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

S8584SenateA8938· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance
Two WIC Cards Per Family
This bill requires WIC benefit households in New York to be issued two EBT cards for eligible parents or guardians.
Roxanne J. PersaudFinance CommitteeHealth
Impact 5 · Moderate·35% to pass
Impact5/10Moderate
Passage35%

A8906AssemblyS6446· Moved May 13· Referred to consumer protection

Notify Consumers of Credit Freezes

This bill requires entities accessing a consumer’s credit report to notify the consumer of their right to a security freeze without including advertising.

Emerita TorresConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 5 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage34%

A8849AssemblyS9401· Moved May 13· Returned to assembly

Connect Drug Data to Records

This bill requires the Department of Health to allow integration of the state prescription monitoring program with electronic health records for improved data sharing and access.

John T. McDonald IIIPassed Senate

Impact 7 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage45%

S8294SenateA10609· Moved May 13· Referred to judiciary

Require Detailed Motion Orders

This bill requires judges to provide a detailed determination in written orders when deciding motions in civil cases.

Luis R. SepúlvedaJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

S8272SenateA8683· Moved May 13· Referred to environmental conservation

Add Hague Brook to Program

This bill adds Hague Brook to the list of inland waterways eligible for the New York local waterfront revitalization program.

Dan StecEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 3 · Low·17% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage17%

A8561AssemblyS8085· Moved May 13· Reported referred to rules

Extend Guardianship Hearing Deadline

This bill extends the maximum timeframe for holding a guardianship hearing from 28 days to 35 days after the order is signed.

Amy PaulinRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 3 · Low·35% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage35%

S7990Senate· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Investigate Work-Related Deaths

This bill establishes an Office of Special Investigation within the Attorney General’s office to investigate and prosecute work-related fatalities in New York.

Shelley MayerFinance CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A8358AssemblyS8216· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Grant Tier II Status Retroactively

This bill grants Daniel Rizzo retroactive Tier II membership and related benefits in the New York police and fire retirement system.

Josh JensenGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·0% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage0%

S7832SenateA8338· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Allow Disability Retirement for Woolley

This bill allows Daniel Woolley, a retired Clarkstown police officer, to apply for accidental disability retirement benefits.

William WeberCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·2% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage2%

S7810Senate· Moved May 13· Referred to correction

Track Prison Release Data

This bill expands reporting requirements for New York's temporary release programs, including data on approvals, denials, and reasons for denial.

Julia SalazarCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 4 · Low·10% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage10%

S7794SenateA1130· Moved May 13· Substituted by a1130a

Create Group Home Families Panel

This bill establishes a statewide working group of group home residents, families, and guardians to advise New York on group home issues and priorities.

Patricia FahyOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·40% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage40%

S7783Senate· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Increase Retiree COLA Cap

This bill increases the maximum annual cost-of-living adjustment for New York public retirement systems from 3% to 5% starting September 2027.

Robert JacksonCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·8% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage8%

A8222Assembly· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Extend Deed Theft Lawsuits

This bill revives and extends the statute of limitations for civil actions related to residential deed theft, including fraud and legal malpractice, and directs courts to expedite these cases.

Jo Anne SimonJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage27%

S7690SenateA7630· Moved May 13· Referred to health

Tighten Funeral Director Licensing

This bill revises funeral director licensure requirements in New York, adding new residency, preceptor, and student discernment standards.

Michael GianarisHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·32% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage32%

S7133Senate· Moved May 13· Amend (t) and recommit to energy and telecommunications

Require Renewable Natural Gas

This bill creates a renewable natural gas standard requiring gas corporations to gradually increase renewable natural gas use to reduce greenhouse emissions.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage17%

S7132Senate· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Incentivize Renewable Hydrogen Projects

This bill requires New York to establish a renewable hydrogen incentive program to support clean energy, reduce emissions, and create jobs.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·23% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage23%

A7301AssemblyS7547· Moved May 13· Returned to assembly

Post Violence Awareness Posters

This bill requires appearance enhancement businesses in New York to display posters about sexual and domestic violence awareness and resources.

Yudelka TapiaPassed Senate

Impact 4 · Low·45% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage45%

S6861SenateA7290· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Grant Retroactive Pension Status

This bill allows Karen Siegel to retroactively join Tier IV of the New York state and local employees' retirement system, with costs covered by the South Orangetown Central School District.

William WeberCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·1% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage1%

S6463SenateA1390· Moved May 13· Referred to correction

Transfer Pregnant Inmates to Treatment

This bill allows the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities for prenatal, postnatal care, and bonding.

Cordell CleareCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S6012Senate· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to local government

Allow Local Tourism Districts

This bill allows local governments in New York to create tourism improvement districts funded by assessments on lodging businesses for tourism promotion and improvements.

April BaskinLocal Government CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·3% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage3%

S5662SenateA6654· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to finance

Allow Cities to Cut Taxes

This bill allows local governments to fully or partially reduce property taxes for certain housing projects, with reductions expiring every ten years unless renewed.

Brian KavanaghFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%

S5652Senate· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Fund Carbon Removal Research

This bill establishes and funds a Natural Carbon Sequestration Research Program to develop science-based methods for carbon storage on New York lands.

Michelle HincheyFinance CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S5623SenateA5860· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Clarify School Jobless Benefits

This bill clarifies and tightens eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits for employees of educational institutions, especially regarding contracts and reasonable assurance of continued…

Christopher RyanFinance CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A4840AssemblyS9673· Moved May 13· Returned to assembly

Update Interior Designer Rules

This bill updates certification requirements for interior designers, aligning them with standards set by approved national certifying organizations.

John T. McDonald IIIPassed Senate

Impact 5 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage45%

S4424SenateA5411· Moved May 13· Returned to senate

Ban Employment Rights Waivers

This bill prohibits employers from requiring employees to waive or limit their labor or human rights law protections through private agreements, with limited exceptions.

Jessica RamosPassed Assembly

Impact 8 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage45%

A4628Assembly· Moved May 13· Amend and recommit to codes

Require Movie Captioned Showings

The bill requires New York movie theaters to provide a minimum number of scheduled showings with open captioning for accessibility.

Rebecca SeawrightCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

A4107AssemblyS2172· Moved May 13· Reported referred to ways and means

Fund Green Tech Startups

This bill creates a grant program to support and fund small businesses developing innovative energy and environmental technologies in New York State.

Michaelle C. SolagesWays And Means CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage26%

S3948SenateA3723· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Expand Disability Hardship Benefits

This bill allows certain injured workers to be reclassified as permanently disabled due to extreme hardship, with expanded criteria and lower thresholds.

Jessica RamosFinance CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·29% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage29%

S3576SenateA5412· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Study Fibroids Statewide

This bill creates a statewide program to study fibroids, their treatments, and barriers to care, especially for women of color.

Cordell CleareFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·33% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage33%

A3382AssemblyS4188· Moved May 13· Reported referred to rules

Make Payroll Theft Illegal

This bill creates the crime of misappropriation of payroll funds, making it a class A misdemeanor to misuse payroll money.

Jeffrey DinowitzRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage31%

S3336SenateA2576· Moved May 13· Referred to education

Change School Food Contracts

This bill allows school districts in New York to award food service contracts using weighted scoring criteria, with price as the primary but not sole factor.

Jeremy CooneyEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S3315Senate· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Fund Home Repairs for Electrification

This bill creates the Green Affordable Pre-Electrification Program to fund repairs in low-income homes, making them eligible for energy efficiency and climate resiliency upgrades.

Kristen GonzalezFinance CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage32%

A3050AssemblyS197· Moved May 13· Reported referred to rules

Tougher Animal Cruelty Sentences

This bill removes the two-year maximum definite sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals, allowing for longer or indeterminate sentencing.

Jen LunsfordRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 5 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage35%

A2703AssemblyS2517· Moved May 13· Amend (t) and recommit to transportation

Expand Ignition Interlock Rules

This bill strengthens ignition interlock device requirements for DWI offenders, mandating installation, maintenance, and regular use during and after license revocation.

Carrie WoernerTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 7 · Significant·29% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage29%

S2517SenateA2703· Moved May 13· Referred to transportation

Toughen Ignition Interlock Rules

This bill strengthens ignition interlock requirements for DWI offenders, mandating installation, maintenance, and regular use for license reinstatement and setting clear compliance standards.

Jeremy CooneyTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·19% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage19%

S2476SenateA465· Moved May 13· Referred to ways and means

Pilot EV Charging During Outages

This bill creates a pilot program for resilient, carbon-free electric vehicle charging systems that can operate during extended power outages.

Kevin S. ParkerWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S2474Senate· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Fund Clean Hydrogen Projects

This bill authorizes NYSERDA to fund and oversee grants and loans for clean hydrogen projects, focusing on converting fossil fuel facilities to green and pink hydrogen.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage21%

A2495Assembly· Moved May 13· Reported referred to rules

Ban Payment Processing Fees

This bill prohibits insurers from charging or deducting fees from payments to health care providers based on payment method.

John T. McDonald IIIRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage21%

S2305SenateA7545· Moved May 13· Referred to judiciary

Ban Small Debt Confession Judgments

This bill prohibits judgments by confession for personal, family, or consumer debts, and for debts under five million dollars.

Liz KruegerJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage24%

S2041SenateA7779· Moved May 13· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Care for Retired Police Dogs

This bill creates a program to cover lifetime veterinary care costs for retired New York law enforcement dogs.

Dean MurrayStricken

Impact 4 · Low·16% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage16%

A2055Assembly· Moved May 13· Reported referred to ways and means

Help Small Businesses Fight Pollution

This bill creates a special fund to help small businesses access loans for pollution prevention and compliance with environmental laws.

Albert A. StirpeWays And Means CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage24%

S1946SenateA2601· Moved May 13· Returned to senate

Clear Old Syringe Convictions

This bill allows for the expungement of past convictions related to syringe possession under former section 220.45 of New York law.

Gustavo RiveraPassed Assembly

Impact 6 · Moderate·47% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage47%

A1968Assembly· Moved May 13· Reported referred to rules

Ensure Equal Amenity Access

This bill requires rental tenants in buildings with six or more units to have fair access to shared amenities, with reasonable non-rent fees allowed and enforcement provisions established.

Linda RosenthalRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·17% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage17%

A1719AssemblyS9411· Moved May 13· Referred to health

No Fees for Birth Certificates

The bill prohibits charging a fee for birth certificate copies requested for individuals under community supervision by corrections agencies.

David WeprinHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

S1714SenateA697· Moved May 13· Referred to codes

Ban 'Excited Delirium' Diagnosis

This bill prohibits the use of "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, cause of death, or label in New York law, health, law enforcement, and public agency reports or trainings.

Samra BroukCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage31%

A1219AssemblyS86· Moved May 13· Amended on third reading 1219a

Ban Biased Arbitrators

This bill requires employment and consumer arbitration disputes in New York to be heard by neutral third-party arbitrators and mandates disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

A1093AssemblyS4853· Moved May 13· Reported referred to rules

Expand Public Lewdness Law

This bill expands the crime of public lewdness to include electronically transmitting images of exposed intimate parts in or around public places without consent.

Amy PaulinRules CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S947SenateA3121· Moved May 13· Returned to senate

Ban Rent Payment Fees

This bill prohibits New York residential landlords from charging tenants fees for paying rent online or via automated clearing house.

Robert JacksonPassed Assembly

Impact 6 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage45%

S339Senate· Moved May 13· Reported and committed to finance

Create Employee Ownership Center

This bill establishes a state university-based center to promote employee ownership, updates related laws, and provides tax incentives for business owners selling to employee-owned enterprises.

Jamaal BaileyFinance CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage25%

S252SenateA1804· Moved May 13· Referred to environmental conservation

Define Wild, Exotic Animals

This bill expands the definition of wild and exotic animals, adds species to the list, and sets new licensing requirements for pet owners.

Monica MartinezEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage28%