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

S9434SenateA7817· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to finance
Let Oncologists Dispense Meds
This bill allows physicians in oncology settings to directly dispense cancer-related medications outside the Medicaid fee-for-service pharmacy benefit.
Gustavo RiveraFinance CommitteeHealth
Impact 7 · Significant·23% to pass
Impact7/10Significant
Passage23%

A10534AssemblyS9474· Moved May 12· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Standardize Utility Rate Filings

This bill requires utilities to use a standardized, transparent rate application template for rate increase filings to improve review and public access.

Chris BurdickEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

S9346SenateA10727· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Require Rental Transparency

The Housing Transparency Act creates a statewide registry for rental unit compliance, requiring landlords to report occupancy status and code compliance for greater public transparency and tenant…

Kevin S. ParkerHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage28%

A10413AssemblyS9331· Moved May 12· Reported referred to rules

Ensure Pharmacy Access for Injured Workers

This bill ensures injured workers have timely access to prescription medication by allowing out-of-network pharmacy use under specified conditions and codifies related protections.

Harry B. BronsonRules CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A10409Assembly· Moved May 12· Reported referred to rules

Aid for Child Day Care

This bill allows child day care providers to receive financial assistance from industrial development agencies by exempting them from existing restrictions.

Jen LunsfordRules CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·26% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage26%

S9309SenateA9554· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Stop Foreclosures on Stolen Deeds

The Deed Protection Act prevents financial institutions from seizing properties if a loan was made to someone who stole the deed and the lender failed to check for deed theft.

Jabari BrisportJudiciary CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage26%

S9284SenateA10663· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to judiciary

Expand NY Discrimination Protections

This bill clarifies and expands when New York's anti-discrimination laws apply to conduct with a sufficient connection to the state, even if the impact or actions occur outside New York.

Zellnor MyrieJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage30%

A10322Assembly· Moved May 12· Reported referred to rules

Require Transition Conferences

This bill requires a residential transition conference when a person with developmental disabilities moves between programs run by covered operators.

Angelo SantabarbaraRules CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·25% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage25%

S9223SenateA10187· Moved May 12· Referred to higher education

Require Acupuncturist Education

This bill requires licensed acupuncturists in New York to complete mandatory continuing education every three years to maintain their registration.

John LiuHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage24%

A10163Assembly· Moved May 12· Returned to assembly

Help Veterans Leaving Prison

This bill requires pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans to inform them about available federal and state benefits and application processes.

Charles LavinePassed Senate

Impact 3 · Low·45% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage45%

A10141AssemblyS9144· Moved May 12· Amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation

Pause Data Center Permits

This bill imposes a moratorium on new data center permits in New York until environmental and rate impact studies are completed and regulations are issued.

Anna KellesEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·29% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage29%

S9144SenateA10141· Moved May 12· Amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation

Pause New Data Center Permits

This bill imposes a moratorium on new data center permits in New York until regulations are developed to address environmental and utility rate impacts.

Liz KruegerEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage26%

A10129AssemblyS9092· Moved May 12· Returned to assembly

Recognize Montaukett Indian Nation

This bill reinstates state recognition and acknowledgment of the Montaukett Indian Nation in New York and outlines its tribal governance.

Tommy SchiavoniPassed Senate

Impact 7 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage45%

S8933Senate· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Ban PFAS in Solar Panels

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

Pamela HelmingEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage31%

S8710SenateA11045· Moved May 12· Ordered to third reading cal.492

Limit Retroactive Utility Charges

This bill prohibits utilities from increasing charges to small non-residential customers more than twelve months after service, with limited exceptions.

Michelle HincheyOn the Assembly floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

A9348Assembly· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to consumer affairs and protection

Ban Biased Online Pricing

This bill prohibits online retailers from setting prices based on a consumer's device type, software, or geolocation data, with some exceptions.

Emerita TorresConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·18% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage18%

S8602SenateA9283· Moved May 12· Amend (t) and recommit to children and families

End Penalties for Reporters

The Supporting Families Together Act repeals section 420 of the social services law, removing penalties for mandated reporters.

Julia SalazarChildren And Families CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·23% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage23%

A9283AssemblyS8602· Moved May 12· Amend (t) and recommit to children and families

End Penalties for Mandated Reporters

The bill, titled the "Supporting Families Together act," repeals civil and criminal penalties for mandated reporters in New York.

Andrew HevesiChildren And Families CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·34% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage34%

A9273AssemblyS6638· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Increase Tier 6 Pensions

This bill increases the pension benefit formula for Tier 6 public employees, raising the base percentage from 35% to 40% of final average salary after 20 years of service.

Stacey Pheffer AmatoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·14% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage14%

A9194AssemblyS4908· Moved May 12· Reported referred to ways and means

Expand Housing for Disabled Adults

This bill creates an innovative housing initiative for people with developmental disabilities to live more independently with support services and streamlines related housing regulations.

Angelo SantabarbaraWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S8483SenateA9348· Moved May 12· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Ban Biased Online Pricing

This bill prohibits online retailers from setting prices based on a consumer's device, device state, software, or geolocation, with some exceptions.

Christopher RyanConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage27%

S8463Senate· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to energy and telecommunications

Pause Utility and Green Energy Taxes

This bill creates a one-year suspension of utility taxes and surcharges, and a two-year suspension of green energy surcharges for New York ratepayers.

Robert RolisonEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage24%

A8942AssemblyS8111· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Credit EMTs for Childcare Leave

This bill allows New York City EMTs to purchase retirement credit for up to one year of unpaid child care leave.

Stacey Pheffer AmatoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·25% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage25%

A8941AssemblyS8094· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Retirement Credit for Childcare Leave

This bill allows New York City fire protection inspectors to purchase retirement credit for periods of unpaid child care leave.

Stacey Pheffer AmatoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·22% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage22%

A8937Assembly· Moved May 12· Reported referred to codes

Landlords Must Inform on Recycling

This bill requires New York City landlords of large multi-family buildings to annually notify tenants about recycling protocols and proper waste separation.

Linda RosenthalCodes CommitteeHousing

Impact 5 · Moderate·15% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage15%

S8395Senate· Moved May 12· Referred to health

Expand End-of-Life Care Rights

This bill extends laws on do-not-resuscitate orders, life-sustaining treatment, and hospice care to include mental hygiene hospitals.

Samra BroukHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage24%

S8380SenateA6987· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to health

Require 340B Drug Reporting

This bill requires certain healthcare entities to publicly report detailed financial and operational data on their use of 340B drug program profits.

Siela BynoeHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·27% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage27%

S8368Senate· Moved May 12· Referred to education

Keep Education Appeal Records

This bill updates the procedures for retaining and disposing of records from State Education Commissioner appeals and proceedings.

Siela BynoeEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 4 · Low·20% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage20%

S8221Senate· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to finance

Reform Ticket Sales Rules

The Affordable Concerts Act reforms New York's ticket sale laws by regulating resellers, imposing fee caps and disclosure rules, and expanding refund rights.

James SkoufisFinance CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage27%

S8115Senate· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to internet and technology

Regulate Bank Lending Algorithms

This bill requires banks using automated tools for lending decisions to conduct annual impact assessments, disclose criteria to applicants, and prevent discriminatory outcomes.

James Sanders Jr.Internet And Technology CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage26%

A8396Assembly· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to education

Require Suicide Prevention in Schools

This bill enacts the Student Suicide Prevention Act, requiring New York schools to adopt comprehensive suicide prevention, intervention, and reporting policies, and expands anti-bullying laws to…

Carrie WoernerEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S7874SenateA8137· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to finance

End Medical Assistance Enrollment

This bill repeals section 3605-c of the public health law, ending a specific authorization for enrolling and providing medical assistance.

Gustavo RiveraFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·20% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage20%

A8288AssemblyS6153· Moved May 12· Reported referred to ways and means

Certify Care Managers Statewide

This bill, "Ella's Law," requires care managers in care coordination organizations to complete certified training before providing services.

Rebecca SeawrightWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

A8130AssemblyS5689· Moved May 12· Returned to assembly

Allow Electronic Delivery Tickets

This bill allows customers to receive electronic delivery tickets for petroleum products instead of or in addition to paper copies.

William ConradPassed Senate

Impact 4 · Low·45% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage45%

A8024AssemblyS7334· Moved May 12· Amend (t) and recommit to education

Add School Monitors for Wyandanch

This bill expands oversight of the Wyandanch Union Free School District by allowing up to two state-appointed monitors with broader academic and fiscal powers.

Kwani O'PharrowEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·11% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage11%

A8020Assembly· Moved May 12· Reported referred to ways and means

Pilot for Disability Housing Equity

This bill creates a pilot program for shared housing models to improve equity and efficiency for people with developmental disabilities in New York.

Angelo SantabarbaraWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S7483SenateA4042· Moved May 12· Referred to economic development

Download Licenses Online

This bill requires the New York Department of State to provide downloadable PDF versions of renewed appearance enhancement and barber licenses and certificates on its website.

Rachel MayEconomic Development CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·20% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage20%

A7897AssemblyS3193· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to health

Create Surgery Info Pamphlet

This bill requires the New York Department of Health to create and distribute an informational pamphlet for patients considering laparoscopic power morcellation surgery.

Marianne ButtenschonHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·23% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage23%

S7137SenateA4949· Moved May 12· Referred to correction

Plan Prison Emergency Releases

This bill requires New York correctional facilities to create emergency management release plans for incarcerated individuals during declared state disaster emergencies.

Julia SalazarCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S7005SenateA9005· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to finance

Allow Longer Shelter Stays

This bill creates a waiver program allowing domestic violence shelters in New York to extend stays for victims beyond 180 days when necessary.

Robert RolisonFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·33% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage33%

A7465Assembly· Moved May 12· Reported referred to ways and means

Expand Disability Rights Help

This bill expands and strengthens the independent developmental disability ombudsperson program, enhancing access, advocacy, and reporting for individuals with developmental disabilities in New York.

Marianne ButtenschonWays And Means CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S6913SenateA7381· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to finance

Create 2-1-1 Help Hotline

This bill establishes statewide oversight and standards for the 2-1-1 essential community services hotline, expanding its scope, accessibility, and reporting requirements.

Pete HarckhamFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A6939AssemblyS6858· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to education

Guarantee Daily School Recess

This bill requires daily supervised recess of up to 30 minutes for elementary students in New York public schools.

Carrie WoernerEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A6894AssemblyS1253· Moved May 12· Reported referred to ways and means

Study Paid Family Leave Use

This bill creates a temporary commission to study paid family leave usage in New York, identify barriers, and recommend ways to increase access and awareness.

Nily RozicWays And Means CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·31% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage31%

A6448AssemblyS4417· Moved May 12· Referred to social services

Change Welfare Work Rules

This bill reforms New York’s public assistance employment rules by revising conciliation and sanction procedures, and repealing certain existing provisions.

Pamela J. HunterSocial Services CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·12% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage12%

S5599Senate· Moved May 12· Referred to consumer affairs and protection