senate· Moved May 21· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Require Tenant Notice for Repairs

This bill requires landlords to give tenants 30 days notice before starting major capital improvement work, except in emergencies.

Robert JacksonHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 5 · Moderate·11% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage11%

S341SenateA7678· Moved May 21· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Ban Wholesaler Retailer Fees

This bill prohibits wholesalers from charging New York State licensed retailers any fees beyond the purchase price of alcoholic beverages.

James SkoufisStricken

Impact 6 · Moderate·9% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage9%

A42AssemblyS2475· Moved May 21· Amend and recommit to real property taxation

Tax Breaks for Clean Energy

This bill exempts certain energy-related public utility property aiding state climate goals from most property taxes, benefiting utility ratepayers.

Chris BurdickReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage24%

A11471AssemblyS10552· Moved May 20· Referred to cities

Allow Buffalo Parkland Use Change

This bill lets Buffalo use 1.17 acres of parkland for a utility thermal energy network project.

Jonathan RiveraCities CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·32% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage32%

A11470AssemblyS2321· Moved May 20· Referred to real property taxation

Add Fines to Tax Bills

This bill lets Albany add unpaid housing code violation fines to property tax bills and collect them through tax foreclosure, with protections for owner-occupied homes and tenant assistance.

Gabriella RomeroReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage23%

A11469AssemblyS9614· Moved May 20· Referred to governmental employees

Restore Tier IV Retirement

This bill gives Christine Fernandez Tier IV retirement status retroactively for her public employment starting in 1986.

Scott H. BendettGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·22% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage22%

A11468AssemblyS9966· Moved May 20· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Increase Transparency in Utility Rates

This bill requires utilities and regulators to fully explain and justify settlement agreements in rate cases, ensuring clear benefits for consumers.

Edward BraunsteinCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage24%

S10552SenateA11471· Moved May 20· Referred to cities 2

Allow Buffalo to Sell Parkland

This bill allows Buffalo to use part of a park for a utility energy project, with requirements to replace parkland.

April BaskinCities 2 CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·16% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage16%

S10548SenateA10389· Moved May 20· Referred to finance

Create Utility Consumer Board

This bill creates a Citizens Utility Board to represent and educate New York utility consumers.

Cordell CleareFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage30%

S10547SenateA10262· Moved May 20· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Expand Lifeline Phone Program

This bill requires all phone service providers in New York to offer discounted lifeline service to low-income households.

Cordell CleareEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage28%

S10546SenateA9297· Moved May 20· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Require Data Centers to Fund Local Energy

This bill requires new or expanding data centers to fund utility bill discounts or clean energy upgrades for nearby residents.

Kristen GonzalezEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·29% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage29%

K1421Assembly· Moved May 20· Adopted

Honor St. Ann's 175th Anniversary

This resolution celebrates the 175th anniversary of St.

Philip PalmesanoAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

S10544SenateA11465· Signed May 20· Signed chap.117

Authorize Temporary State Funding

This bill increases state funding for various government programs, especially health, labor, and disability services, for 2026.

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law

Impact6/10Moderate

OutcomeSigned into law

A11465AssemblyS10544· Moved May 20· Substituted by s10544

Extend Emergency State Funding

This bill increases funding and extends spending authority for various New York State government programs through May 26, 2026.

J. Gary PretlowOn the Assembly floor

Impact 7 · Significant·Companion signed

Impact7/10Significant

OutcomeCompanion signed

A11463AssemblyS9967· Moved May 20· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Make Utility Decisions Public

This bill lets parties in utility rate cases move certain issues into public hearings instead of private settlement talks.

Edward BraunsteinCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·34% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage34%

A11462AssemblyS9933· Moved May 20· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Require Judges for Utility Negotiations

This bill requires a trained administrative law judge to oversee settlement negotiations in utility rate increase cases.

Edward BraunsteinCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·40% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage40%