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

S484Senate· Moved May 5· Reported and committed to finance
Pay Off Rural Teachers' Loans
This bill creates a loan repayment program for teachers who work at least five years in underserved rural New York school districts.
Peter OberackerFinance CommitteeEducation
Impact 7 · Significant·22% to pass
Impact7/10Significant
Passage22%
A359

S394SenateA403· Moved May 5· Reported and committed to finance

Streamline Clemency Application Process

The Clemency Justice Act streamlines New York's clemency process, sets timelines for decisions, and requires quarterly public reporting on applications.

Zellnor MyrieFinance CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S343Senate· Moved May 5· Reported and committed to finance

Tighten Ignition Interlock Rules

This bill strengthens New York's ignition interlock program, requiring stricter, longer use of ignition interlock devices for DWI offenders and updates compliance, monitoring, and sentencing…

Jeremy CooneyFinance CommitteeTransportation

Impact 8 · Significant·34% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage34%

S256Senate· Moved May 5· Reported and committed to finance

Make Housing Official State Policy

This bill amends state law to make increasing housing, including affordable and workforce housing, an official policy goal of New York.

Monica MartinezFinance CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S197SenateA3050· Moved May 5· Referred to codes

Increase Animal Cruelty Sentences

This bill, "Tucker's Law," removes the two-year maximum prison sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals in New York.

Monica MartinezCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·35% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage35%

A78Assembly· Moved May 5· Amend and recommit to education

Guarantee Early Reading Skills

The Right to Read Act requires New York schools to use evidence-based early literacy instruction, curricula, and teacher training for grades pre-K to five.

Robert C. CarrollEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S16SenateA945· Moved May 5· Reported and committed to codes

Require Parental Notice of Bullying

Jacobe's law requires school employees to notify parents about verified incidents of harassment, bullying, or discrimination unless student safety or privacy is at risk.

James TediscoCodes CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A11279AssemblyS10206· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental employees

Grant Retirement Credit to Officers

This bill allows two Menands police officers to receive extra retirement service credit for past work.

Phil SteckGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 3 · Low·11% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage11%

A11278AssemblyS1834· Moved May 4· Referred to higher education

Update Landscape Architect Licensing

This bill allows certain state employees and nursery workers to perform landscape work without a landscape architect license.

Harry B. BronsonHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 4 · Low·24% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage24%

A11277Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to higher education

Allow Unlicensed Animal Shelter Care

This bill allows unlicensed people, supervised by veterinarians, to care for animals in shelters.

Paula KayHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·9% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage9%

A11276AssemblyS1742· Moved May 4· Referred to agriculture

Stronger Penalties for Dog Neglect

This bill makes it a misdemeanor with higher fines and possible jail time for not providing proper shelter for dogs.

Paula KayAgriculture CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·10% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage10%

A11273AssemblyS10131· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental employees

Protect EMTs With Health Presumptions

This bill allows Nassau County police medics and ambulance workers who contract HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis on duty to get disability benefits.

Stacey Pheffer AmatoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage23%

A11271AssemblyS10132· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental employees

Protect Nassau Fire Marshals' Health

This bill gives Nassau County fire marshals automatic disability retirement if they develop lung disease.

Stacey Pheffer AmatoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·22% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage22%

A11270Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Limit Music Contract Lengths

This bill limits music industry contracts for artists in New York to seven years and increases artists' rights to end or reclaim their work.

Claire ValdezTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·6% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage6%

A11269AssemblyS9204· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental employees

Lower Retirement Age for Firefighters

This bill allows New York City firefighters to retire with full pension benefits after 23 years of service.

Stacey Pheffer AmatoGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage23%

A11266AssemblyS10158· Moved May 4· Referred to education

Guarantee School Bus Access

This bill changes school transportation distance limits from miles traveled to a fifteen mile radius.

Patrick J. CarrollEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

A11264Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to banks

Require Free Basic Bank Accounts

This bill requires all banks in New York State to offer no-fee basic bank accounts.

Angelo SantabarbaraBanks CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·24% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage24%

A11263AssemblyS6259· Moved May 4· Referred to election law

Colleges Must Share Absentee Deadlines

This bill requires all New York colleges to notify students of absentee ballot deadlines before elections.

Jeffrey DinowitzElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

A11262Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to insurance

Expand Insurance Protections

This bill adds new types of insurance in New York for business deals and tax issues, and expands coverage for violence, bullying, or stalking.

Pamela J. HunterInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage0%

A11261AssemblyS10030· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental employees

Expand Heart Disability Benefits

This bill allows certain retired police officers and employees with heart disease to apply for accidental disability benefits for one year.

Brian CunninghamGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·17% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage17%

A11260AssemblyS6442· Moved May 4· Referred to codes

Study Gender Sentencing Gaps

This bill requires a study of gender differences in criminal sentencing and recommendations to address any disparities.

Erik DilanCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·28% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage28%

A11259AssemblyS10173· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental employees

Let Retired Cops Work

This bill allows retired police officers to work part-time in Pound Ridge without affecting their pensions.

Chris BurdickGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·15% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage15%

A11258AssemblyS10181· Moved May 4· Referred to local governments

Create Water District in Southeast

This bill officially creates the Birch Hill - Highview Water District in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County.

Matthew SlaterLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·13% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage13%

A11257Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to judiciary

End Immunity for Foreclosure Referees

This bill removes judicial immunity for foreclosure referees who violate the law or court orders and makes them personally liable for misconduct.

Latrice WalkerJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·14% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage14%

A11256Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to insurance

Require Coverage of Generics

This bill requires health insurance plans in New York to cover lower-cost generic drugs and biosimilars with better access and lower out-of-pocket costs than brand-name drugs.

Josh JensenInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·10% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage10%

A11255AssemblyS928· Moved May 4· Referred to education

Review School Traffic Safety

This bill requires local agencies to review traffic safety plans before approving new or renovated non-district school buildings.

Rodneyse Bichotte HermelynEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 4 · Low·21% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage21%

A11254AssemblyS10202· Moved May 4· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Remove Reconsideration Requirement

This bill removes language about when people can ask creditors to reconsider restarting debt collection.

Linda RosenthalConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 4 · Low·15% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage15%

A11253AssemblyS9110· Moved May 4· Referred to ways and means

Lower Income Taxes Over Time

This bill gradually increases the income threshold for paying New York State income tax through 2035.

Robert SmullenWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 8 · Significant·9% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage9%

A11252Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to judiciary

Let Commercial Tenants Buy Buildings

This bill gives small business tenants in historic commercial buildings the first chance to buy the property if the owner decides to sell.

Steven RagaJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·11% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage11%

S10184SenateA10803· Moved May 4· Referred to education

Create High School Arts Seal

This bill creates a new state seal to recognize high school graduates with advanced arts skills.

José M. SerranoEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 4 · Low·31% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage31%

S10183SenateA10614· Moved May 4· Referred to finance

Fund School Music Performances

This bill creates a two-year grant program to pay musicians to perform at low-income public schools.

José M. SerranoFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 5 · Moderate·27% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage27%

S10179Senate· Moved May 4· Referred to environmental conservation

Deer Control Pilot Program

This bill creates a three-year pilot program allowing special deer culls in Nassau and Suffolk counties to control deer overpopulation.

Jack M. MartinsEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·1% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage1%

S10178SenateA11456· Moved May 4· Referred to consumer protection

Protect Underground Utilities

This bill sets new standards and training for safe installation and excavation around underground and underwater utility lines.

Christopher RyanConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage28%

S10177SenateA11062· Moved May 4· Referred to health

Ease Health Facility Upgrades

This bill removes certain financial limits on project costs for some residential health care facility renovations or new construction.

Jake AshbyHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·20% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage20%

S10175SenateA259· Moved May 4· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increase Pension Tax Exemption

This bill increases the New York State income tax exemption for pensions and annuities to $40,000 by 2029.

Monica MartinezInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·24% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage24%

S10174Senate· Moved May 4· Referred to health

Coordinate Mental Health, Addiction Care

This bill creates a temporary blue ribbon panel to develop a statewide plan for integrating mental health and substance use services in New York.

Pete HarckhamHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·27% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage27%

S10173SenateA11259· Moved May 4· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allow Retired Cops to Work

This bill allows retired police officers to work part-time in Pound Ridge without income limits or special approvals.

Shelley MayerCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·19% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage19%

S10171SenateA11340· Moved May 4· Referred to judiciary

Expand Wrongful Death Damages

This bill expands who can receive damages in wrongful death lawsuits and what damages can be claimed.

Cordell CleareJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S10169Senate· Moved May 4· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Let Tenants Buy Their Homes

This bill creates a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, giving tenants and nonprofits the first chance to buy rental buildings before third-party sales, with permanent affordability requirements.

Julia SalazarHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 9 · Transformational·24% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage24%

K1257Assembly· Moved May 4· Adopted

Honor Top High School Athlete

This resolution honors Jaxon Egloff for being named New York's Class D Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Matthew SimpsonAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

S10167SenateA11251· Signed May 4· Signed chap.110

Authorize Budget Fund Transfers

This bill allows loans and transfers of state funds for transit, railroad, and public transportation accounts.

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law

Impact4/10Low

OutcomeSigned into law

S10166SenateA11250· Signed May 4· Signed chap.109

Extend State Funding Period

This bill increases state funding for government operations, health, mental health, veterans, and mass transit for 2026.

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law

Impact7/10Significant

OutcomeSigned into law

A11251AssemblyS10167· Moved May 4· Substituted by s10167

Authorize Budget Fund Transfers

This bill allows the state to loan and transfer money between certain transportation funds for the 2026-2027 budget.

J. Gary PretlowOn the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·Companion signed

Impact4/10Low

OutcomeCompanion signed

A11250AssemblyS10166· Moved May 4· Substituted by s10166

Extend State Government Funding

This bill increases funding and extends payment authority for New York State government operations through May 6, 2026, including major boosts for Medicaid, transportation, and services for people…

J. Gary PretlowOn the Assembly floor

Impact 8 · Significant·Companion signed

Impact8/10Significant

OutcomeCompanion signed

S10096SenateA11309· Moved May 4· Amend and recommit to finance

Boost Volunteer Firefighter Resources

This bill establishes the V-FIRE grant program to fund volunteer fire departments’ infrastructure, equipment, and facility improvement projects in New York.

Michelle HincheyFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·34% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage34%

A11023AssemblyS10201· Moved May 4· Referred to mental health

Require Language Access in Care

This bill requires mental health and developmental disabilities facilities to provide language assistance and materials in the twelve most common non-English languages in New York.

Jo Anne SimonMental Health CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%

A11022Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Publicize Veteran Hiring Programs

This bill requires New York to better publicize and update information about hiring incentive programs for businesses that employ veterans.

Steve SternVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 4 · Low·14% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage14%

A11021AssemblyS10214· Moved May 4· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Require PSC to Post Rate Hike Info

This bill requires the Public Service Commission to consider affordability and report actions taken when approving major utility rate increases.

Didi BarrettEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 6 · Moderate·26% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage26%

S9914SenateA6297· Moved May 4· Reported and committed to cities 1

Protect Rent-Regulated Units

This bill requires landlords to restore rent-stabilized or rent-controlled units after demolition or major renovations and give former tenants first choice to return.

Liz KruegerCities 1 CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage27%