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

A2617AssemblyS6885· Moved May 18· Amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation
Help Water Utilities Upgrade
This bill allows water utilities and certain homeowner associations to access water quality infrastructure funding and provides related tax exemptions.
Michaelle C. SolagesEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy
Impact 7 · Significant·8% to pass
Impact7/10Significant
Passage8

S2470SenateA6198· Moved May 18· Referred to real property taxation

Tax Break for Energy Storage

This bill creates a new property tax abatement for electric energy storage equipment installed between 2027 and 2029.

Kevin S. ParkerReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·33% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage33%

S2453SenateA7271· Moved May 18· Referred to codes

Pause Limits for Presidents

This bill pauses the statute of limitations for criminal and civil actions against sitting U.S. presidents while they are in office.

Michael GianarisCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A2551Assembly· Moved May 18· Reported referred to rules

Require Judges Have Law Degrees

This bill allows towns and villages to require their justices to be licensed attorneys by local majority vote.

William MagnarelliRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·18% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage18%

S2126SenateA10598· Moved May 18· Referred to education

Bring Educators Together Statewide

This bill requires the New York education commissioner to hold annual statewide and regional conventions for underrepresented educators to network and share best practices.

Robert JacksonEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage35%

S2121SenateA6029· Moved May 18· Substituted by a6029

Promote Home Visit Education

This bill requires education and outreach about home visiting programs that support pregnant and parenting families in New York.

Patricia FahyOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S1849SenateA3499· Moved May 18· Referred to judiciary

Require Detailed Court Reporting

This bill requires all New York courts, including town and village courts, to report and publish detailed data on family offenses, misdemeanors, violations, and eviction proceedings.

Shelley MayerJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·34% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage34%

S1250SenateA7739· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to higher education

Give College Credit for Military

The MERIT Act requires SUNY and CUNY schools to grant academic credit to veterans for qualifying military experience toward degree requirements.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Higher Education CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage34%

S1067SenateA7326· Moved May 18· Referred to ways and means

Adopt-a-Trail Program Funded

This bill creates a New York State park adopt-a-trail stewardship program, allowing individuals and groups to maintain trails and establishes a dedicated fund for the program.

José M. SerranoWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·31% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage31%

A817Assembly· Moved May 18· Reported referred to ways and means

Require Mental Health Screenings

This bill requires substance use disorder treatment programs in New York to provide mental health evaluations and integrated care for participants.

Phil SteckWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S878Senate· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Protect Kids During Police Questioning

This bill requires that juveniles must consult with an attorney before police questioning and strengthens parental notification and protections during custodial interrogations.

Jamaal BaileyFinance CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S561SenateA1863· Moved May 18· Referred to ways and means

Notify Seniors About Rent Help

This bill requires landlords and agencies to provide tenants with clear notice about eligibility for rent increase exemptions for low-income elderly and disabled persons.

Liz KruegerWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage34%

S429SenateA7081· Moved May 18· Referred to governmental operations

Investigate Prison Sexual Assaults

This bill authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities, establishing confidential reporting and anti-retaliation…

Julia SalazarGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S412SenateA1312· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to finance

Legislature Can Order Investigations

This bill allows the New York State Legislature to direct the attorney general to investigate matters related to public peace, safety, and justice.

Andrew GounardesFinance CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S360SenateA2149· Moved May 18· Referred to health

Expand Prison Health Oversight

This bill expands and requires annual review of correctional health services and mandates biennial studies of health care staffing in New York correctional facilities.

Gustavo RiveraHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage31%

S329SenateA673· Moved May 18· Returned to senate

Expand Appeals for Public Issues

This bill allows defendants to appeal suppression motion denials even after pleading guilty or waiving the right to appeal.

Jamaal BaileyPassed Assembly

Impact 7 · Significant·49% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage49%

S182SenateA4317· Moved May 18· Referred to ways and means

Raise Poverty Limit for Benefits

This bill raises the income eligibility limit for a one-time earned income disregard for public assistance recipients from 200% to 400% of the federal poverty level.

Roxanne J. PersaudWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S180SenateA4504· Moved May 18· Amend and recommit to finance

Raise Residential Care Payments

This bill increases the monthly benefit amount for individuals and couples receiving enhanced residential care in New York.

Roxanne J. PersaudFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S158SenateA1283· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to crime victims, crime and correction

Allow Prisoners to Seek Shorter Sentences

This bill allows people incarcerated in New York for at least ten years or half their sentence to apply for a sentence reduction through the courts, with specific procedures and eligibility criteria.

Julia SalazarCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S64Senate· Moved May 18· Reported and committed to crime victims, crime and correction

Allow Electronic Police Reports

This bill requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to accept electronic submission of crime reports and data from local law enforcement agencies.

Patrick M. GallivanCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·8% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage8%

S10518SenateA10470· Moved May 15· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Fund Vanderbilt Campus Construction

This bill allows New York's dormitory authority to finance construction and improvements for Vanderbilt University in Chelsea Square.

Erik BottcherCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·8% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage8%

S10517SenateA10311· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Notify Lease Succession Denials

This bill requires limited-profit housing companies to notify and explain to family members when their application to take over a lease is denied and to provide an appeal process.

Brian KavanaghHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

S10516SenateA1272· Moved May 15· Referred to higher education

Allow Certified Medication Aides

This bill allows certified medication aides in residential health care facilities to give certain medications under nurse supervision.

Jeremy CooneyHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage27%

S10515SenateA7184· Moved May 15· Referred to internet and technology

Ban Wireless Signal Jammers

This bill makes it a felony to possess, sell, or use wireless signal jammer devices in New York.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonInternet And Technology CommitteeTechnology

Impact 6 · Moderate·27% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage27%

S10514SenateA10969· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Ban Harmful Kratom Products

This bill bans synthetic and adulterated kratom, and requires testing, labeling, and regulation of natural kratom products in New York.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S10513Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Delay Diagnostic Results Online

This bill delays the release of possible cancer pathology or radiology reports to patients for 72 hours unless their doctor contacts them first.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 5 · Moderate·19% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage19%

S10512Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to insurance

Pay Out-of-Network Doctors

This bill requires insurance companies to pay out-of-network healthcare providers directly at fair rates when patients assign benefits.

Gustavo RiveraInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

S10511Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

New Crime for Unlicensed Deaths

This bill makes it a felony to drive without a valid license if it causes someone's death.

Monica MartinezTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·15% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage15%

S10510Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Expand Lead Registry Scope

This bill expands the state lead hazard rental registry to include all pre-1980 residential rentals, not just multi-unit buildings.

Brian KavanaghHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·20% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage20%

S10509SenateA11135· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Expand Loft Law Protections

This bill expands protections for certain residents in specific Manhattan buildings who meet set occupancy requirements.

Erik BottcherHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 5 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage24%

S10508Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to budget and revenue

End Sales Tax on Haircuts

This bill makes haircuts and basic barbering and cosmetology services exempt from sales tax in New York.

Erik BottcherBudget And Revenue CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·8% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage8%

S10507Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to local government

End Parking Minimums Near Transit

This bill bans cities and towns in New York from requiring new buildings to have minimum parking spaces, especially near public transit.

Erik BottcherLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 8 · Significant·22% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage22%

S10506Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to education

Boost Aid for School Construction

This bill increases state funding for school construction in towns that build more housing or develop near transit.

Erik BottcherEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·22% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage22%

S10505SenateA11488· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Require Water Usage Calculators

This bill requires water demand calculators for plumbing in new or renovated residential buildings and creates a board to monitor their use.

Brian KavanaghHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·22% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage22%

S10504SenateA795· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Publish Audit Results Online

This bill requires New York State to publish annual audit results of major capital improvement rent increase applications on its website.

Brian KavanaghHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 4 · Low·25% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage25%

S10502Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Expand Prison Education Access

This bill requires New York prisons to offer college-level programs and a process for inmates to transfer for education.

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

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

S10501Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Allow Single-Stair Apartments

This bill allows apartment buildings up to six stories in New York City to have only one staircase if strict fire safety rules are met.

Erik BottcherHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage21%

S10500SenateA11484· Moved May 15· Referred to local government

Expand Housing Tax Breaks

This bill changes tax exemptions for affordable homeownership projects so only units used as primary residences by owners for at least five years qualify.

Andrew GounardesLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·20% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage20%

S10499Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to cities 1

Ban Single-Use Water Bottles

This bill bans New York City agencies from buying single-use plastic water bottles except in emergencies.

Erik BottcherCities 1 CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 5 · Moderate·19% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage19%

S10498SenateA11444· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Extend Time for Sex Abuse Lawsuits

This bill extends the deadline to file lawsuits for certain adult sexual offense claims to two and a half years.

Erik BottcherJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S10497SenateA11136· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Allow Shared Housing Units

This bill allows new and converted apartment buildings in New York City to create regulated shared housing units with specific safety, accessibility, and building requirements.

Erik BottcherHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage30%

S10496SenateA11036· Moved May 15· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Free State Parks for Responders

This bill lets retired first responders in New York use state parks and campsites for free.

Erik BottcherCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 4 · Low·27% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage27%

S10495SenateA11121· Moved May 15· Referred to investigations and government operations

Allow Liquor Officials on School Boards

This bill allows State Liquor Authority employees to serve on any board of education in New York.

Erik BottcherInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 3 · Low·22% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage22%

S10494SenateA11537· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Protect Immigrants in Hospitals

This bill requires New York healthcare facilities to protect patient rights and restrict cooperation with civil immigration enforcement agents.

Gustavo RiveraHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·29% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage29%

S10493SenateA7295· Moved May 15· Referred to codes

Expand Publicity Rights Duration

This bill extends publicity rights for deceased people from 40 to 70 years after death.

Erik BottcherCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

S10491Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to budget and revenue

Lower Sales Tax on Mobile Homes

This bill cuts sales tax on new mobile homes used as primary residences by half.

Pamela HelmingBudget And Revenue CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage0%

S10490SenateA11568· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Ban Selling Aircraft Tracking Data

This bill bans using ADS-B aircraft tracking data to charge fees to small aircraft owners in New York.

John LiuTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 4 · Low·16% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage16%

S10487Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to environmental conservation

Reduce Data Center Water Use

This bill requires large data centers in New York to reduce tap water use, recycle water, and report usage.

Leroy ComrieEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·11% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage11%

S10486Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to social services

Expand Housing Support Programs

This bill creates a statewide program to help homeless and at-risk people find and keep housing, with new online portals for tenants and landlords.

Leroy ComrieSocial Services CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·20% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage20%

S10485Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Protect Youth-Working Families' Housing

This bill creates a four-year pilot program to help public housing families avoid eviction or rent increases caused by youth employment income.

Kristen GonzalezHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·22% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage22%