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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 3727: Relates to access to nursing home residents by essential caregivers

This bill requires nursing homes to allow essential caregivers access to residents during visitation restrictions imposed by authorities. It defines "essential caregivers" as individuals designated by residents (or their representatives if residents cannot decide) to provide daily living assistance or emotional support. Nursing homes must permit at least one essential caregiver daily, enforce safety protocols, and provide written warnings before denying access. Residents and caregivers can appeal denied access to the state department, which must investigate within 48 hours and may impose fines for violations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires nursing homes to permit essential caregiver access, improving patient care continuity and protecting resident rights during visitation restrictions.95% confidence
Dave DiPietro (R)
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 9072: Establishes a digital legal mail program

Establishes a digital legal mail program for the delivery of privileged correspondences to incarcerated individuals housed at correctional facilities; requires law offices sending legal mail via digital platforms to incarcerated individuals to register with the department of corrections.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables digital legal mail for incarcerated individuals, facilitating attorney-client communication and promoting fair legal processes in correctional facilities.85% confidence
Scott Gray (R) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 6914: Establishes a defined contribution plan

Establishes a defined contribution plan for all non-civil service appointees and elected officials of the New York state and local employees' retirement system who are not yet vested in a state retirement system or who are hired after the effective date of this section; authorizes elected officials to join such defined contribution plan; defines terms; provides for contributions to such defined contribution plan; authorizes the promulgation of any necessary rules and regulations.
Mike Fitzpatrick (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 7925: Relates to providing state correction officers with a special optional twenty year retirement plan

This bill creates an optional 20-year retirement plan for New York state correction officers (including employees directly performing correction officer duties). Eligible members can choose this plan within one year of the law's effective date, allowing retirement after 20 years of service or at age 62. Upon retirement, they receive a pension equal to 1/40th of their final average salary per year of service (capped at 50% total), with additional benefits beyond 20 years capped at 75% of final average salary. The state covers the extra costs through additional contributions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates optional retirement plan with pension benefits for correction officers, expanding employment benefits for a specific workforce group.90% confidence
Andrea Bailey (R) · 12 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 7431: Prohibits any sex offender from residing within a quarter mile of any school, playground, park or building in which child day care is provided

Bill A 7431 prohibits sex offenders from residing within 1,350 feet (a quarter mile) of schools, playgrounds, parks, or buildings providing child day care. It directly affects individuals classified as sex offenders under New York law, applying as long as they maintain that classification. The key provision establishes a fixed geographic restriction around these locations, replacing previous vague language with a specific distance limit. This policy change requires parole and probation officers to formally notify offenders of the restriction in writing and orally. The bill takes effect for sex offenders convicted or released on or after its effective date.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes strict geographic restrictions on sex offenders, reducing their residential rights and expanding restrictions without rehabilitation focus, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence
Steve Hawley (R) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 1780: Provides that for members of a public pension or retirement system, accrued benefits shall not be diminished or impaired except as authorized and prescribed by the legislature

Provides that for members of a public pension or retirement system, accrued benefits shall not be diminished or impaired except as authorized and prescribed by the legislature.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects accrued public pension benefits, directly advancing worker benefit security under employment standards.90% confidence
Mike Fitzpatrick (R) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 9030: Directs the New York state energy resource and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems along state highways

Directs the New York state energy resource and development authority, in collaboration with the New York state thruway authority, the department of transportation, and the New York power authority, to conduct a feasibility study on installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems along state highways and to submit a report relating thereto.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects feasibility study for solar panels on highways, promoting renewable energy infrastructure development per bill's explicit purpose.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects feasibility study for solar panels on highways, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through infrastructure integration.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs feasibility study on solar panels along state highways, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure integration via renewable energy systems.85% confidence
Keith Brown (R) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 2261: Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased enforcement collaboration.95% confidence
Jarett Gandolfo (R) · 20 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 9089: Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless two-thirds of the legislature is present and requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present; requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity.
Joe DeStefano (R) · 9 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 6932: Relates to establishing a defined contribution program for which elected officials are deemed mandatory members

This bill creates a mandatory defined contribution retirement program for New York elected officials who first join a public retirement system on or after April 1, 2026. It requires these officials to participate in the program, replacing traditional pension accrual with employer contributions of 4% of wages plus matching up to 3%, while participants cannot earn retirement credits under other systems. The program, administered through existing public retirement systems, includes death benefits based on years of service (1-3 years' salary) and prohibits revoking enrollment. It applies exclusively to elected officials meeting the 2026 entry date, not all public employees.
Mike Fitzpatrick (R)
failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 1358: Relates to a religious exemption from vaccination requirements

This bill (A 1358) adds a religious exemption to school vaccination requirements in New York State. It allows children whose parents hold "genuine and sincere religious beliefs" opposing vaccinations to attend school without providing immunization certificates. The bill modifies public health law to remove the certificate requirement for these children and requires health providers to report immunization status for exempt students. It directly affects families seeking religious exemptions for school enrollment, while maintaining existing school notification procedures for non-exempt children. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill weakens public health vaccination requirements by allowing religious exemptions, reducing compliance with immunization mandates and potentially increasing disease transmission risks.90% confidence
Dave DiPietro (R) · 19 co-sponsors
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