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

S10257SenateA5553· Moved May 8· Referred to higher education
Fund Nursing Faculty Scholarships
This bill creates a scholarship program to help nurses earn advanced degrees and become nursing educators in New York.
Siela BynoeHigher Education CommitteeEducation
Impact 6 · Moderate·34% to pass
Impact6/10Moderate
Passage34%

S10255SenateA11151· Moved May 8· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Regulate Cemetery Renovations

This bill requires cemetery corporations to get state approval and report details before starting major renovations.

Leroy ComrieCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 5 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage21%

S10254SenateA10945· Moved May 8· Referred to civil service and pensions

Let Myers Take Police Exam

This bill lets Jonathan Myers take the police officer exam and be eligible for hiring in Chatham.

Michelle HincheyCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·18% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage18%

A11291AssemblyS10222· Moved May 8· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Reform Port Authority Oversight

This bill reforms the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to increase oversight, transparency, public input, and minority and women-owned business participation.

Amy PaulinCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·46% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage46%

A11289AssemblyS606· Moved May 8· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Block Charity Funds for Settlements

This bill bans New York not-for-profit organizations from supporting illegal Israeli settlement activities and sets penalties for violations.

Diana MorenoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

A11288AssemblyS3596· Moved May 8· Referred to election law

Warn Voters on Closed Primaries

This bill requires New York to clearly notify voters that only party members can vote in primary elections.

Diana MorenoElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 3 · Low·36% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage36%

A11287AssemblyS3052· Moved May 8· Referred to governmental operations

Let Towns Buy State Land First

This bill gives local governments the right of first refusal to purchase state land before it is sold at public auction.

MaryJane ShimskyGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 6 · Moderate·37% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage37%

S10253SenateA10142· Moved May 8· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Study Veterans Health Care

This bill requires a comprehensive study to improve health care access and services for New York veterans.

Monica MartinezVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·32% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage32%

S10252SenateA11317· Moved May 8· Referred to higher education

Allow SUNY Stony Brook Land Lease

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

Monica MartinezHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

S10248SenateA11402· Moved May 8· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Set Energy Storage Target

This bill requires New York State to add at least 3,000 megawatts of long-duration energy storage by 2030.

Pete HarckhamEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage30%

S10247SenateA10959· Moved May 8· Referred to education

Allow Child Care On School Grounds

This bill allows schools to provide child care services on school grounds during both school and non-school hours.

Lea WebbEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage24%

S10246SenateA11035· Moved May 8· Referred to health

Let Children Get Parent's Birth Certificate

This bill allows children to request and receive a copy of their deceased parent's birth certificate.

Lea WebbHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·29% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage29%

S10245SenateA10378· Moved May 8· Referred to consumer protection

Exempt Out-of-State Franchises

This bill exempts out-of-state franchise sales from New York's franchise registration requirements.

Robert RolisonConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 4 · Low·8% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage8%

S10243Senate· Moved May 8· Referred to transportation

Allow Religious Parking Defense

This bill allows people to avoid certain parking tickets if they were attending religious services.

Cordell CleareTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 5 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage0%

S10242SenateA11370· Moved May 8· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allow Arbitration for Rockland Villages

This bill allows binding arbitration for villages in Rockland County with union contracts expired over seven years.

Jessica RamosCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·21% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage21%

S10241SenateA11048· Moved May 8· Referred to insurance

Disclose AI in Health Reviews

This bill requires health insurers to disclose, regulate, and monitor their use of artificial intelligence in reviewing and denying medical care.

Michelle HincheyInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage26%

S10235SenateA1186· Moved May 8· Amend and recommit to education

Screen All Kids for Dyslexia

This bill requires all New York school districts to screen young children for dyslexia and other learning disabilities each year through second grade.

Julia SalazarEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S10026SenateA10691· Moved May 8· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Allow Herkimer Hotel Tax

This bill allows Herkimer County to charge up to a 5% tax on hotel and motel stays.

Mark WalczykStricken

Impact 5 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage0%

S9637SenateA4615· Moved May 8· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Limit Outdoor Light Pollution

This bill enacts the Dark Skies Protection Act, regulating outdoor night lighting to reduce light pollution, with certain exemptions and penalties for violations.

Patricia FahyEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage17%

S8570Senate· Moved May 8· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Protect Home Cooling Rights

This bill prohibits homeowners' associations from unreasonably restricting or increasing costs for installing central air conditioners or heat pumps.

James Sanders Jr.Judiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A8456AssemblyS7998· Moved May 8· Amend (t) and recommit to governmental operations

Require Low-Carbon Building Materials

This bill requires large building projects in New York to meet specific standards for reducing embodied carbon emissions in construction materials.

Anna KellesGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage25%

S8106Senate· Moved May 8· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Create State Medical Examiner Office

This bill creates the Office of Chief Medical Examiner to investigate deaths of incarcerated individuals and sets new reporting requirements.

Julia SalazarFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·22% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage22%

S6638SenateA9273· Moved May 8· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Increase Public Pension Benefits

This bill increases the pension benefit formula for Tier 6 public employees, allowing 40% of final average salary at 20 years of service.

Andrew GounardesCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·14% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage14%

S5303SenateA2142· Moved May 8· Amend (t) and recommit to health

Legalize Medical Psilocybin Use

This bill legalizes and regulates the medical use of psilocybin in New York for certain qualified conditions under medical supervision.

Julia SalazarHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 9 · Transformational·27% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage27%

A5589AssemblyS3953· Moved May 8· Amend and recommit to labor

Create Wage Board for Workers

This bill establishes a wage board to study and recommend solutions for pay disparities among New York human services employees.

Harry B. BronsonLabor CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·23% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage23%

A2142AssemblyS5303· Moved May 8· Amend (t) and recommit to health

Allow Medical Psilocybin Use

This bill creates a regulated medical psilocybin program in New York, allowing use for certain medical conditions and setting safeguards.

Amy PaulinHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 9 · Transformational·23% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage23%

S1725SenateA3906· Moved May 8· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Protect Therapy Session Privacy

This bill extends confidentiality privileges to communications between clients and licensed mental health counselors, with specific exceptions.

Samra BroukJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

A1186Assembly· Moved May 8· Amend and recommit to education

Screen Kids Early for Dyslexia

This bill requires all New York school districts to conduct annual early dyslexia screenings for young children and provide timely interventions.

Jo Anne SimonEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage33%

S10238SenateA10971· Moved May 7· Referred to higher education

Register Chain, Community Pharmacies

This bill requires all chain and community pharmacies in New York to register every three years.

Andrew GounardesHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage24%

S10237SenateA11075· Moved May 7· Referred to transportation

Add Medical Examiner to Emergency Vehicles

This bill allows vehicles of the New York City Chief Medical Examiner to use emergency lights and privileges.

Erik BottcherTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 4 · Low·26% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage26%

S10236SenateA11280· Moved May 7· Referred to consumer protection

Protect Existing Storefront Gates

This bill stops local governments from forcing businesses to replace older storefront security gates based on visibility rules.

Stephen T. ChanConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 5 · Moderate·8% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage8%

S10234Senate· Moved May 7· Referred to civil service and pensions

Lower Retirement Age for TBTA

This bill lets certain Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority workers in retirement Tier 6 retire earlier, lowering their retirement age for each year worked after 2008.

Andrew J. LanzaCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·6% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage6%

S10233Senate· Moved May 7· Referred to civil service and pensions

Lower Retirement Age for TBTA

This bill lets certain Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority workers retire earlier by extending a four-month reduction in retirement age for each year worked after 2008.

Andrew J. LanzaCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·7% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage7%

S10232SenateA9407· Moved May 7· Referred to insurance

End Prior OKs for Cancer Care

This bill bans insurance companies and health plans from requiring pre-approval for certain cancer treatments.

Pete HarckhamInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S10231SenateA11132· Moved May 7· Referred to civil service and pensions

Let Retired Officer Serve

This bill allows Christopher Strattner to work as Fishkill police chief without losing his retirement benefits.

Robert RolisonCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·11% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage11%

S10230SenateA10550· Moved May 7· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allow 20-Year Sheriff Retirement

This bill allows three named Erie County deputy sheriffs to join a special 20-year retirement plan.

Patrick M. GallivanCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 3 · Low·0% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage0%

S10229Senate· Moved May 7· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Handle Deceased Tenant Apartments

This bill lets landlords evict unoccupied apartments after a tenant dies if no one claims it in 60 days.

Shelley MayerHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 4 · Low·12% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage12%

S10228SenateA10397· Moved May 7· Referred to health

Retroactive Child Health Coverage

This bill allows children under 19 to get health insurance coverage starting from the first day of the month they apply.

Christopher RyanHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S10226Senate· Moved May 7· Referred to insurance

Expand Business Insurance Protections

This bill expands insurance options to cover business losses from violence, bullying, stalking, abduction, and new types of corporate and tax-related risks.

Jamaal BaileyInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·15% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage15%

S10222SenateA11291· Moved May 7· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Reform Port Authority Structure

This bill reforms the Port Authority's organization, transparency, oversight, and contracting rules, including new board requirements and public reporting.

Leroy ComrieCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S10221SenateA11285· Signed May 7· Signed chap.111

Extend State Funding Temporarily

This bill amends the 2026 New York State budget to increase certain appropriations and extend spending authority to May 11, 2026.

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law

Impact8/10Significant

OutcomeSigned into law

A11285AssemblyS10221· Moved May 7· Substituted by s10221

Extend Emergency State Funding

This bill extends and increases state appropriations for government operations, local aid, and various public programs for fiscal year 2026-27.

J. Gary PretlowOn the Assembly floor

Impact 8 · Significant·Companion signed

Impact8/10Significant

OutcomeCompanion signed

S10062SenateA11374· Moved May 7· Substituted by a11374

Extend Squid Management Authority

This bill extends the state's authority to manage squid fishing until December 31, 2029.

Patricia FahyOn the Senate floor

Impact 3 · Low·30% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage30%

S10061SenateA11381· Moved May 7· Substituted by a11381

Extend Shark Management Authority

This bill extends the state's authority to regulate shark management until December 31, 2029.

Patricia FahyOn the Senate floor

Impact 3 · Low·30% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage30%

S10044SenateA11443· Moved May 7· Substituted by a11443

Extend Commercial Fishing Licenses

This bill extends the current limits and rules for commercial fishing licenses and permits through 2029.

Pete HarckhamOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S10040SenateA11168· Moved May 7· Substituted by a11168

Extend Black Sea Bass Rules

This bill extends the state's authority to manage black sea bass until the end of 2029.

Monica MartinezOn the Senate floor

Impact 3 · Low·30% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage30%

S10038SenateA11167· Moved May 7· Substituted by a11167

Extend Cod Management Authority

This bill extends the state's authority to manage Atlantic Cod until December 31, 2029.

Michelle HincheyOn the Senate floor

Impact 3 · Low·30% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage30%

A11045AssemblyS8710· Moved May 7· Substituted by s8710

Stop Old Utility Bill Hikes

This bill prohibits utilities from increasing bills for small non-residential customers more than twelve months after service was provided, with certain exceptions.

Jonathan JacobsonOn the Assembly floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

A11032AssemblyS6931· Moved May 7· Advanced to third reading cal.491

Cut State Agency Waste

This bill requires New York state agencies to create and implement plans to reduce waste disposal by 75% through diversion strategies.

Rodneyse Bichotte HermelynOn the Assembly floor

Impact 7 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage30%

A11029AssemblyS1984· Moved May 7· Substituted by s1984

Publish Radiation Reports Online

This bill requires New York State to publish an annual public report on radioactive releases and contamination.

Dana LevenbergOn the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%