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

S3561SenateA1330· Moved May 19· Returned to senate
Study Kitchen Incubator Impact
This bill requires a study and report on expanding kitchen incubators in New York to support food entrepreneurs, especially women, minorities, and immigrants.
Cordell ClearePassed Assembly
Impact 4 · Low·45% to pass
Impact4/10Low
Passage45%

A3374AssemblyS3188· Moved May 19· Amend and recommit to health

Cap Doctor No-Show Fees

This bill limits when physicians can charge patients for missed appointments, requires clear advance notice of such fees, and sets related patient protections.

Jeffrey DinowitzHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 5 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage23%

A3254AssemblyS3958· Moved May 19· Returned to assembly

Require Camp Vaccinations

This bill requires all children attending overnight, summer day, or traveling summer camps in New York to be vaccinated.

Jeffrey DinowitzPassed Senate

Impact 8 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage45%

S3209Senate· Moved May 19· Reported and committed to health

Kids Must Wear Ski Helmets

This bill requires all skiers and snowboarders under 18 in New York to wear protective helmets and mandates ski areas to enforce and support this rule.

Brian KavanaghHealth CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·25% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage25%

S3054SenateA7105· Moved May 19· Reported and committed to finance

Support for Traumatized Rail Workers

This bill requires Metro-North to provide paid leave and mental health services to employees involved in or witnessing serious injuries or fatalities on duty.

Pete HarckhamFinance CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage31%

A2749AssemblyS6228· Moved May 19· Referred to labor

Require Lead-Safe Renovations

This bill establishes the New York State Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting Act, requiring stricter lead safety standards and enforcement for renovations in older housing.

Harry B. BronsonLabor CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A2718Assembly· Moved May 19· Enacting clause stricken

Require Heart Screenings in Schools

This bill requires New York schools to provide electrocardiogram (EKG) screenings for students to detect heart conditions as a condition for attendance.

Michael DursoStricken

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

S2481Senate· Moved May 19· Referred to energy

Study Hydrogen Energy Use

This bill directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to study hydrogen energy use for powering buildings in larger municipalities.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

A2475Assembly· Moved May 19· Reported referred to rules

Ban Naming Buildings After Officials

This bill prohibits public officials in New York from having buildings or spaces named after themselves while in office if they secured public funds for the project.

John T. McDonald IIIRules Committee

Impact 4 · Low·20% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage20%

S2392SenateA1590· Moved May 19· Amend (t) and recommit to investigations and government operations

Count Remote Members Present

This bill allows members with disabilities to count toward quorum remotely and makes remote public meeting provisions permanent.

Roxanne J. PersaudInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·34% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage34%

S2332SenateA2018· Moved May 19· Reported and committed to finance

Change Medicaid Long-Term Care

This bill repeals New York's partially capitated managed long term care (MLTC) program, shifting long term care for Medicaid recipients to fee-for-service, PACE, or MAP plans, and establishes care…

Gustavo RiveraFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S2091SenateA3029· Moved May 19· Substituted by a3029a

Set Salvaged Wood Standards

This bill requires New York to establish standards and a grading program for the reuse of deconstructed building materials, especially salvage lumber, in construction.

Brian KavanaghOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S1883SenateA2294· Moved May 19· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Guarantee Early Voting in Fulton

This bill requires that Fulton County's county seat have at least one early voting polling place designated.

Mark WalczykStricken

Impact 4 · Low·15% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage15%

S1633SenateA2613· Moved May 19· Referred to health

Protect Patient Health Privacy

This bill requires health information networks, electronic health record systems, and providers to give patients the right to restrict disclosure of sensitive health information.

Nathalia FernandezHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S1557SenateA1535· Moved May 19· Reported and committed to housing, construction and community development

Protect Tenant Organizing Rights

The Tenants Organizing Act expands protections for tenants forming organizations, guarantees meeting rights, and requires good-faith engagement from landlords.

Rachel MayHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%

A1590AssemblyS2392· Moved May 19· Amend (t) and recommit to governmental operations

Count Remote Members for Quorum

The bill allows disabled public body members to count toward quorum remotely and makes videoconferencing participation provisions permanent.

Jo Anne SimonGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 4 · Low·29% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage29%

S1495Senate· Moved May 19· Amend (t) and recommit to education

Fund Pre-K Bus Transportation

This bill allows state school transportation aid and services to be extended to children attending universal pre-kindergarten programs.

Patricia FahyEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage21%

A1214Assembly· Moved May 19· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Ban Forced Rights Waivers

This bill prohibits employers from requiring employees or job applicants to waive legal rights as a condition of employment, except in union-negotiated contracts.

Jeffrey DinowitzJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage21%

S1185SenateA1866· Moved May 19· Referred to ways and means

Fund for Veterans Organizations

This bill allows New Yorkers to voluntarily donate to a fund supporting veterans service organizations through their state income tax return.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Ways And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

S1011SenateA3357· Moved May 19· Referred to governmental employees

Notify Retirement Eligibility Changes

This bill requires written acknowledgment from both employees and employers when changes in job responsibilities affect retirement system eligibility or service credit.

Samra BroukGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·26% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage26%

S682SenateA4160· Moved May 19· Referred to transportation

Increase Fines for Handicap Parking

This bill increases fines statewide for illegally parking in handicapped spaces, raising penalties for first and repeat offenses.

Monica MartinezTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 4 · Low·29% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage29%

S679SenateA7939· Moved May 19· Reported and committed to finance

Free Internet for Low-Income Housing

This bill creates a grant program to provide free or discounted broadband to low-income and vulnerable residents in affordable housing.

Monica MartinezFinance CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S676SenateA3308· Moved May 19· Reported and committed to codes

Regulate Catalytic Converter Sales

This bill regulates the purchase, sale, and possession of catalytic converters to deter theft and require proper documentation and licensing.

Monica MartinezCodes CommitteeTransportation

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%

S611SenateA2138· Moved May 19· Referred to codes

Allow Victim Statements for Misdemeanors

This bill allows certain misdemeanor victims to make statements at sentencing if the misdemeanor plea follows a felony charge involving serious injury.

Toby Ann StaviskyCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·24% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage24%

A368AssemblyS10057· Moved May 19· Returned to assembly

Require Proof of Harassment Training

This bill requires New York employers to obtain written or electronic employee acknowledgments of sexual harassment policies and training in English and employees' primary languages.

Nily RozicPassed Senate

Impact 6 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage45%

S510Senate· Moved May 19· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Show Tire Age on Receipts

This bill requires sellers of motor vehicle tires in New York to include each tire's manufacture date on the sales receipt.

Anthony H. PalumboConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 4 · Low·3% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage3%

S428SenateA5207· Moved May 19· Returned to senate

Require Sodium Warnings on Menus

This bill requires chain restaurants in New York to label menu items high in sodium with a warning icon and accompanying information.

Gustavo RiveraPassed Assembly

Impact 7 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage45%

A93AssemblyS2151· Moved May 19· Amend and recommit to consumer affairs and protection

End Forced Arbitration Clauses

This bill prohibits mandatory arbitration agreements in most consumer, employment, and insurance contracts, making such clauses invalid and unenforceable in New York.

Jeffrey DinowitzConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·11% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage11%

S120SenateA5786· Moved May 19· Returned to senate

No Shutoffs During Extreme Weather

This bill prohibits utility companies from shutting off residential heat, electricity, or water during forecasts of extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Cordell ClearePassed Assembly

Impact 7 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage45%

A11451AssemblyS9471· Moved May 18· Referred to governmental employees

Let Ivan Cruz Take Exam

This bill allows Ivan Cruz to take the civil service exam to become a deputy sheriff in Tompkins County.

Anna KellesGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·19% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage19%

A11450Assembly· Moved May 18· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Rename Subway for Hispanic Society

This bill renames the 157th Street subway station to 157th Street Subway - Hispanic Society.

Al TaylorCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 2 · Minimal·9% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage9%

A11448Assembly· Moved May 18· Referred to transportation

Allow Smart Parking in Yonkers

This bill allows Yonkers to use smart parking technology and hire companies to help manage parking.

Nader SayeghTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 4 · Low·8% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage8%

S10527Senate· Moved May 18· Referred to transportation

Audit Commercial License Records

This bill requires annual audits of all commercial driver’s license records in New York State.

George BorrelloTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·6% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage6%

S10521SenateA8922· Moved May 18· Referred to local government

Tax Break for Auxiliary Police

This bill gives a 10% property tax exemption to active auxiliary police officers in certain large counties.

Patricia Canzoneri-FitzpatrickLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 5 · Moderate·13% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage13%

K1396Assembly· Moved May 18· Adopted

Honor Purple Heart Veterans

This resolution honors the 33 Purple Heart recipients buried at the New York State Veterans Cemetery-Finger Lakes.

Philip PalmesanoAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

K1387Assembly· Moved May 18· Adopted

Honor Corning Museum Anniversary

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

Philip PalmesanoAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

A11446Assembly· Moved May 18· Referred to governmental operations

Legislator Pay Rules Update

This bill allows lawmakers to get their withheld pay if the governor adds new policy issues to the budget.

Dana LevenbergGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 3 · Low·20% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage20%

A11444AssemblyS10498· Moved May 18· Referred to judiciary

Extend Time for Sex Abuse Lawsuits

This bill extends the time for adult survivors of sexual offenses to file civil lawsuits from one year to two and a half years.

Linda RosenthalJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage45%

S10520SenateA11445· Signed May 18· Signed chap.116

Temporary State Funding Extension

This bill increases funding and extends payment deadlines for various New York State government programs for fiscal year 2026.

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law

Impact8/10Significant

OutcomeSigned into law

A11445AssemblyS10520· Moved May 18· Substituted by s10520

Temporary State Funding Extension

This bill increases and extends state government appropriations for various agencies and programs for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026.

J. Gary PretlowOn the Assembly floor

Impact 10 · Transformational·Companion signed

Impact10/10Transformational

OutcomeCompanion signed

A11364AssemblyS10489· Moved May 18· Amend (t) and recommit to local governments

Spread Employee Payouts Over Time

This bill allows Hempstead to spread out paying employee separation costs over twenty years.

Noah BurroughsLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·14% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage14%

S10282SenateA1883· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Free Online Tax Filing

This bill requires New York to create a free online system for filing federal and state tax returns.

James SkoufisFinance CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S10057SenateA368· Moved May 18· Substituted by a368a

Require Signed Harassment Policy Acknowledgement

This bill requires employers to get written receipts from employees for sexual harassment policy and training, in English and their primary language.

Jessica RamosOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage34%

S10025SenateA11175· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to internet and technology

Notify Workers Before AI Use

This bill requires public employers to notify and negotiate with unions before using new AI technologies that impact jobs.

Michelle HincheyInternet And Technology CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

A11003AssemblyS5382· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Require Privacy in Rehab Facilities

This bill requires new addiction treatment facilities to be built with private spaces for bathing, sleeping, restrooms, and counseling.

Phil SteckWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9908SenateA6839· Moved May 18· Referred to codes

Backdate Rent Reductions

This bill requires rent reductions for lost services to be calculated from when the problem started, not when reported.

Erik BottcherCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

A10931AssemblyS8359· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to economic development

24-Hour Alcohol License

This bill allows certain large event facilities in industrial zones to get a 24-hour alcohol license.

Albert A. StirpeEconomic Development CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·12% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage12%

A10860AssemblyS3245· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Update Tax Exemption Calculations

This bill allows local governments and school districts to include the equivalent taxable value of properties under payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements when calculating property tax levy…

John T. McDonald IIIWays And Means CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·32% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage32%

A10824AssemblyS9596· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to governmental employees