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

A11237AssemblyS7898· Moved May 14· Amend (t) and recommit to economic development
Require Solar in New Construction
This bill requires large state-funded construction projects to include solar or renewable energy facilities.
Tony SimoneEconomic Development CommitteeEconomy
Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass
Impact7/10Significant
Passage33%

S10090SenateA10243· Moved May 14· Substituted by a10243

Toughen Care Facility Audits

This bill changes financial review requirements for adult care facilities from a full audit to a review, unless otherwise required.

Shelley MayerOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S10068SenateA8796· Moved May 14· Substituted by a8796

Alcohol License Exemption for Properties

This bill creates a special exception to alcohol licensing rules for two specific properties in Manhattan.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonOn the Senate floor

Impact 3 · Low·30% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage30%

S10055SenateA111· Moved May 14· Reported and committed to finance

Ban Card Payment Surcharges

This bill bans New York City from charging extra fees for paying fines or fees by credit or debit card.

Sam SuttonFinance CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·22% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage22%

S9959SenateA6992· Moved May 14· Reported and committed to finance

Tax Breaks for Quick Repairs

This bill gives property tax breaks to New York City building owners who complete facade repairs quickly and penalizes those who leave sidewalk sheds up too long.

Erik BottcherFinance CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A10937AssemblyS6392· Moved May 14· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Allow Composting in State Parks

This bill allows composting facilities in state parks if they do not harm the environment.

Ron KimCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 3 · Low·34% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage34%

S9850SenateA10932· Moved May 14· Substituted by a10932a

Allow Amherst Hotel Tax

This bill authorizes the town of Amherst to impose a hotel occupancy tax up to 2.5%, with revenue allocated for general and youth facility purposes.

Jeremy ZellnerOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9833SenateA11412· Moved May 14· Substituted by a11412

Annual Brownfields Tax Report

This bill requires the annual publication of detailed reports on brownfields redevelopment tax credits, including recipient names, amounts, sites, jobs, and other related data.

Jamaal BaileyOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9742SenateA8766· Moved May 14· Referred to housing

Relax Window Rules for Apartments

This bill allows new residential units in New York to meet ventilation requirements with mechanical systems instead of openable windows.

Brian KavanaghHousing CommitteeHousing

Impact 7 · Significant·22% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage22%

S9704SenateA7875· Moved May 14· Substituted by a7875

Ban Toxic Tents

The "No Toxics Tent Act" narrows the definition of portable temporary shelters, excluding certain tents and shelters intended for small group or recreational use.

Cordell CleareOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

A10727AssemblyS9346· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to housing

Require Rental Unit Transparency

The Housing Transparency Act requires owners of larger residential buildings to report occupancy, compliance, and lease information to a public state registry.

Al TaylorHousing CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage21%

S9570SenateA9404· Moved May 14· Substituted by a9404a

Ban Unsolicited Loan Checks

This bill bans lenders from sending unsolicited mail-loan checks and allows enforcement and penalties for violations to protect consumers.

James SkoufisOn the Senate floor

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S9551SenateA10737· Moved May 14· Substituted by a10737a

Allow Kingston Hotel Tax

This bill authorizes the City of Kingston to impose a local occupancy tax of up to 3% on hotel and similar accommodations.

Michelle HincheyOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

A10701AssemblyS9215· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to consumer affairs and protection

Tighten Imitation Gun Laws

This bill expands New York's imitation gun laws, raising the purchase age to 18, increasing penalties, and adding air guns and paint pellet guns to regulations.

Gabriella RomeroConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

S9514SenateA9588· Moved May 14· Substituted by a9588b

Ban Mortgage Payment Change Fees

This bill prohibits financial institutions from charging fees for changing the frequency of mortgage payments and requires disclosure of payment options and potential interest savings.

Brian KavanaghOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

A10641AssemblyS9958· Moved May 14· Referred to local government

Waive Penalties for Tax Fraud Victims

This bill allows municipalities to waive property tax penalties for owners who are victims of property tax fraud.

Sarahana ShresthaLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 5 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage31%

A10618AssemblyS9885· Moved May 14· Amend (t) and recommit to education

Speed Up School Safety Grants

This bill requires that reimbursements and grants for nonpublic schools, including for arts and music teachers, be paid within twelve months of application.

Sam BergerEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage24%

S9374SenateA10522· Moved May 14· Substituted by a10522

Allow Clinton Occupancy Tax

This bill allows the town of Clinton in Dutchess County to impose a hotel, motel, and lodging occupancy tax of up to 3% for three years.

Michelle HincheyOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A10418AssemblyS9851· Moved May 14· Returned to assembly

Expand Veterans' Services Commission

This bill expands and restructures New York's veterans' services commission by increasing its membership, eligibility criteria, and responsibilities.

Steve SternPassed Senate

Impact 6 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage45%

S9348SenateA10411· Moved May 14· Substituted by a10411a

Ban Car Feature Subscriptions

This bill prohibits vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging subscription fees for features already installed in a car at purchase, with certain exceptions.

James SkoufisOn the Senate floor

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S9107SenateA10032· Moved May 14· Substituted by a10032

Extend Cornwall Hotel Tax

This bill extends the authorization for the town of Cornwall to impose a hotel and motel tax from 3 years to 6 years.

James SkoufisOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A10022AssemblyS1476· Moved May 14· Amend (t) and recommit to higher education

Doctors Must Disclose Probation

This bill requires health care providers on probation for misconduct to disclose their status and related details to patients before treatment.

Grace LeeHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

A9570AssemblyS8527· Moved May 14· Returned to assembly

Expand Clergy Tax Exemption

This bill amends real property tax law to extend clergy property tax exemptions to cooperative ownership and updates related application language.

Grace LeePassed Senate

Impact 4 · Low·45% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage45%

S8636SenateA9113· Moved May 14· Substituted by a9113b

Request Gambling Self-Ban Online

This bill allows New Yorkers to electronically request self-exclusion from gambling, ensuring electronic and non-electronic requests are treated equally.

Nathalia FernandezOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·33% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage33%

S8589SenateA9533· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to labor

Protect Workers From Automation

The Automation Displacement Protection Act requires large employers to give advance notice, provide transition support, and face penalties for job losses caused by AI or automation.

Rachel MayLabor CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage30%

S8578SenateA9346· Moved May 14· Reported and committed to cities 2

Incorporates the city of Staten Island

This bill establishes Staten Island as an independent city, creates its charter and government, and outlines the transition from New York City.

Andrew J. LanzaCities 2 CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 9 · Transformational

Impact9/10Transformational

PassagePending

S8563SenateA9212· Moved May 14· Ordered to third reading rules cal.126

Ensure Fair Grocery Prices

The Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act requires large grocery suppliers to offer small and independent retailers the same terms as dominant retailers, aiming to prevent unfair pricing practices…

Cordell CleareOn the Assembly floor

Impact 8 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage33%

A9212AssemblyS8563· Moved May 14· Substituted by s8563

Ensure Fair Grocery Pricing

The "Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act" requires large grocery suppliers to offer equal terms of sale to all retailers and wholesalers in New York, aiming to prevent unfair pricing advantages…

Micah LasherOn the Assembly floor

Impact 8 · Significant·36% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage36%

A9164AssemblyS871· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to housing

Prioritize Domestic Violence Survivors

This bill requires public housing authorities to give domestic violence survivors the same waiting list priority as the disabled, elderly, and homeless.

Amy PaulinHousing CommitteeHousing

Impact 7 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage28%

A9144AssemblyS9286· Moved May 14· Returned to assembly

Ban Secret Mediation Recordings

This bill prohibits undisclosed audio or visual recordings of mediation and court-annexed alternative dispute resolution proceedings without consent.

Charles LavinePassed Senate

Impact 5 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage45%

A9146AssemblyS10154· Moved May 14· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Bar Betting Apps from Therapy

This bill prohibits mobile sports wagering operators in New York from providing or promoting counseling or treatment services for bettors, requiring referrals only to the state's official problem…

Carrie WoernerRacing, Gaming And Wagering CommitteeEconomy

Impact 5 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage24%

S8512SenateA9111· Moved May 14· Substituted by a9111c

Allow Portable Solar Devices

The Solar Up Now NY Act exempts portable solar generation devices from interconnection and net metering requirements, streamlining their installation and use.

Liz KruegerOn the Senate floor

Impact 7 · Significant·41% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage41%

S8440SenateA8897· Moved May 14· Returned to senate

Honor Bridge for Sgt Johnson

This bill dedicates the Interstate 90 bridge over the Hudson River in Albany and Rensselaer to Sgt Henry Johnson, with ceremonial signage.

Patricia FahyPassed Assembly

Impact 2 · Minimal·45% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage45%

A8897AssemblyS8440· Moved May 14· Substituted by s8440a

Honor Bridge for Sgt Johnson

This bill dedicates the Interstate 90 bridge over the Hudson River in Albany and Rensselaer to Sgt Henry Johnson in a ceremonial manner.

John T. McDonald IIIOn the Assembly floor

Impact 2 · Minimal·43% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage43%

S8371Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to education

Share School Records with Detention

This bill allows juvenile detention facilities to access student education records without parental consent to provide pre-adjudication educational services.

Jabari BrisportEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

S8369Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to higher education

Allow State Access to Records

This bill allows professional conduct officers to access unredacted patient records without consent during misconduct investigations, with confidentiality protections.

Toby Ann StaviskyHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage21%

A8766Assembly· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to housing

Relax Window Ventilation Rules

This bill allows newly developed or converted residential units to use ASHRAE mechanical ventilation standards instead of requiring openable windows, while preserving local fire safety rules.

Grace LeeHousing CommitteeHousing

Impact 7 · Significant·15% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage15%

A8414AssemblyS8128· Moved May 14· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Show Utility Charges Clearly

The Ratepayer Transparency Act requires utility bills to clearly separate charges for supply, delivery, and statewide policy-related fees.

Didi BarrettEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

S7942Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to transportation

Name Highway for Lt. Ward

This bill dedicates a portion of New York State Route 42 in Fallsburg to Lieutenant Roland "The Gator" Ward, ceremonially.

Peter OberackerTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 2 · Minimal·1% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage1%

S7754SenateA2538· Moved May 14· Substituted by a2538a

End SNAP Fingerprinting

The bill prohibits requiring SNAP applicants or recipients in New York to undergo finger imaging as a program requirement.

Roxanne J. PersaudOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·32% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage32%

S7738SenateA3264· Moved May 14· Returned to senate

Reimburse Shelters for Unfilled Beds

This bill allows domestic violence shelters to receive reimbursement when housing a single person in a double-occupancy room if no single rooms are available.

Andrew GounardesPassed Assembly

Impact 5 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage45%

A8131AssemblyS7601· Moved May 14· Ordered to third reading rules cal.121

Let Cities Offer Tenant Internet

This bill amends the law to prevent landlords from interfering with or discriminating against tenants accessing broadband services provided under a municipal assistance program in multi-family…

Anna KellesOn the Assembly floor

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S7713SenateA8779· Moved May 14· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Limit License Plate Data Use

This bill restricts the sharing and use of automatic license plate reader data, especially for investigating or enforcing laws against reproductive or other lawful health care services.

Liz KruegerConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

S7679Senate· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to transportation

Give Riders More Voice

This bill reforms and renames rider councils for NYC transit, Metro-North, and LIRR, expands their powers, and clarifies appointment procedures.

Andrew GounardesTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

A8013Assembly· Moved May 14· Referred to investigations and government operations

Tax Exemption for Church

This bill allows Nassau County to accept a late property tax exemption application from Winners Chapel International New York for 2022-2024.

Noah BurroughsInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 3 · Low·0% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage0%

A7824AssemblyS7817· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Let Widow File Retirement Option

This bill allows Janice Middlebrooks, widow of William James Middlebrooks, to retroactively file his retirement option and receive related benefits.

Crystal Peoples-StokesGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·12% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage12%

A7827AssemblyS7114· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Cut Military Credit Costs

This bill reduces the cost for Tier 6 police and fire retirement system members to purchase military service credit from 6% to 3%.

Stacey Pheffer AmatoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·19% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage19%

S7114SenateA7827· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Cut Military Credit Costs

This bill reduces the payment required by Tier 6 police and fire retirement system members to purchase military service credit from 6% to 3%.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S6959SenateA5998· Moved May 14· Substituted by a5998b

Require Notice for Facility Closures

This bill requires increased notification and transparency regarding the closure or limitation of adult care facilities in New York.

Michelle HincheyOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·36% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage36%

S6858SenateA6939· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to education

Require Daily Recess in Schools

This bill requires all New York public elementary schools to provide at least 30 minutes of daily recess, excluding lunch and physical education, and outlines minimum standards for its implementation.

Rachel MayEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%