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

S4989Senate· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to consumer protection
Notify Customers of Rate Hikes
This bill requires utility, cable, and internet service providers to give consumers advance notice of planned rate increases via clear, separate communications.
Pete HarckhamConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs
Impact 6 · Moderate·19% to pass
Impact6/10Moderate
Passage19%
A5355

S4769SenateA10703· Moved May 12· Substituted by a10703

Study Vertical Farming Impact

This bill directs the commissioner of agriculture to study the impacts of vertical farming and report findings with recommendations.

Jamaal BaileyOn the Senate floor

Impact 3 · Low·30% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage30%

A5167AssemblyS2027· Moved May 12· Reported referred to rules

Create Bank District Working Group

This bill establishes a working group to assess and improve New York’s banking development district program, with a focus on serving unbanked and underbanked individuals.

Khaleel AndersonRules CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage34%

S4515SenateA4996· Moved May 12· Referred to labor

Sick Leave for Domestic Workers

This bill requires all employers of domestic workers in New York to provide paid sick leave, regardless of the number of employees.

Jessica RamosLabor CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S4413SenateA10770· Moved May 12· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Delete Card Info After Cancel

This bill requires businesses to delete consumers' financial information after cancellation of automatic renewals unless they get explicit consent to retain it.

Rachel MayConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%

S4391SenateA7231· Moved May 12· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Let Users Cancel App Subscriptions

This bill requires mobile apps with subscription services to allow users to cancel subscriptions directly through the app.

Andrew GounardesConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·19% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage19%

A4066AssemblyS2107· Moved May 12· Amend (t) and recommit to transportation

Allow Electronic DMV Signatures

This bill allows the use of electronic signatures on New York DMV form MV-82 (vehicle registration/title applications), giving them the same legal effect as handwritten signatures.

Brian CunninghamTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 7 · Significant·16% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage16%

A3524AssemblyS4764· Moved May 12· Referred to codes

Protect Defendants’ Sentencing Statements

This bill allows criminal defendants to appeal violations of their right to make a personal statement at sentencing, even if appeal was otherwise waived.

Rodneyse Bichotte HermelynCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

S3553SenateA3025· Moved May 12· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Require Utilities Post Materials

This bill requires investor-owned energy utilities to publish all promotional and educational materials on their websites for three years.

Cordell CleareCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A3251AssemblyS2513· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to codes

Decriminalize Sex Work

This bill decriminalizes sex work in New York, repeals related criminal penalties, and expunges prior prostitution convictions.

Phara Souffrant ForrestCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 9 · Transformational·11% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage11%

S3100SenateA5255· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to finance

Cover Asthma Treatment Costs

This bill expands asthma treatment coverage, including devices and training, and prohibits cost-sharing for children under 19 in New York.

Gustavo RiveraFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S2513SenateA3251· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to codes

Decriminalize Sex Work Statewide

This bill decriminalizes sex work, repeals related criminal penalties, and expunges prior prostitution-related convictions in New York.

Julia SalazarCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 9 · Transformational·21% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage21%

S2493SenateA3395· Moved May 12· Referred to environmental conservation

Track Warehouse Air Pollution

This bill requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to assess and publicly map the air pollution impact of "last mile" warehouses in New York.

Andrew GounardesEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S2485Senate· Moved May 12· Referred to governmental employees

Plan New Power Lines

This bill requires the creation of a statewide plan to map, expand, and report on electric transmission lines, focusing on underserved communities.

Kevin S. ParkerGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage31%

A2633AssemblyS8209· Moved May 12· Returned to assembly

Study State Job Vacancies

This bill directs the state civil service commission to study and report on job vacancies and understaffing in New York state agencies.

Jen LunsfordPassed Senate

Impact 4 · Low·45% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage45%

A2619AssemblyS2433· Moved May 12· Reported referred to rules

Protect Co-op Residents' Rights

This bill grants tenants in ground lease residential cooperative buildings new protections upon lease expiration, including the right to rent stabilization and first opportunity to purchase the…

Linda RosenthalRules CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S2454SenateA298· Moved May 12· Referred to governmental operations

No State Funds for Legal Defense

This bill prohibits New York state employees from using campaign, political, or legal defense funds for reimbursement of legal defense costs by the state.

Michael GianarisGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 5 · Moderate·18% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage18%

A2565Assembly· Moved May 12· Referred to codes

Protect Digital Privacy Rights

This bill establishes the New York Electronic Communications Privacy Act, setting stricter rules for law enforcement access to electronic devices and communications.

Jeffrey DinowitzCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A2300AssemblyS5969· Moved May 12· Referred to alcoholism and substance use disorders

Post Patient Rights in Rehab

This bill creates a "substance use disorder treatment bill of rights," outlining specific patient rights in New York treatment facilities.

Emily GallagherAlcoholism And Substance Use Disorders CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage24%

S2193SenateA6057· Moved May 12· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Expand Fishing License Transfers

This bill broadens the definition of "immediate family" for environmental permit and license holders by removing the requirement that relatives live in the same household.

Anthony H. PalumboStricken

Impact 4 · Low·20% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage20%

A2208AssemblyS6673· Moved May 12· Reported referred to ways and means

Protect Public Housing Tenants

This bill adds new tenant protections, engagement requirements, and transparency measures for public housing residents during housing conversions and transfers.

Linda RosenthalWays And Means CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S2011SenateA5592· Moved May 12· Substituted by a5592a

Study Utility Credit Reporting

This bill requires a joint study and report on how utility and service payment information is shared with credit agencies, with recommendations to protect consumers.

Kevin S. ParkerOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·34% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage34%

S1984SenateA11029· Moved May 12· Returned to senate

Publish Radiation Reports Online

This bill requires the annual public release of a report on radioactive releases, trends, and impacts, with agency notification if contamination exceeds legal limits.

Pete HarckhamPassed Assembly

Impact 4 · Low·45% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage45%

A1916AssemblyS6231· Moved May 12· Reported referred to rules

License Laser Hair Removal Technicians

This bill establishes licensing requirements and regulations for laser hair removal technicians in New York State.

Amy PaulinRules CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S1665SenateA1831· Moved May 12· Referred to transportation

Safer Passing for Cyclists, Pedestrians

This bill requires vehicles to give more specific safe passing distances when overtaking bicycles or pedestrians on New York roads.

Pete HarckhamTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·33% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage33%

A1640Assembly· Moved May 12· Reported referred to codes

Change Locks for Abuse Victims

This bill requires landlords to quickly replace door locks for tenants who are victims of domestic violence upon request, with penalties for noncompliance.

Linda RosenthalCodes CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

A1563AssemblyS3742· Moved May 12· Referred to local government

Require Lease Info for Tenants

This bill requires landlords to provide information about senior and disability rent increase exemption programs with all leases and rent bills, including electronic ones.

Linda RosenthalLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

S1454SenateA1507· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to finance

Match Shelter Aid to Rent

This bill requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances up to 100% of current fair market rent.

Brian KavanaghFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage32%

A1297AssemblyS1209· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to codes

End Mandatory Minimum Sentences

The Marvin Mayfield Act eliminates mandatory minimum sentences in New York, giving judges discretion to impose individualized sentences based on case circumstances.

Demond MeeksCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 9 · Transformational·30% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage30%

S1209SenateA1297· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to codes

End Mandatory Minimum Sentences

The Marvin Mayfield Act eliminates mandatory minimum sentences in New York, giving judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions.

Zellnor MyrieCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage33%

S1121SenateA8762· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to rules

Require Live Phone Operators

This bill requires all New York state agencies to provide callers the option to speak with a live representative first.

Peter OberackerRules CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·22% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage22%

S705SenateA2140· Moved May 12· Reported and committed to finance

Cap Routine Medical Charges

This bill caps charges and insurance reimbursements for routine outpatient medical services at 150% of Medicare rates, regardless of care setting.

Liz KruegerFinance CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S634SenateA1206· Moved May 12· Returned to senate

Require Diabetes Screenings Coverage

This bill requires health insurance policies in New York to cover diabetes and prediabetes screening without any patient cost-sharing.

John LiuPassed Assembly

Impact 8 · Significant·45% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage45%

S548Senate· Moved May 12· Referred to environmental conservation

Sell Old Forest Land

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the sale of certain forest preserve land in Franklin County, with proceeds used for new forest acquisitions and water rights reserved for a…

Dan StecEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage0%

S527SenateA6891· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to education

Limit Charter School Grade Expansion

This bill prohibits New York charter schools from expanding to serve grade levels spanning more than one school classification.

Shelley MayerEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·14% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage14%

S488SenateA2289· Moved May 12· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Disclose Drug Delay Deals

This bill requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to notify the attorney general of agreements that delay generic drug entry, with public disclosure and fines for noncompliance.

Nathalia FernandezConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage32%

S363SenateA9604· Moved May 12· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Ban Hidden Fees

The New York Junk Fee Prevention Act requires businesses to clearly disclose all mandatory fees and the total price in advertisements and sales to consumers.

Michael GianarisConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage32%

S258SenateA1814· Moved May 12· Referred to transportation

Count Boating DUIs as DWIs

This bill allows prior convictions for operating a vessel under the influence to count as prior DWI convictions when determining penalties.

Monica MartinezTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·33% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage33%

S86SenateA1219· Moved May 12· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Ban Biased Arbitrators

This bill requires employment and consumer arbitrations in New York to use neutral third-party arbitrators and mandates disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

Luis R. SepúlvedaJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage24%

S56SenateA808· Moved May 12· Referred to ways and means

Start Drug Checking Program

This bill creates a statewide drug checking program in New York to detect drug contaminants, enhance public health surveillance, and protect participants from legal penalties.

Nathalia FernandezWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A11342AssemblyS9649· Moved May 11· Referred to insurance

Require Insurance for Birth Defects

This bill requires health insurance plans in New York to cover treatment for congenital anomalies in children.

Jo Anne SimonInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·41% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage41%

A11340AssemblyS10171· Moved May 11· Referred to judiciary

Expand Wrongful Death Damages

This bill allows more family members to receive damages and expands what can be claimed in wrongful death lawsuits.

Jen LunsfordJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·41% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage41%

S10297SenateA4757· Moved May 11· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Study Emergency Rail Communication

This bill requires a study of technologies to improve emergency communication between fire departments and the Long Island Rail Road.

Patricia Canzoneri-FitzpatrickCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·16% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage16%

S10296SenateA4796· Moved May 11· Referred to health

Set Pay Floor for Home Health

This bill sets a minimum pay standard for home health aides in New York State.

Patricia Canzoneri-FitzpatrickHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage24%

S10294SenateA11505· Moved May 11· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Support for Domestic Violence Survivors

This bill requires phone companies to make it easier for domestic violence victims to leave shared phone contracts and access related resources online.

Roxanne J. PersaudEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S10293SenateA11299· Moved May 11· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Stop Evictions During Title Disputes

This bill stops homeowners from being evicted while a court case over who owns their home is active.

Leroy ComrieHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage27%

S10292SenateA11406· Moved May 11· Referred to insurance

Require Insurance for Prosthetics

This bill requires health insurance policies in New York to fully cover prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and related services.

Lea WebbInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·20% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage20%

S10291SenateA10436· Moved May 11· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Allow Faculty OT Practices

This bill allows university faculty practice corporations to include occupational therapy programs.

Jeremy ZellnerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·25% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage25%

S10290Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to labor

Limit Workplace Surveillance Tech

This bill restricts employers in New York from using electronic monitoring and automated decision tools without strict rules, notice, and bias protections for workers.

Kristen GonzalezLabor CommitteeEconomy

Impact 9 · Transformational·19% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage19%