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

A10662AssemblyS9409· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to transportation
Extend Farmingdale Land Lease
This bill authorizes a one-time extension, up to 20 years, of an existing state land lease in Farmingdale, Suffolk County.
Kwani O'PharrowTransportation CommitteeTransportation
Impact 3 · Low·13% to pass
Impact3/10Low
Passage13%

S9368SenateA10176· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to consumer protection

End Abusive Rehab Contractor Deals

This bill prohibits assignment of post-loss insurance benefits for property claims after January 1, 2027, to protect homeowners from contractor abuse.

Jamaal BaileyConsumer Protection CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage17%

S9214SenateA1948· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to finance

Help for Senior Housing

This bill creates a grant program to support resident assistance services in affordable independent senior housing, with funds allocated to both urban and rural projects.

Cordell CleareFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A10234Assembly· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Preserve Opioid Fund Interest

This bill ensures that interest earned on statewide opioid settlement funds will remain in the same fund unless otherwise directed.

Phil SteckWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 3 · Low·34% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage34%

A10223AssemblyS9145· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Support Recovery-Friendly Workplaces

The bill establishes the "Recovery Ready Workplace Act," creating a program encouraging employers to implement policies and practices supporting employees with substance use disorders and recovery.

Phil SteckWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A10185Assembly· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to transportation

Municipal CDL Exemption

The bill exempts municipal employees from needing a commercial driver's license to operate government vehicles for certain local purposes, provided they complete specific training and certification.

Kenneth BlankenbushTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·17% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage17%

A10180AssemblyS9149· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Add Delays to Subway Emergency Gates

This bill requires time-delay egress mechanisms on all subway emergency gates, with exceptions and safeguards for emergencies and unstaffed stations.

Al TaylorCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·17% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage17%

A10145Assembly· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Random Law Firm Audits

This bill requires the New York court system to implement random audits of law firm financial accounts to ensure proper management of client funds.

Charles LavineWays And Means Committee

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

S9149SenateA10180· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to transportation

Install Subway Emergency Gate Delays

This bill requires time-delay emergency mechanisms with overrides for emergencies on subway emergency gates, except at unstaffed stations.

Cordell CleareTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·19% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage19%

A10071AssemblyS9075· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to energy

Require Public Gas Pipeline Maps

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

Emily GallagherEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage32%

A9653AssemblyS8637· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Expand Drug Treatment Fund Uses

This bill expands the allowable uses and reporting requirements for the New York State drug treatment and public education fund, emphasizing broader prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Dana LevenbergWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage34%

A9625Assembly· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Expand Library E-Book Access

This bill allows New York libraries to form cooperative agreements for purchasing e-books and digital audiobooks and requires contract transparency.

Robert C. CarrollWays And Means CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·18% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage18%

S8918SenateA9255· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Promote Mass Timber Housing

This bill creates pilot programs and tax credits to promote the use of mass timber in New York affordable housing construction and retrofits.

Brian KavanaghFinance CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S8897Senate· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Report on Disabled Veterans Services

This bill requires the Veterans Service Commission to review and report on state and local services for veterans with service-connected disabilities, including recommendations for improvement.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Finance CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·34% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage34%

S8729Senate· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Guarantee Right to Home Inspection

This bill establishes a mandatory right for home buyers in New York to conduct a home inspection, prohibiting sellers from requiring waivers of this right in purchase offers.

Rachel MayJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage26%

S8667SenateA3998· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to labor

Require Workplace Lactation Rooms

This bill strengthens workplace lactation accommodations by requiring hygienic, well-equipped lactation rooms and expanded employee notification of lactation rights.

Cordell CleareLabor CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage31%

A9297Assembly· Moved May 18· Delivered to senate

Discounts for Data Center Towns

This bill requires data centers to fund programs benefiting host communities through utility bill discounts or residential energy technologies.

Yudelka TapiaPassed Assembly

Impact 8 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage45%

S8608SenateA9373· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to procurement and contracts

Tighten Gun Purchase Rules

This bill requires firearm, ammunition, and accessory vendors bidding for state contracts to certify compliance with laws and safety measures.

Zellnor MyrieProcurement And Contracts CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage31%

A8948AssemblyS5900· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Distribute Drug Misuse Materials

This bill requires the state to identify counties with high prescription drug use disorder and allows pharmacists there to distribute educational materials on misuse and addiction.

Phil SteckWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·33% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage33%

A8943Assembly· Moved May 18· Amend (t) and recommit to codes

Ban Police Face Coverings

This bill prohibits law enforcement in New York from concealing their identity while on duty, with exceptions for medical and SWAT needs.

Nader SayeghCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage0%

A8786Assembly· Moved May 18· Reported referred to rules

Rename Indian Libraries Indigenous

This bill updates New York education law to replace the term "Indian library" with "indigenous library" and related language throughout.

Jordan WrightRules CommitteeEducation

Impact 3 · Low·20% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage20%

A8734AssemblyS8363· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Boost Pay for Counselors

This bill establishes a rate enhancement for individual counseling services in outpatient substance use disorder clinics to improve access to integrated mental health and addiction recovery care.

Phil SteckWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A8549Assembly· Moved May 18· Amend (t) and recommit to codes

Clarify Joint Bank Account Rules

This bill updates banking laws regarding joint accounts, establishing new rules for account ownership, convenience signers, and survivorship rights.

Charles LavineCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·13% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage13%

S8141Senate· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Let Members Offset Pension Deficits

This bill allows New York City Fire Protection Inspector retirement plan members to offset deficits in member contributions with excess contributions from other accounts.

Robert JacksonCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

S8055SenateA8365· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to health

Expand Veterans' Home Eligibility

This bill expands eligibility for admission to New York State veterans' homes to veterans with immediate family members who are state residents.

Pete HarckhamHealth CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage23%

S8006SenateA10164· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Dutchess Deputy Sheriffs Retirement Option

This bill allows certain Dutchess County deputy sheriffs to retroactively enroll in a 25-year retirement plan if they missed the original deadline.

Robert JacksonFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·20% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage20%

S7575SenateA6469· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to health

Require Reusable Medical Gowns

This bill requires New York healthcare facilities to maintain at least 50% of their protective textiles as reusable items.

Cordell CleareHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

S7328SenateA10993· Moved May 18· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Reform Utility Commission Appointments

This bill amends the Public Service Law to expand Public Service Commission requirements, adding consumer advocacy experience, public interest duties, and new conflict-of-interest rules for…

Michelle HincheyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage32%

S7260SenateA7633· Moved May 18· Substituted by a7633a

Make Charging Fees Clear

This bill requires clear fee disclosures and payment options at electric vehicle charging stations that receive state or ratepayer funding.

Leroy ComrieOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S6931Senate· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Cut State Waste by 75%

This bill requires New York state agencies to develop and implement plans to reduce waste disposal by 75% through coordinated diversion strategies.

Pete HarckhamFinance CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·34% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage34%

S6733SenateA8038· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to agriculture

Fees Fund Animal Shelters

This bill creates a $5 fee for certain convictions to fund animal shelters caring for abused or seized animals.

Anthony H. PalumboAgriculture CommitteeLegal

Impact 5 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage24%

S6685SenateA7587· Moved May 18· Amend (t) and recommit to cities 1

Follow Land Use Review

This bill requires the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation to follow the city's uniform land use review procedure when selling or transferring property.

Cordell CleareCities 1 CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage21%

S6555SenateA7333· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Heart Protection for Dispatchers

This bill gives New York City fire alarm dispatchers a presumption for heart disease as a work-related disability, providing enhanced pension benefits.

Robert JacksonFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·25% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage25%

S6389SenateA4503· Moved May 18· Referred to ways and means

Study Prison Gender Disparities

This bill directs the Commissioner of Corrections to study and report on gender disparities in resources for incarcerated individuals.

Pete HarckhamWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 3 · Low·29% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage29%

S6313SenateA7150· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Expand MWBE Contract Access

This bill strengthens reporting, compliance, and enforcement requirements for minority and women-owned business participation in New York state contracts.

James Sanders Jr.Finance CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A6654AssemblyS5662· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to housing

Let Cities Cut Shelter Taxes

This bill allows local governments to further reduce, or fully exempt, property taxes for certain housing projects based on shelter rent.

Micah LasherHousing CommitteeHousing

Impact 7 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage17%

S6200SenateA4713· Moved May 18· Substituted by a4713a

Require Utility Outage Hotlines

This bill requires all utility, cable, and internet providers in New York to maintain a 24/7 toll-free outage reporting number.

James SkoufisOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage31%

S5989Senate· Moved May 18· Referred to libraries and education technology

Library Cards for Kids

This bill allows parents to authorize library cards for their children during kindergarten registration and updates library card distribution procedures in schools.

Siela BynoeLibraries And Education Technology CommitteeEducation

Impact 4 · Low·18% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage18%

A5989AssemblyS6297· Moved May 18· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

ID Cards for Released Inmates

This bill requires automatic issuance of identification cards and assistance obtaining necessary documents for incarcerated individuals before release.

Erik DilanCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

A5957AssemblyS5824· Moved May 18· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Allow Attorneys Hearing Records

This bill requires that attorneys for incarcerated individuals in disciplinary appeals or related lawsuits receive the full hearing record, with confidential informant information redacted.

Erik DilanCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S5435SenateA5885· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Let Grossman Recalculate Retirement

This bill allows Jonathan Grossman to apply for a recalculation of his NYC Teachers' Retirement benefits to include a lump sum payment for accumulated vacation.

Leroy ComrieCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·16% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage16%

S5241SenateA6648· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Protect Medical Necessity Decisions

This bill strengthens requirements for insurance utilization review, ensuring medical necessity decisions rely on transparent, peer-reviewed, scientifically-based criteria, especially for mental…

Nathalia FernandezFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S4889SenateA7520· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Broaden Veteran Definition

This bill expands the definition of "veteran" to include long-serving members of the New York guard and naval militia.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonFinance CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 5 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage35%

S4780Senate· Moved May 18· Referred to local governments

Notify Neighbors on Zoning Changes

This bill requires municipalities to notify neighboring municipalities of zoning changes or laws affecting land within 500 feet of their borders.

James SkoufisLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·7% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage7%

S4591SenateA7379· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Limit Design Professional Liability

This bill limits the liability of design professionals in public contracts, voiding indemnification clauses except for damages caused by their own negligence or misconduct.

Jeremy CooneyFinance CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage28%

A3925Assembly· Moved May 18· Reported referred to rules

Protect Name and Gender Privacy

This bill requires that all court records related to name changes and sex designation changes be kept private and inaccessible to the public.

Charles LavineRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A3244AssemblyS3966· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to higher education

Open Dentist Licenses Wider

This bill allows foreign-trained dentists to practice in certain rural health centers under supervision and creates a pathway to full New York dental licensure after seven years.

Carrie WoernerHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S3247Senate· Moved May 18· Referred to energy