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

S10289SenateA10964· Moved May 11· Referred to higher education
Let Student Athletes Get Paid
This bill expands and strengthens rights for college athletes in New York to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, while adding new protections and standards for contracts, agents, and…
Kevin S. ParkerHigher Education CommitteeEducation
Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass
Impact8/10Significant
Passage35

S10288SenateA8318· Moved May 11· Referred to judiciary

Require Pro Bono for Lawyers

This bill prohibits law firms from forcing employees or bar applicants to do federally mandated legal work as pro bono service.

James SkoufisJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage21%

S10287Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to judiciary

Let Courts Issue Statewide Subpoenas

This bill allows small claims courts to issue information subpoenas statewide to help collect judgments.

James SkoufisJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 5 · Moderate·13% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage13%

S10286SenateA2629· Moved May 11· Referred to codes

Report Doctors' Criminal Convictions

This bill requires courts and the health department to quickly report and post doctors' criminal convictions online.

Andrew GounardesCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S10285SenateA11668· Moved May 11· Referred to procurement and contracts

Require American-Made Cement

This bill requires New York State and local governments to give preference to American-made cement in contracts.

Jeremy CooneyProcurement And Contracts CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S10284Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to higher education

Certify Fashion Designers Voluntarily

This bill creates a voluntary certification and licensing system for fashion designers in New York State.

Zellnor MyrieHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·9% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage9%

A11339AssemblyS524· Moved May 11· Referred to codes

Create Voyeurism Crime Law

This bill makes it a crime to secretly watch or record people where they expect privacy, creating first and second degree voyeurism offenses.

Linda RosenthalCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·51% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage51%

A11336AssemblyS8643· Moved May 11· Referred to governmental operations

Create Neurodiversity Awareness Flag

This bill creates an official New York State flag to raise awareness of neurodiversity.

Tommy SchiavoniGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 2 · Minimal·22% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage22%

A11334Assembly· Moved May 11· Referred to higher education

Let Pharmacists Manage More Meds

This bill expands collaborative drug therapy management to include physician practices and certain mental health facilities, and streamlines patient consent procedures.

John T. McDonald IIIHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage32%

A11333Assembly· Moved May 11· Referred to higher education

Create Prepaid College Tuition Plans

This bill creates a prepaid college program allowing New York families to lock in current tuition rates at public colleges and set up a scholarship fund for disadvantaged students.

Jake Ryan BlumencranzHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage25%

A11335AssemblyS5388· Moved May 11· Referred to economic development

Restrict Alcohol Ads

This bill requires alcohol ads in New York to include clear alcoholism hotline information and restricts misleading content.

MaryJane ShimskyEconomic Development CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%

A11331AssemblyS9961· Moved May 11· Referred to real property taxation

Tax Break for Auxiliary Police

This bill gives a property tax exemption to active volunteer auxiliary police officers in Suffolk County.

Steve SternReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Impact 5 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage21%

A11330AssemblyS10305· Moved May 11· Referred to local governments

Expand Police Residency Options

This bill allows Medina village police officers to live in Orleans, a neighboring county, or Wayne County.

Stephen HawleyLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

A11329Assembly· Moved May 11· Referred to health

Streamline PACE Licenses

This bill simplifies licensing rules for PACE organizations in New York to match federal standards.

Amy PaulinHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·33% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage33%

A11327Assembly· Moved May 11· Referred to health

Improve Postpartum Maternal Care

This bill requires hospitals and providers to give new mothers more follow-up care, screenings, and support for a year after childbirth.

Jake Ryan BlumencranzHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage28%

A11325AssemblyS10073· Moved May 11· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Require Meat Cut Labeling

This bill requires grocery stores to clearly label whether meat is cut in-store or pre-packaged.

Albert A. StirpeConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

A11324AssemblyS8615· Moved May 11· Referred to election law

Create Election Security Program

This bill creates a state-run program to help local election boards in New York improve election security.

Steven OtisElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·41% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage41%

A11320AssemblyS10349· Moved May 11· Referred to correction

Ban AI in Parole Decisions

This bill bans the use of artificial intelligence in parole decisions and planning for incarcerated individuals.

Steven OtisCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·39% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage39%

A11317AssemblyS10252· Moved May 11· Referred to higher education

Lease Land for Campus Housing

This bill allows SUNY trustees to lease 11.5 acres at Stony Brook Southampton for new housing facilities.

Tommy SchiavoniHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·38% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage38%

A11316AssemblyS10197· Moved May 11· Referred to ways and means

Tax High-Value Second Homes

This bill allows cities and towns outside New York City to tax expensive homes that are not primary residences.

Sarahana ShresthaWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage27%

A11315AssemblyS10462· Moved May 11· Referred to higher education

Require Maternal Mental Health Course

This bill requires all SUNY and CUNY social work master's programs to offer a maternal mental health elective course.

Jo Anne SimonHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·44% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage44%

A11314AssemblyS10345· Moved May 11· Referred to real property taxation

Expand Housing Affordability Limits

This bill raises the value limit for affordable homeownership projects and adjusts it yearly for inflation.

Nily RozicReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·36% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage36%

A11312AssemblyS9472· Moved May 11· Referred to governmental employees

Let Ivan Cruz Take Exam

This bill allows Ivan Cruz to take the Broome County police officer civil service exam.

Donna LupardoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·23% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage23%

A11311AssemblyS8891· Moved May 11· Referred to housing

Set Income Cap for Rent-Regulated Housing

This bill makes anyone earning more than 125% of the area median income ineligible for rent-regulated housing in New York.

Daniel NorberHousing CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·19% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage19%

A11310AssemblyS9469· Moved May 11· Referred to governmental employees

Let Ivan Cruz Take Exam

This bill allows Ivan Cruz to take the civil service exam for Broome County deputy sheriff.

Donna LupardoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·21% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage21%

A11309AssemblyS10096· Moved May 11· Referred to governmental operations

Fund Volunteer Fire Equipment

This bill creates a new grant program to help volunteer fire departments upgrade equipment and facilities.

Noah BurroughsGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 6 · Moderate·32% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage32%

A11308AssemblyS10199· Moved May 11· Referred to housing

Update Multiple Dwelling Rules

This bill updates and modernizes New York’s multiple dwelling law by removing outdated provisions and aligning requirements with current New York City construction codes.

Linda RosenthalHousing CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·44% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage44%

A11307Assembly· Moved May 11· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Lower Hearing Aid Costs for Seniors

This bill makes hearing aids more affordable and accessible for New Yorkers aged 62 and older.

Jake Ryan BlumencranzConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage17%

A11306AssemblyS9817· Moved May 11· Referred to judiciary

Allow Lawsuits for Conversion Therapy

This bill allows people harmed by conversion therapy in New York to sue mental health professionals for damages.

Deborah GlickJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·43% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage43%

A11305Assembly· Moved May 11· Referred to environmental conservation

Create Ocean Economy Office

This bill creates a New York State Office of Ocean Economy to grow and manage ocean-based industries, especially on Long Island.

Jake Ryan BlumencranzEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

A11304Assembly· Moved May 11· Referred to governmental operations

Ban Public Funds for Terror Groups

This bill bans state funding and tax exemptions for organizations that support terrorism and requires disclosure of paid protestors.

Jake Ryan BlumencranzGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·9% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage9%

A11303AssemblyS10381· Moved May 11· Referred to energy

Require Zero-Emission Ferries

This bill requires all publicly funded ferries in New York to be zero-emission by 2042 and orders a study on zero-emission tugboats and workboats.

Jo Anne SimonEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·37% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage37%

A11302AssemblyS10127· Moved May 11· Referred to judiciary

Cap Interest on Services

This bill applies existing interest rate limits and criminal usury laws to new types of short-term financing services.

Nily RozicJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·41% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage41%

A11301Assembly· Moved May 11· Referred to health

Regulate Regenerative Medicine

This bill creates rules for the safe, ethical, and transparent use of regenerative medicine and cell therapies in New York.

Jake Ryan BlumencranzHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 8 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage26%

A11299AssemblyS10293· Moved May 11· Referred to judiciary

Block Evictions During Title Disputes

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

Stefani ZinermanJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·36% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage36%

A11298AssemblyS9281· Moved May 11· Referred to insurance

Require Insurer Rate Approvals

This bill requires insurance companies to get approval for rate increases, explain premium hikes, and lower rates if profits exceed state benchmarks.

Larinda HooksInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·18% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage18%

S10277SenateA10060· Moved May 11· Referred to education

Add Opioid Training to Health Classes

This bill requires New York high schools to teach and train students to use opioid overdose medication and allows trained students to carry and administer it in emergencies.

Lea WebbEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S10281Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to local government

Ban Subsidies for E-Commerce Warehouses

This bill bans government funds and subsidies for projects mainly used as e-commerce warehouses or fulfillment centers.

James SkoufisLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 8 · Significant·3% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage3%

S10280SenateA3360· Moved May 11· Referred to finance

Raise Notary Fees

This bill raises the maximum fee notaries public can charge in New York from $2 to $5.

James SkoufisFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·21% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage21%

S10279Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to health

Publish School Vaccine Rates

This bill requires schools to report student immunization rates and for the state to publish this information online.

James SkoufisHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage21%

S10278SenateA1407· Moved May 11· Referred to higher education

Let Pharmacists Give Flu Shots

This bill allows pharmacists to give flu shots to anyone aged nine or older.

James SkoufisHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage28%

S10272Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to investigations and government operations

Tighten Alcohol License Rules

This bill clarifies that licensing restrictions for alcohol sales apply to all businesses licensed under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

James SkoufisInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 5 · Moderate·6% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage6%

S10271Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Strengthen Authority Oversight

This bill gives the authorities budget office more power to oversee, suspend, and remove public authority board members and dissolve corporations acting beyond their authority.

James SkoufisCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·15% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage15%

S10270SenateA1056· Moved May 11· Referred to local government

Limit IDA Retail Aid

This bill removes the ability for industrial development agencies to give financial help to retail projects in highly distressed areas.

James SkoufisLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage23%

S10269SenateA4927· Moved May 11· Referred to local government

Block School Tax Waivers

This bill bans local government agencies from waiving or reducing school taxes through special agreements.

James SkoufisLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 7 · Significant·5% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage5%

S10268Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to insurance

Ease Preapproval for Providers

This bill requires health insurers and health plans to automatically approve preauthorization for doctors whose requests are approved at least 90% of the time.

James SkoufisInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage17%

S10267SenateA11173· Moved May 11· Referred to insurance

Disclose Homeowner Policy Options

This bill requires insurance companies to clearly list all extra coverage options for homeowners' liability policies.

James SkoufisInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·17% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage17%

S10265SenateA5436· Moved May 11· Referred to investigations and government operations

Protect Menstrual and Menopause Rights

This bill requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations and information for employees with menstrual, perimenopausal, or menopausal conditions.

Lea WebbInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S10263Senate· Moved May 11· Referred to judiciary

Report on Veterans Courts Required

This bill requires an annual report on New York's veterans treatment courts, including outcomes and funding.

Shelley MayerJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·14% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage14%

S10262SenateA11295· Moved May 11· Substituted by a11295

Extend State Funding Authority

This bill increases funding for various state programs and services and extends interim spending authority through May 14, 2026.

José M. SerranoOn the Senate floor

Impact 8 · Significant·Companion signed

Impact8/10Significant

OutcomeCompanion signed