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

S10468Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to children and families
Allow More Than Two Parents
This bill allows courts to recognize more than two legal parents for a child and streamlines adoptions to confirm parentage.
Erik BottcherChildren And Families CommitteeHealth
Impact 8 · Significant·23% to pass
Impact8/10Significant
Passage23%
S10466

S10465Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to insurance

Ban Gender-Based Insurance Denials

This bill bans health insurance from denying coverage based on gender listed on claim forms.

Erik BottcherInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage27%

S10464SenateA11492· Moved May 15· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Define Transient Occupant Status

This bill sets clear rules for courts to decide if someone is a transient hotel occupant.

Shelley MayerHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·26% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage26%

S10463SenateA11434· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Peace Corps ID Option

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

Samra BroukTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 3 · Low·27% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage27%

S10462SenateA11315· Moved May 15· Referred to higher education

Require Maternal Mental Health Course

This bill requires all SUNY and CUNY social work master's programs to offer a maternal mental health elective.

Samra BroukHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·32% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage32%

S10461Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to environmental conservation

Protect Wolves in New York

This bill requires reporting and genetic testing of wild canids to protect wolves in New York State.

Erik BottcherEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·14% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage14%

S10460SenateA6607· Moved May 15· Referred to investigations and government operations

Extend Theater Tax Credit

This bill extends and expands the New York City musical and theatrical production tax credit program through 2031, increases its funding, and modifies eligibility and contribution requirements.

Erik BottcherInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage23%

S10459Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Install Bike Lane Cameras

This bill allows New York City to create a bicycle lane safety program using cameras to fine vehicles violating bike lane rules, with privacy safeguards and periodic reporting.

Erik BottcherTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S10458SenateA9547· Moved May 15· Referred to health

No Medicaid Delays for HIV Drugs

This bill prohibits Medicaid and managed care providers in New York from requiring prior authorization for HIV or AIDS antiretroviral medications.

Erik BottcherHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S10457SenateA8157· Moved May 15· Referred to education

Teach Eating Disorder Prevention

This bill requires New York schools to teach eating disorder prevention as part of health education for grades 6-12.

Erik BottcherEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S10456Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to internet and technology

Set AI Safety Standards

This bill requires New York to set minimum safety standards for advanced AI systems to prevent catastrophic risks.

Andrew GounardesInternet And Technology CommitteeTechnology

Impact 8 · Significant·15% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage15%

S10455SenateA10818· Moved May 15· Referred to higher education

Expand Misconduct Definition

This bill makes it professional misconduct to deny care to VA-referred patients who refuse elective services.

Peter OberackerHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage23%

S10454Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Continue Stem Cell Board

This bill continues the Empire State Stem Cell Board and its funding with no set end date.

James SkoufisHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·16% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage16%

S10453Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to consumer protection

Recall PFAS Firefighting Foam

This bill requires manufacturers to recall and destroy firefighting foam with PFAS chemicals using approved methods.

James SkoufisConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·18% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage18%

S10452Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to civil service and pensions

Expand Police Pension Credit

This bill allows Nigel Barnett to receive extra retirement credit for his previous correction officer service.

Pete HarckhamCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·1% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage1%

S10451Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to children and families

Guarantee Attorney Access for Kids

This bill requires schools to provide reasonable access to court-appointed attorneys for children involved in abuse or neglect investigations.

Rachel MayChildren And Families CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·22% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage22%

S10450Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to education

Protect Transgender Student Rights

This bill requires schools to treat transgender and gender non-conforming students according to their gender identity.

Erik BottcherEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage28%

S10449Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Ban Flavored Vape Storage Near Sales

This bill bans the storage and sale of flavored vapor products near places that sell tobacco or vapor products at retail or wholesale in New York.

Erik BottcherHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·23% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage23%

S10448SenateA10105· Moved May 15· Referred to budget and revenue

Exempt Taxes for International Sports

This bill exempts purchases for official use at certain international amateur sporting events from New York sales tax.

Erik BottcherBudget And Revenue CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·18% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage18%

S10447SenateA11461· Moved May 15· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Speed Up PSC Rulings

This bill sets deadlines for New York's Public Service Commission to decide on motions and petitions.

Leroy ComrieEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage21%

S10444Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Raise Judges' Pay

This bill raises the salaries of judges and judicial administrators across all New York State courts.

Luis R. SepúlvedaJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 5 · Moderate·1% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage1%

S10441Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to civil service and pensions

Adjust Firefighter Pension Increases

This bill changes how pension benefits for New York City firefighters increase or decrease each year based on cost of living.

Robert JacksonCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·10% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage10%

S10440Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Annual Problem-Solving Court Report

This bill requires the courts to submit an annual report on New York's problem-solving courts.

Leroy ComrieJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 3 · Low·14% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage14%

S10439SenateA11494· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Allow Techs to Give X-Ray Dyes

This bill allows radiologic technologists to administer intravenous contrast under collaborative agreements with physicians.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Health CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

S10437Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to cities 1

Boost Firefighter Retirement Pay

This bill increases pension benefits for New York City firefighters based on years of service at retirement.

Robert JacksonCities 1 CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·13% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage13%

S10435Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to civil service and pensions

Let Spouses Keep Death Benefits

This bill allows surviving spouses to keep accidental death benefits even if they remarry.

Robert JacksonCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·16% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage16%

S10434SenateA10953· Moved May 15· Referred to health

Track EMS Calls Data

This bill requires the health department to collect and report detailed data on 911 emergency medical service calls and response times.

Michelle HincheyHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 5 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage24%

S10433Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Add Two Utility Commissioners

This bill increases the Public Service Commission from five to seven members and adds new experience requirements.

Shelley MayerEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 5 · Moderate·19% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage19%

S10430Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grant Retirement Status Change

This bill allows Ronald Schultz to retroactively join Tier IV of the state retirement system.

April BaskinCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·0% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage0%

S10429Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to libraries

Require School Library Policies

This bill requires every school district to create and publicly share a written policy for managing their library collections.

Rachel MayLibraries CommitteeEducation

Impact 4 · Low·18% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage18%

S10428Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to consumer protection

Protect Youth Sports Fairness

This bill requires youth sports organizations to disclose all costs, bans hidden fees and certain contract terms, protects kids' data, and makes investors liable for violations.

Rachel MayConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·15% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage15%

S10427Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Let Tenants Request Pollution Testing

This bill allows tenants near Superfund or brownfield sites to request government environmental inspections of their homes, and requires landlords to allow such inspections.

Kristen GonzalezJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·23% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage23%

S10426Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Notify of Toxic Site Nearby

This bill requires sellers and landlords to notify buyers and tenants if a property is near a Superfund or brownfield site.

Kristen GonzalezJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·16% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage16%

S10425SenateA9253· Moved May 15· Referred to codes

Disclose Police Use of AI

This bill requires police to publicly disclose and report all artificial intelligence used in criminal investigations.

Kristen GonzalezCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage32%

S10424SenateA11197· Moved May 15· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Limit Utility Investment Returns

This bill limits the profits that electric, gas, and water utilities can charge customers by capping returns on equity and establishing a competitive auction process to set those returns.

Shelley MayerEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 9 · Transformational·26% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage26%

S10423Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation

Ban Disabling Car Safety Features

This bill criminalizes disabling vehicle safety features, creating new penalties if injury or death results from such modifications.

Steve RhoadsTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 7 · Significant·20% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage20%

S10422Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to codes

Fund Vet Care for K9s

This bill creates a program to cover veterinary care costs for retired law enforcement and fire investigation dogs in New York.

Monica MartinezCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

S10421Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to alcoholism and substance use disorders

Faster Aid for Addiction Services

This bill requires that volunteer agencies receiving state aid for addiction services get full payment within 60 days and use funds within two years.

Siela BynoeAlcoholism And Substance Use Disorders CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·29% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage29%

S10420Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to procurement and contracts

Expand Bidder Debrief Rights

This bill requires New York state agencies to offer unsuccessful contract bidders a written explanation upon request and extends the debriefing request period from fifteen to thirty days.

Leroy ComrieProcurement And Contracts CommitteeLegal

Impact 3 · Low·10% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage10%

S10419SenateA907· Moved May 15· Referred to consumer protection

Set License Plate Reader Rules

This bill requires the development of minimum standards and public transparency for law enforcement use of automatic license plate reader systems.

Kristen GonzalezConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 5 · Moderate·27% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage27%

S10418Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to consumer protection

Limit Scanning of IDs

This bill restricts businesses from scanning, retaining, or sharing New York driver's license or ID card data except for specific purposes, with penalties for violations.

Kristen GonzalezConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·15% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage15%

S10417SenateA6311· Moved May 15· Referred to judiciary

Ban Helicopter Sightseeing Flights

This bill prohibits helicopter sightseeing tours and related activities over New York City from using municipal land or Hudson River Park heliports, allowing only certain permitted uses like…

Kristen GonzalezJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S10416Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to internet and technology

Require Open Social Media APIs

This bill requires large social media platforms to provide open, no-cost API access for third-party development tools, user data, and reporting, with enforcement and reporting requirements.

Kristen GonzalezInternet And Technology CommitteeTechnology

Impact 8 · Significant·6% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage6%

S10415Senate· Moved May 15· Referred to internet and technology

Create Emerging Technology Office

This bill creates the Office of Emerging Technology to advise, coordinate, and oversee state policy and regulation of new technologies in New York.

Kristen GonzalezInternet And Technology CommitteeTechnology

Impact 9 · Transformational·16% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage16%

S10414SenateA8099· Moved May 15· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Enforce Internet Net Neutrality

This bill establishes strong net neutrality requirements for Internet service providers in New York and mandates compliance in state and municipal contracts.

Kristen GonzalezEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S10413SenateA793· Moved May 15· Referred to transportation