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

A11461AssemblyS10447· Moved May 20· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Speed Up Utility Case Decisions
This bill requires the Public Service Commission to rule on motions and petitions within set time limits.
Edward BraunsteinCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy
Impact 6 · Moderate·27% to pass
Impact6/10Moderate
Passage27%

K1415Assembly· Moved May 20· Adopted

Declare Transatlantic Flight Day

This resolution asks the Governor to declare May 20, 2026, as Transatlantic Flight Day in New York.

Edward RaAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

S10225SenateA11164· Moved May 20· Substituted by a11164

Allow Pet Insurance Policies

This bill creates new rules and consumer protections for selling pet insurance in New York State.

Jamaal BaileyOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

S10162SenateA11321· Moved May 20· Substituted by a11321

End Attorney Residency Rules

This bill allows Washington County deputy county attorneys to live in the county or any neighboring county.

Jake AshbyOn the Senate floor

Impact 3 · Low·30% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage30%

A11046AssemblyS6023· Moved May 20· Substituted by s6023

Publish Small Business Guide

This bill requires the Division for Small Business to annually publish and promote a compliance guide summarizing regulatory changes affecting small businesses.

Marianne ButtenschonOn the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

A11042AssemblyS5049· Moved May 20· Reported referred to rules

Ease Insurance Adjuster Licensing

This bill allows independent adjusters with certain national or state claims certifications to skip the state licensing exam.

Sam BergerRules CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·26% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage26%

A11036AssemblyS10496· Moved May 20· Reported referred to ways and means

Free Parks for First Responders

This bill gives retired New York police, correction officers, firefighters, and volunteer ambulance workers free access to state parks and campsites.

Eddie GibbsWays And Means CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 5 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage28%

A10953AssemblyS10434· Moved May 20· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Track EMS Response Data

This bill requires the health department to collect and analyze detailed data on emergency medical service dispatches and provider quality across New York State.

Amy PaulinWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage31%

A10894AssemblyS9611· Moved May 20· Substituted by s9611

Extend School Psychologist Programs

This bill extends the provisions for certified school psychologists and special education services for preschool children until June 30, 2028.

Michael BenedettoOn the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

S9594SenateA11225· Moved May 20· Substituted by a11225a

Boost Contracts for Veteran Businesses

This bill raises the statewide participation goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses on state contracts from 6% to 20%.

Monica MartinezOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9577SenateA10835· Moved May 20· Substituted by a10835a

Ban Impersonating Unions

This bill prohibits falsely impersonating an employee organization or its representatives and allows civil damages of $15,000 per incident.

Jessica RamosOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage31%

S9545SenateA10231· Moved May 20· Reported and committed to finance

Distribute Unclaimed Winnings

This bill requires Capital District off-track betting corporations to distribute unclaimed winnings and taxes to participating counties by specific deadlines.

Patricia FahyFinance CommitteeEconomy

Impact 5 · Moderate·18% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage18%

S9414SenateA9251· Moved May 20· Reported and committed to finance

Restrict Prediction Markets

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations and prohibitions for prediction markets in New York, including age restrictions, advertising rules, and bans on certain market types.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Finance CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·9% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage9%

S9350SenateA10293· Moved May 20· Substituted by a10293a

Let O'Brien Take Police Exam

This bill allows Michael O'Brien to take the civil service exam and be eligible for appointment as a Le Roy police officer regardless of age restrictions.

Jeremy ZellnerOn the Senate floor

Impact 2 · Minimal·30% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage30%

A10331Assembly· Moved May 20· Reported referred to ways and means

Protect Census Workers' Access

This bill ensures census enumerators have access to multi-unit buildings, establishes civil penalties for obstruction, and mandates state-level guidance and enforcement.

Khaleel AndersonWays And Means Committee

Impact 6 · Moderate·15% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage15%

A10274AssemblyS9241· Moved May 20· Reported referred to ways and means

Adult Care Facility Vouchers

This bill creates a three-year pilot program providing sliding-scale subsidies for adult care facility residents with cognitive impairments to delay nursing home placement.

Rebecca SeawrightWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S9233Senate· Moved May 20· Reported and committed to health

Investigate Funeral Payments

This bill authorizes the Bureau of Funeral Directing to investigate claims and penalize unlicensed funeral service providers before referring cases to the Attorney General.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonHealth CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

A10189AssemblyS3046· Moved May 20· Amend and recommit to rules 10189a

Ban Glue Traps in State Buildings

This bill prohibits the use of adhesive-based rodent traps, such as glue boards, in state-owned or state-leased buildings.

Paula KayRules 10189a CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

A10173AssemblyS7647· Moved May 20· Ordered to third reading rules cal.154

Require Proof of Real Estate Sale

This bill requires proof of the full sales price in real property transactions and invalidates titles without such proof.

Amanda SeptimoOn the Assembly floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

A10077AssemblyS8956· Moved May 20· Reported referred to ways and means

Merge Potsdam, Canton Housing Authorities

This bill transfers all functions, employees, assets, and responsibilities of the Potsdam housing authority to the Canton housing authority.

Scott GrayWays And Means CommitteeHousing

Impact 4 · Low·19% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage19%

A9586AssemblyS4776· Moved May 20· Reported referred to rules

Expand False Report Laws

This bill expands the crimes of falsely reporting an incident to include false reports of deadly weapons or dangerous instruments.

Michael CashmanRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

S9006SenateA10006· Moved May 20· Substituted by a10006c

Set 2026-27 Education Budget

This bill makes comprehensive changes to New York's education, housing, labor, and social services laws, including updates to school aid, universal prekindergarten, rent regulation, and support for…

On the Senate floor

Impact 8 · Significant·36% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage36%

S8951Senate· Moved May 20· Substituted by a10698b

Ban Cannabis Inversion

This bill prohibits cannabis inversion in New York’s regulated market, defines related violations, establishes penalties, and provides whistleblower protections.

Jeremy CooneyOn the Senate floor

Impact 8 · Significant·38% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage38%

S8920SenateA1062· Moved May 20· Substituted by a1062

Expand Service Contract Coverage

The bill amends the definition of "service contract" in insurance law to explicitly include coverage for accidental damages from handling.

Jeremy CooneyOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A9556Assembly· Moved May 20· Amend (t) and recommit to education

Create School Food Pantries

This bill establishes school-based food pantries in high-need New York City schools, funded by a portion of state sales tax on prepared foods.

Catalina CruzEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S8903SenateA10242· Moved May 20· Amend and recommit to mental health

Open Mental Hospital Burial Records

This bill requires the state to publicly maintain and provide burial records and maps for former patients interred at state mental health hospital cemeteries.

Patricia FahyMental Health CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·25% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage25%

S8899SenateA9321· Moved May 20· Returned to senate

Allow Cross-Discipline Therapy Supervision

This bill allows licensed marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to supervise each other's post-master's clinical experience if specific qualifications are met.

Toby Ann StaviskyPassed Assembly

Impact 6 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage45%

S8859SenateA9520· Moved May 20· Substituted by a9520

Extend Yonkers Bond Authority

This bill extends until June 30, 2027, the authorization for Yonkers to privately sell certain city bonds and notes.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A9354AssemblyS8600· Moved May 20· Reported referred to codes

Require Tethered Bottle Caps

This bill requires manufacturers to sell or distribute plastic beverage containers in New York only with tethered plastic caps to reduce litter.

William ColtonCodes CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·25% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage25%

A9321AssemblyS8899· Moved May 20· Substituted by s8899

Expand Supervision for Therapists

This bill allows licensed marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to supervise each other's post-master's clinical experience if certain requirements are met.

Sam BergerOn the Assembly floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·44% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage44%

A9295Assembly· Moved May 20· Reported referred to ways and means

Fund Nonprofit Guardians for Vulnerable

This bill creates a statewide program to fund and regulate not-for-profit organizations serving as guardians for incapacitated adults in New York.

Charles LavineWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A9172Assembly· Moved May 20· Reported referred to ways and means

Alert Homeowners to Deed Fraud

This bill creates a statewide property recording alert system to notify homeowners of deeds or liens recorded against their property and establishes a fund to modernize county recording offices.

Stefani ZinermanWays And Means CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A9105AssemblyS593· Moved May 20· Amend and recommit to agriculture

Expand Eligibility for Farm Assessments

This bill expands eligibility for agricultural assessments to more small and new farm operations by adding flexible gross sales requirements and support measures.

Paula KayAgriculture CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·20% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage20%

A8901AssemblyS5159· Moved May 20· Substituted by s5159a

Protect Community Gardens

This bill requires the community gardens task force to assess and recommend public community gardens for critical environmental area designation.

Emerita TorresOn the Assembly floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·36% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage36%

S8324SenateA3988· Moved May 20· Substituted by a3988a

Give Ardsley Court Guards Authority

This bill grants peace officer status, with limited powers, to security officers serving at the Ardsley village court.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S8291SenateA7125· Moved May 20· Substituted by a7125

Break Up Big Contracts

This bill requires state agencies to divide public contracts by size to increase opportunities for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.

James Sanders Jr.On the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

S8283SenateA8680· Moved May 20· Substituted by a8680a

Notify Before Ending Water Fluoride

This bill requires cities to provide at least 90 days public notice before discontinuing the fluoridation of public water supplies.

Christopher RyanOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S8274SenateA3987· Moved May 20· Substituted by a3987a

Make Court Security Peace Officers

This bill designates Pleasantville village court security officers as peace officers with limited powers and training requirements.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A8653Assembly· Moved May 20· Reported referred to rules

Tighten Pet Breeder Rules

This bill redefines and regulates pet breeders in New York, tightening standards, licensing, recordkeeping, and prohibiting the sale of animals not bred on the breeder's premises.

Linda RosenthalRules CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·34% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage34%

A8567AssemblyS9907· Moved May 20· Substituted by s9907

Require Fast Electronic Eviction Notice

This bill requires New York City marshals to electronically file notice of eviction within one business day of service.

Jo Anne SimonOn the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·37% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage37%

A8537AssemblyS8702· Moved May 20· Reported referred to rules

Ban Fiberglass In Kids' Products

This bill bans the sale of children's products, upholstered furniture, and mattresses containing textile fiberglass in New York.

David WeprinRules CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·29% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage29%

A8494AssemblyS8097· Moved May 20· Reported referred to rules

Make Insurance Valuation Rules Permanent

This bill makes permanent the insurance valuation manual provisions and changes the reporting schedule for the Department of Financial Services' impact study.

David WeprinRules CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·24% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage24%

A8471AssemblyS8952· Moved May 20· Reported referred to rules

Disclose Digital Goods Terms

This bill requires digital good sellers to clearly disclose when a purchase only provides a license, not true ownership.

Chris BurdickRules CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage28%

A8364Assembly· Moved May 20· Reported referred to ways and means

Review Insurance Benefit Costs

This bill requires the superintendent of financial services to review and report on mandated insurance benefits' costs and analyze the impact of new insurance benefit legislation before it takes…

David WeprinWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

A8301Assembly· Moved May 20· Reported referred to ways and means

Update Guardianship for Disabilities

This bill updates guardianship laws to include individuals with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries, modernizing procedures and standards.

Charles LavineWays And Means CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S7803SenateA8357· Moved May 20· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Restore Police Retirement Status

This bill allows Joshua Kaye to receive retroactive Tier II pension status in the NY police and fire retirement system starting April 7, 2003.

Steve RhoadsCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·10% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage10%

S7786SenateA7627· Moved May 20· Substituted by a7627b

Share Home Care Info

This bill requires New York veterans' agencies to provide and update educational resources about home and community-based care services for veterans and their families.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.On the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·31% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage31%

A8124AssemblyS9111· Moved May 20· Ordered to third reading rules cal.147

Expand MWBE at Indian Point

This bill adds Indian Point decommissioning entities to those subject to Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation requirements.

J. Gary PretlowOn the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·33% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage33%

S7708SenateA6559· Moved May 20· Substituted by a6559c

Veterans' Rights Made Official

This bill requires New York to establish and distribute a Veterans' Bill of Rights outlining veterans' rights and available services.

Nathalia FernandezOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A8060AssemblyS3395· Moved May 20· Reported referred to rules

Allow Online Storage Auctions

This bill allows self-storage facilities in New York to enforce liens through online sales and clarifies notice and advertising requirements.

Jen LunsfordRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%