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

S9851SenateA10418· Moved May 4· Substituted by a10418
Expand Veterans' Services Board
This bill expands and diversifies the New York Veterans' Services Commission, adds new members, duties, and public transparency requirements.
Jessica Scarcella-SpantonOn the Senate floor
Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass
Impact6/10Moderate
Passage30%

S9847SenateA8816· Moved May 4· Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary

Allow E-Signing Leases

This bill allows New York tenants to choose to receive and sign leases and related documents electronically, with equal legal effect as paper versions.

Zellnor MyrieJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·27% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage27%

S9835SenateA10928· Moved May 4· Ordered to third reading cal.436

Require Notice for Rate Hikes

This bill requires gas and electric companies in New York to give customers at least 30 days' written notice before raising rates or charges.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.On the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A10642AssemblyS9211· Moved May 4· Referred to consumer protection

Easier Health Club Cancellations

This bill requires health clubs to make membership cancellations as easy as the sign-up process and available through the same methods.

Nily RozicConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 6 · Moderate·32% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage32%

S9474SenateA10534· Moved May 4· Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications

Standardize Utility Rate Applications

This bill requires standardized, transparent templates and calculation methods for utility rate increase applications to improve review and public understanding.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·27% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage27%

S9355SenateA10602· Moved May 4· Substituted by a10602

Fund D'Youville Campus Housing

This bill authorizes the Dormitory Authority to finance or refinance residential housing projects for D'Youville Housing Association LLC on D'Youville University's campus.

April BaskinOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9341SenateA8939· Moved May 4· Substituted by a8939a

Fine Hotels for Human Trafficking Info Violations

This bill imposes civil penalties on lodging facilities that fail to provide required information about services for human trafficking victims.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9315SenateA10163· Moved May 4· Substituted by a10163

Inform Incarcerated Veterans of Benefits

This bill requires pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans about available federal and state benefits before leaving prison.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage30%

S9215Senate· Moved May 4· Amend and recommit to consumer protection

Restrict Imitation Gun Sales

This bill expands regulations on imitation guns and air guns, raises the purchase age to 18, and increases penalties for violations.

Rachel MayConsumer Protection CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·28% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage28%

A10181AssemblyS8745· Moved May 4· Referred to transportation

Study Vehicle Safety Inspections

This bill directs the New York DMV commissioner to study and report on vehicle safety inspection requirements, items, and fees.

William MagnarelliTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 3 · Low·17% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage17%

A9575Assembly· Moved May 4· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Require Annual Franchise Reports

This bill requires the franchise oversight board to submit detailed annual reports to the governor and legislature on New York thoroughbred racing operations and compliance.

Carrie WoernerRacing, Gaming And Wagering CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·4% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage4%

A9326AssemblyS3264· Moved May 4· Referred to codes

Court Officers Get Peace Status

This bill grants uniformed court officers in Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, peace officer status with firearm restrictions unless licensed.

Tommy SchiavoniCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·13% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage13%

S8527SenateA9570· Moved May 4· Substituted by a9570c

Expand Clergy Tax Exemption

The bill expands the clergy property tax exemption to include cooperative apartments and allows local governments to grant concurrent tax benefits.

Brian KavanaghOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·32% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage32%

A9010AssemblyS6758· Moved May 4· Amend and recommit to health

Require Opioid Risk Talks

This bill requires healthcare providers to discuss opioid risks and alternatives with patients before prescribing and defines "opioid analgesics."

Linda RosenthalHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A8930AssemblyS3201· Moved May 4· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Update Sex Offender Assessments

This bill requires the use and regular re-validation of risk assessment tools for sex offenders and mandates statewide tracking and periodic studies of their effectiveness.

Pamela J. HunterCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage31%

S8433Senate· Moved May 4· Amend and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering

Allow Mobile Horse Race Bets

This bill authorizes fixed odds wagering on certain horse racing events in New York through agreements between sports wagering operators and racing entities, with specific revenue distribution and…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Racing, Gaming And Wagering CommitteeEconomy

Impact 7 · Significant·12% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage12%

S8131SenateA8480· Moved May 4· Substituted by a8480

Pay Disability Awards After Death

This bill allows unaccrued non-schedule workers' compensation disability awards to be paid to beneficiaries if a claimant dies.

Jessica RamosOn the Senate floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·40% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage40%

S7547SenateA7301· Moved May 4· Substituted by a7301b

Post Abuse Awareness Posters

This bill requires appearance enhancement businesses in New York to display a poster with information about sexual and domestic violence resources.

Jessica RamosOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

S9656Senate· Moved May 4· Substituted by a3304b

Ban EBT Card Bank Fees

This bill prohibits banks and ATM operators in New York from charging fees for electronic benefit transfer card services to benefit recipients.

James Sanders Jr.On the Senate floor

Impact 7 · Significant·33% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage33%

A6986AssemblyS5770· Moved May 4· Amend (t) and recommit to transportation

Crack Down on Street Races

This bill increases penalties for illegal street racing, sideshows, and street takeovers, expands definitions, and adds criminal mischief for damaging emergency vehicles.

Jodi GiglioTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 7 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage26%

S6388SenateA3228· Moved May 4· Substituted by a3228a

Allow Digital Loan Notices

This bill allows collateral loan brokers to send electronic notices to pledgors regarding the sale or surplus of pledged items.

Pete HarckhamOn the Senate floor

Impact 4 · Low·30% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage30%

A6487Assembly· Moved May 4· Amend and recommit to local governments

Increase Municipal Training Hours

This bill increases annual training requirements for municipal board members from four to five hours, mandating at least one hour on open meetings law compliance.

Steven OtisLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 5 · Moderate·19% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage19%

S4857SenateA463· Moved May 4· Substituted by a463b

Post Candidate Financial Disclosures

This bill expands public financial disclosure requirements and online posting to include candidates for statewide office and the legislature, and updates reporting rules.

James SkoufisOn the Senate floor

Impact 8 · Significant·36% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage36%

S4675SenateA688· Moved May 4· Substituted by a688

Train Firefighters on Disability Emergencies

This bill requires all New York firefighters to receive basic training on handling emergencies involving people with physical or developmental disabilities.

Robert JacksonOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·34% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage34%

S4595SenateA9318· Moved May 4· Amend (t) and recommit to budget and revenue

Raise Alcohol Taxes

This bill increases excise taxes on alcoholic beverages in New York and allocates 20% of the revenue to drug treatment and public education programs.

Nathalia FernandezBudget And Revenue CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·26% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage26%

S4030SenateA6416· Moved May 4· Ordered to third reading cal.410

Limit Toxic Air Pollution

This bill requires New York to set air quality standards for toxic air contaminants and mandates fenceline monitoring at major pollution sources, especially near disadvantaged communities.

Nathalia FernandezOn the Assembly floor

Impact 8 · Significant·30% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage30%

S3866SenateA1740· Moved May 4· Substituted by a1740a

Free Period Products in Bathrooms

This bill requires free menstrual products in all female-designated and gender-neutral restrooms in certain public buildings.

Michelle HincheyOn the Senate floor

Impact 7 · Significant·37% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage37%

S3111SenateA9657· Moved May 4· Referred to education

Allow Firefighter Recruiting in Schools

The bill allows high school principals to permit local fire departments to conduct recruitment activities in schools.

Pamela HelmingEducation CommitteeFinance

Impact 3 · Low·23% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage23%

S2655SenateA9659· Moved May 4· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Cover Kids' Neuropsychiatric Care

This bill requires health insurance policies in New York to cover treatment for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome when medically necessary.

Dan StecStricken

Impact 6 · Moderate·14% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage14%

S2546SenateA3444· Moved May 4· Ordered to third reading cal.402

Fix Abandoned Apartment Buildings

This bill amends procedures for addressing abandoned multiple dwellings, setting stricter timelines and requirements for mortgagees or lienors to bring buildings into legal compliance.

Zellnor MyrieOn the Assembly floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·30% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage30%

S2458SenateA1454· Moved May 4· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Extend Water Bill Dispute Window

This bill extends the time limit to challenge New York City water board fees, rates, or charges from four to six years.

Leroy ComrieCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 4 · Low·19% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage19%

S2398SenateA5123· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental operations

Protect Genetic Test Privacy

This bill prohibits insurers from accessing or using genetic test results, limiting them to proof of test completion for claims.

Roxanne J. PersaudGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·32% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage32%

S2291SenateA8949· Moved May 4· Referred to real property taxation

Expand Family Housing Tax Exemption

This bill expands property tax exemptions for living quarters for parents or grandparents, removing previous construction date restrictions.

Pete HarckhamReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Impact 4 · Low·23% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage23%

S2050SenateA7289· Moved May 4· Referred to election law

Extend Election Commissioners’ Terms

This bill changes the term length for all New York election commissioners to four years, starting with elections after November 1, 2026.

Lea WebbElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 4 · Low·19% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage19%

A1422AssemblyS4525· Moved May 4· Returned to assembly

Require Accurate Legal Interpretation

This bill requires accurate translation and interpreter verification for statements from individuals with limited English proficiency in criminal accusatory documents.

Catalina CruzPassed Senate

Impact 7 · Significant·46% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage46%

A1388AssemblyS3179· Moved May 4· Returned to assembly

Restrict Coal Tar in Pavement

The bill expands the definition of coal tar and lowers the allowable PAH threshold in pavement products to one thousand milligrams per kilogram.

Linda RosenthalPassed Senate

Impact 6 · Moderate·45% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage45%

S616Senate· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental operations

Make May Korean American Month

This bill designates May as "Korean American Family Month" in New York to honor and recognize Korean American families.

Toby Ann StaviskyGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 2 · Minimal·18% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage18%

S557SenateA4117· Moved May 4· Referred to governmental operations

Declare May Mental Health Month

This bill designates May as "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" in New York to recognize and honor maternal mental health.

Liz KruegerGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 2 · Minimal·35% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage35%

S401Senate· Moved May 4· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Give Tenants Right to Buy

This bill establishes the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, giving tenants the right of first refusal to buy their rental buildings before third parties.

Zellnor MyrieStricken

Impact 8 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage25%

S161SenateA1602· Moved May 4· Referred to higher education

Expand Loan Forgiveness for Attorneys

This bill expands and increases loan forgiveness benefits for New York state district attorneys and indigent legal services attorneys.

Jessica RamosHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·35% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage35%

S78SenateA705· Moved May 4· Returned to senate

Require Tuition Policy Notices

This bill requires higher education institutions in New York to provide clear written notice to students about tuition liability policies and exceptions.

John LiuPassed Assembly

Impact 4 · Low·45% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage45%

A11202AssemblyS9369· Moved May 1· Referred to governmental operations

Set Aside Contracts for MWBEs

This bill allows state agencies to reserve certain contracts for businesses owned by women and minorities.

Michaelle C. SolagesGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

S10163SenateA11111· Moved May 1· Referred to health

Study Nursing Home Activities

This bill requires the health department to study and report on recreational programs in nursing homes.

Cordell CleareHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 3 · Low·25% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage25%

A11245Assembly· Moved May 1· Referred to governmental employees

Emergency Leave for Correction Officers

This bill gives correctional officers extra leave or extra pay during staffing emergencies at prisons.

Scott GrayGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·10% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage10%

A11244Assembly· Moved May 1· Referred to higher education

Translate College Savings Forms

This bill requires annual public reports and translation of key documents for New York college savings programs in the twelve most common non-English languages.

Emerita TorresHigher Education CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·13% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage13%

A11229AssemblyS8947· Moved May 1· Referred to energy