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

S10483Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to ethics and internal governance
Let Interns Lobby Sooner
This bill allows student interns to lobby the legislature immediately after their internships end.
Luis R. SepúlvedaEthics And Internal Governance CommitteeLegal
Impact 4 · Low·17% to pass
Impact4/10Low
Passage17%
S10482Senate

A11438AssemblyS2346· Moved May 15· Referred to ways and means

Suspend State Gas Taxes

This bill temporarily suspends state fuel taxes to lower gas and utility prices for consumers.

Landon C. DaisWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%

A11436AssemblyS10322· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Hold Car Owners Liable at Intersections

This bill allows New York City to use cameras at up to 40 intersections to fine vehicle owners whose drivers fail to stop as required at intersections.

Grace LeeTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·26% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage26%

A11435AssemblyS9466· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Let Class Action Plaintiffs Recover Fees

This bill allows courts to give extra payments to class action representatives when they win a case.

Jen LunsfordJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·37% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage37%

A11434AssemblyS10463· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Add Peace Corps Status to IDs

This bill allows returned Peace Corps volunteers to get a special notation on their New York driver’s license or ID card.

Christopher EachusTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 3 · Low·28% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage28%

A11432AssemblyS6969· Moved May 15· Referred to racing and wagering

Allow Historical Horse Racing

This bill allows racetracks and betting corporations in New York to offer historical horse racing.

Michaelle C. SolagesRacing And Wagering CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·23% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage23%

A11431AssemblyS2606· Moved May 15· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Free State Parks for Native Nations

This bill lets members or citizens of recognized Native American nations use state parks for free.

Tommy SchiavoniTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A11430AssemblyS9114· Moved May 15· Referred to education

Study Irish Famine Education

This bill requires a study and report on how New York schools teach about the Irish Famine.

Karen McMahonEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 4 · Low·33% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage33%

A11429AssemblyS10651· Moved May 15· Referred to codes

Toughen Stolen Property Laws

This bill makes it a more serious crime to possess stolen commercial or residential property, regardless of value.

Alicia HyndmanCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·44% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage44%

A11405Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to children and families

Update Family Court Child Status

This bill changes the legal term "destitute child" to "dependent child" and updates related laws accordingly.

Andrew HevesiChildren And Families CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·36% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage36%

A11428Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to governmental operations

Newt Named State Amphibian

This bill makes the red-spotted newt the official amphibian of New York State.

Brian ManktelowGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 1 · Minimal·11% to pass

Impact1/10Minimal

Passage11%

A11426Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to governmental operations

Make 'Empire State' Official

This bill makes "The Empire State" the official nickname of New York State.

Brian ManktelowGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 1 · Minimal·10% to pass

Impact1/10Minimal

Passage10%

A11425AssemblyS6157· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Create Traffic Violation Database

This bill creates a statewide database to track license plate, registration, and traffic violations, and increases fines for repeated license plate violations.

Keith PowersTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 8 · Significant·29% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage29%

A11424AssemblyS10320· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Create Portable Background Passport

This bill creates a portable clearance passport so employees can use one background check for multiple jobs.

John T. McDonald IIIHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·44% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage44%

A11423Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Ban NDAs on Project Impacts

This bill bans nondisclosure agreements that hide public impacts of large energy projects and requires transparency.

Charles LavineJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage25%

A11422AssemblyS9120· Moved May 15· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Aid for Senior Homeowners

This bill creates a state loan program to help senior homeowners avoid foreclosure and repair their homes.

Larinda HooksCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A11421AssemblyS9460· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Check Medicaid Recipients’ Income

This bill lets the health commissioner get employment and income data from third-party agencies to check Medicaid eligibility.

Andrew HevesiHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·37% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage37%

A11420AssemblyS10561· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Protect Nursing Home Waivers

This bill permanently prevents certain Medicaid nursing home transition services from being moved into managed care.

Edward BraunsteinHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·43% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage43%

A11419Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to energy

Set Rules for Big Utility Users

This bill sets strict rules for connecting very large electricity users to the power grid and requires them to pay all related costs, follow local zoning, and use water-efficient cooling systems.

Scott GrayEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage17%

A11418AssemblyS10557· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Protect Conservation Land Ownership

This bill prevents anyone from claiming ownership or damaging land held by not-for-profit conservation groups and increases penalties for violations.

Dana LevenbergJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

A11417AssemblyS9081· Moved May 15· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Automatic Utility Discounts for Seniors

This bill requires utility companies to automatically enroll customers over age 55 in any available discount or savings programs.

Rebecca KassayCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

A11416AssemblyS9857· Moved May 15· Referred to election law

Notify Address Confidentiality Expiration

This bill requires written notice to be given before address confidentiality protections for domestic violence victims expire.

Diana MorenoElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 4 · Low·38% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage38%

S10481Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Require Drink Safety Tools

This bill requires bars and similar venues to offer and advertise drink safety tools like lids or straws.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business CommitteeEconomy

Impact 5 · Moderate·13% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage13%

A11415AssemblyS10303· Moved May 15· Referred to higher education

Protect Academic Freedom

This bill protects academic freedom for college employees in New York and allows lawsuits or arbitration for violations.

Diana MorenoHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage27%

S10480Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to insurance

Cover Heart Calcium Tests

This bill requires all health insurance policies in New York to cover coronary artery calcium diagnostic testing without patient cost sharing.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·1% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage1%

A11414Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to racing and wagering

Require Fair Play in Betting

This bill requires casinos and mobile sports betting operators to adopt fair play policies for adjusting, refunding, or voiding bets when events beyond a bettor's control affect the outcome.

Jordan WrightRacing And Wagering CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·8% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage8%

S10479Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Allow Fraternals Electronic Charity Gaming

This bill allows fraternal organizations, in addition to veterans and volunteer fire companies, to operate electronic bell jar vending machines for charitable fundraising.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonRacing, Gaming And Wagering CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·3% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage3%

S10478SenateA10287· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Add Rent Reporting Option

This bill requires landlords in low-income housing tax credit programs to offer tenants the option to report on-time rent payments to credit agencies.

Cordell CleareHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage34%

A11413Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to correction

Support Incarcerated Parents’ Families

This bill creates a program in New York City giving incarcerated parents paid apprenticeships, job training, and regular virtual visits with their children.

Stefani ZinermanCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage27%

S10476SenateA9327· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Allow Green Lights for Crisis Responders

This bill allows trained crisis responders helping veterans and first responders in mental health emergencies to use a green flashing light on their vehicles.

Patricia Canzoneri-FitzpatrickTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 4 · Low·23% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage23%

S10475Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allow Service Credit Transfer

This bill allows Aileen Monahan to transfer 2.3 years of retirement service credit to the teachers' pension system.

Patricia Canzoneri-FitzpatrickCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·0% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage0%

S10474Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to finance

Boost Disability Job Access

This bill creates a fund from special license plate fees and auctions to support jobs for people with disabilities.

Patricia FahyFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·33% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage33%

A11410Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to education

Extend Disability School Aid

This bill allows students with disabilities to receive school aid until the end of the school year in which they turn 22.

Judy GriffinEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S10473SenateA11500· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Legalize Driverless Cars

This bill allows fully autonomous vehicles to operate without human drivers in Albany and Rensselaer counties under specific rules and regulations.

Patricia FahyTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 8 · Significant·20% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage20%

A11409AssemblyS2562· Moved May 15· Referred to agriculture

Create Farm Investment Task Force

This bill creates a task force to study, assess, and recommend ways to support New York agriculture.

Carrie WoernerAgriculture CommitteeEconomy

Impact 3 · Low·40% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage40%

S10472SenateA11603· Moved May 15· Referred to investigations and government operations

Require Prevailing Wages for State Leases

This bill requires that construction work on state-leased buildings costing over $100,000 pays workers the prevailing wage.

Christopher RyanInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage23%

A11408AssemblyS9733· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Share Maternal Health Data

This bill requires maternal mortality review boards to annually share key findings and data with local health departments.

Nikki LucasHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·40% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage40%

A11407AssemblyS7899· Moved May 15· Referred to energy

Prioritize Sites for Renewable Projects

This bill prioritizes certain commercial and underused sites for renewable energy projects and defines agrivoltaics.

Angelo SantabarbaraEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A11404AssemblyS10298· Moved May 15· Referred to insurance

Base Insurance Rates on NY Data

This bill requires life insurance companies to use New York-specific health data when setting rates.

David WeprinInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage26%

A11403AssemblyS9584· Moved May 15· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Ban Deceptive Real Estate Photos

This bill bans misleading digital edits in real estate listings and requires clear disclosure of any alterations.

David WeprinConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·37% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage37%

A11402AssemblyS10248· Moved May 15· Referred to energy

Set Energy Storage Target

This bill requires New York State to contract at least 3,000 megawatts of long-duration energy storage by 2030.

Didi BarrettEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·40% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage40%

A11401AssemblyS10119· Moved May 15· Referred to energy

Expand Energy Board Approval

This bill gives the Senate and Assembly leaders the same approval power over authority actions as the Governor.

Philip PalmesanoEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·38% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage38%

A11400AssemblyS9948· Moved May 15· Referred to governmental employees

Allow EMTs Early Retirement

This bill allows EMTs and similar positions in fire districts to retire after 25 years with half pay.

Phil SteckGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

A11397Assembly· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Pay Guardianship Court Appointees

This bill allows court-appointed evaluators and examiners in guardianship cases to be paid by the county.

Philip RamosJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 5 · Moderate·22% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage22%

A11399AssemblyS10402· Moved May 15· Referred to codes

Ban Child Grooming in Schools

This bill creates new crimes of grooming and predatory sexual misconduct against children in schools, updates training and reporting requirements, and strengthens school staff conduct policies to…

Andrew HevesiCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·54% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage54%

A11398AssemblyS10352· Moved May 15· Referred to governmental operations