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

S6550Senate· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to children and families
Start Outdoor Child Care Program
This bill establishes a pilot project and guidelines for outdoor, nature-based child care programs in New York State.
Jabari BrisportChildren And Families CommitteeHealth
Impact 6 · Moderate·26% to pass
Impact6/10Moderate
Passage26%
S6438Senate

S5803SenateA187· Moved May 14· Reported and committed to finance

Protect Health Workers in Jails

This bill requires New York City jails and hospitals to adopt safety policies, training, and reporting to protect health care workers.

Luis R. SepúlvedaFinance CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S5437SenateA5893· Moved May 14· Substituted by a5893a

Allow Remote Staff Training

This bill allows New York child welfare personnel to complete certain required training through approved remote learning methods.

Cordell CleareOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·40% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage40%

S4969SenateA8580· Moved May 14· Referred to health

Provide Care for Shooting Victims

This bill requires New York hospitals to offer and coordinate psychiatric care for victims of firearm violence.

Jamaal BaileyHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

S4849Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to transportation

Study Harriman Campus Redesign

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to study transforming the Harriman campus for better access and development linked to relocating the Wadsworth Laboratory.

Patricia FahyTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 4 · Low·9% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage9%

S4793SenateA7973· Moved May 14· Reported and committed to codes

Crack Down on Predatory Towing

The Towing Protection Enforcement Act increases penalties and regulations for illegal towing practices in New York City, including higher fines, stricter licensing requirements, and expanded…

James Sanders Jr.Codes CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 7 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage28%

A5134AssemblyS5164· Moved May 14· Returned to assembly

Change LIRR Vacancy Process

This bill changes the process for filling vacancies on the Long Island Rail Road Commuter's Council to require only one nominee per vacancy from each county executive, instead of three.

Michaelle C. SolagesPassed Senate

Impact 3 · Low·45% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage45%

S4344SenateA3556· Moved May 14· Amend (t) and recommit to disabilities

Track Disability Housing Waitlists

This bill requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to report on residential placement requests and waitlists to state leaders.

Leroy ComrieDisabilities CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

S4272SenateA5959· Moved May 14· Reported and committed to energy and telecommunications

Solar Tax Credits for Buildings

This bill allows certain nonprofit and affordable housing property owners to receive a direct-pay tax abatement credit for installing solar or energy storage systems, even if they owe no property…

Brian KavanaghEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

S4033SenateA3026· Moved May 14· Referred to environmental conservation

Direct Fines to Conservation Fund

This bill increases fines and penalties for environmental violations and directs collected funds to a special conservation enforcement account.

Pete HarckhamEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

S3958SenateA3254· Moved May 14· Substituted by a3254a

Vaccinate Kids for Summer Camp

This bill requires all children attending overnight and summer day camps in New York to be vaccinated, with certain documentation and exemptions.

James SkoufisOn the Senate floor

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A3950Assembly· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to education

Improve Special Ed Notices

The bill requires school districts to notify parents of nonpublic school students with disabilities about requesting special education services and establishes a process for expedited review if…

Stacey Pheffer AmatoEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·27% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage27%

S3911SenateA6949· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Limit Takeout Utensils and Condiments

This bill restricts public food service establishments from providing single-use utensils, condiments, napkins, and extra containers unless requested by the customer, to reduce waste.

Pete HarckhamEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

S3884SenateA308· Moved May 14· Reported and committed to social services

Notify Boards on Homeless Housing

This bill requires New York City's Department of Homeless Services to notify community boards at least 60 days before opening or expanding transitional housing.

Luis R. SepúlvedaSocial Services CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·19% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage19%

S3836SenateA7457· Moved May 14· Referred to economic development

Allow Sale of Non-Alcoholic Drinks

This bill allows the sale of non-alcoholic versions of alcoholic beverages by licensed retailers and wholesalers in New York.

Michelle HincheyEconomic Development CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

S3371SenateA5606· Moved May 14· Referred to governmental operations

Protect Victims from Job Discrimination

This bill prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with actual or perceived status as victims of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, and requires workplace policies and…

Roxanne J. PersaudGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A3304AssemblyS9656· Moved May 14· Returned to assembly

Ban EBT Bank Fees

This bill prohibits banks and ATM operators from charging consumer fees for using electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards in New York.

Yudelka TapiaPassed Senate

Impact 7 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage45%

A3264AssemblyS7738· Moved May 14· Substituted by s7738a

Reimburse Shelters for Extra Costs

The bill allows domestic violence shelters to be reimbursed for extra costs when housing a single person in a double room.

Andrew HevesiOn the Assembly floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·47% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage47%

S3217SenateA6193· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Make Clothing Companies Recycle

This bill establishes a statewide extended producer responsibility program for textiles, requiring manufacturers to fund and manage textile collection, recycling, and post-consumer content standards.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage25%

S2484Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to energy

Study Renewable Energy Storage Timing

This bill directs the state energy planning board to study and report on upgrading battery storage at New York renewable energy facilities.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 4 · Low·14% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage14%

A2529AssemblyS3630· Moved May 14· Referred to health

Study Police Breathalyzer Accuracy

This bill directs the commissioner to study and report on the effectiveness and accuracy of law enforcement blood alcohol testing devices.

Nader SayeghHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A1899Assembly· Moved May 14· Enacting clause stricken

Let Donohue Take Police Exam

This bill allows Kevin Donohue to take the police officer civil service exam and be eligible for full-time appointment in Goshen despite age restrictions.

Brian MaherStricken

Impact 2 · Minimal·0% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage0%

S1788SenateA5578· Moved May 14· Substituted by a5578a

Expand Veteran Tax Exemptions

This bill expands the types of documentation veterans can use to qualify for real property tax exemptions related to combat service.

Michelle HincheyOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S1451SenateA7996· Moved May 14· Reported and committed to finance

Cap Small Biz Rent Increases

This bill creates a property tax abatement program for landlords who limit rent increases on small businesses in New York City.

Brian KavanaghFinance CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 8 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage31%

S674SenateA5115· Moved May 14· Substituted by a5115

Tighten Home Care Payments

This bill updates home care worker wage parity law to require an independent accountant’s report instead of an independently-audited financial statement.

Monica MartinezOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage34%

S574SenateA342· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to cities 1

Tax House Flipping Profits

The "End Toxic Home Flipping Act" imposes a steep tax on profits from selling residential property in New York City within two years of purchase, with specific exemptions.

Julia SalazarCities 1 CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 8 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage26%

A342AssemblyS574· Moved May 14· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Tax Quick Home Flips

The End Predatory Home Flipping Act imposes a steep tax on the resale of residential properties in New York City within two years of purchase, with certain exemptions.

Catalina CruzWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage31%

A11363AssemblyS2275· Moved May 13· Referred to governmental operations

Make State Spending Public

This bill requires New York State to create a free online database showing detailed state revenues and spending.

Keith PowersGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A11362AssemblyS4810· Moved May 13· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Require Battery Fire Safety

This bill requires stores selling or storing e-bikes, e-scooters, or lithium-ion batteries to have fire safety measures.

Christopher EachusConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·42% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage42%

A11356AssemblyS4201· Moved May 13· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Speed Up MTA Construction

This bill creates a faster process for moving utility lines during MTA construction projects.

Keith PowersCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·36% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage36%

S10323Senate· Moved May 13· Referred to transportation

Ban Aggravated Distracted Driving

This bill makes it a crime to use a phone while driving with a child passenger, with fines, possible jail, and license revocation.

Joseph A. GriffoTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 7 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage17%

S10322SenateA11436· Moved May 13· Referred to transportation

Hold Vehicle Owners Accountable

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

Brian KavanaghTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·20% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage20%

S10320SenateA11424· Moved May 13· Referred to social services

Create Portable Background Passport

This bill creates a portable background check passport that employees can use for jobs with certain state-regulated care providers.

Patricia FahySocial Services CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage32%

S10318SenateA10956· Moved May 13· Referred to budget and revenue

Tax Credit for Same-Sex Deeds

This bill gives same-sex married couples a tax credit for re-recording property deeds to reflect their marriage.

Erik BottcherBudget And Revenue CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·24% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage24%

S10317Senate· Moved May 13· Referred to health

Require Accurate In-Network Info

This bill requires healthcare providers to verify and disclose insurance network status to patients before treatment, with penalties for noncompliance.

Robert JacksonHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage24%

A11294Assembly· Moved May 13· Reported referred to ways and means

Support Burial of Indigent Veterans

This bill creates a Memorial Affairs Coordinator to ensure dignified burials and support for veterans and their families in New York.

Steve SternWays And Means CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·33% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage33%

A10940AssemblyS9858· Moved May 13· Reported referred to rules

Expand Definition of Mental Health Provider

This bill expands the definition of mental health care provider for sex offense laws to include unlicensed individuals who act as licensed providers.

Didi BarrettRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 5 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage35%

S9916SenateA10275· Moved May 13· Referred to correction

Provide Free Employee Counseling

This bill creates a free, confidential mental health counseling program for correctional and mental health staff.

Robert JacksonCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

S9915SenateA10917· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to labor

Require Fair Pay for Battery Workers

This bill requires large battery energy storage systems in New York to meet new labor, wage, training, and workforce standards as a condition for receiving state financial assistance.

Kevin S. ParkerLabor CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage31%

A10939AssemblyS8133· Moved May 13· Referred to civil service and pensions

Lower Public Worker Pension Rates

This bill lowers the required retirement contributions for most public employees in New York State.

Stacey Pheffer AmatoCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·16% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage16%

S9888SenateA4628· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to commerce, economic development and small business

Require Open Captioned Movies

This bill requires most movie theaters in New York to regularly offer open captioned showings.

Nathalia FernandezCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

S9733SenateA11408· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to health

Share Maternal Health Data

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

Siela BynoeHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S9625SenateA7567· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Expand Media Jobs Tax Credit

This bill expands eligibility for the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit to include not-for-profit and public media organizations.

Christopher RyanFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage31%

A10703AssemblyS4769· Moved May 13· Returned to assembly

Study Vertical Farming

This bill directs the Commissioner of Agriculture to study vertical farming's impacts and report recommendations within one year.

Jo Anne SimonPassed Senate

Impact 3 · Low·45% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage45%

A10696AssemblyS8933· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Ban PFAS in Solar Panels

This bill prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or manufacture of photovoltaic modules containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals in New York starting January 1, 2027.

Andrea BaileyEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·22% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage22%

S9418SenateA10908· Moved May 13· Referred to education

Exempt School District Approvals

This bill exempts school districts from needing state approval to provide preschool special education programs, streamlining the process.

Shelley MayerEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage31%

S9141SenateA3451· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Create Wage Data Center

This bill creates a wage data clearinghouse in New York to analyze workforce, education, and labor data for evaluating employment programs.

Jessica RamosFinance CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage34%

S9084SenateA9651· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Create Maternal Health Pilot

This bill establishes a maternal health monitoring pilot program using remote technology for pregnant Medicaid recipients to improve outcomes related to hypertension and diabetes.

Roxanne J. PersaudFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

A9566AssemblyS9123· Moved May 13· Returned to assembly

Extend Social Work Permits

This bill extends limited permits for practicing licensed clinical and master social work from 12 to 24 months, with possible renewals.

Sam BergerPassed Senate

Impact 5 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage45%