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failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 5800: Prohibits persons convicted of murder or sentenced to life without parole from being eligible for commutation of sentence

Prohibits persons convicted of murder or sentenced to life without parole or where the defendant acting either alone or with one or more other persons, commits or attempts to commit robbery, burglary, kidnapping, arson, rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse, escape in the first degree, or escape in the second degree, and, in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, such defendant, or another participant, if there be any, intentionally causes the death of: a police officer; a peace officer; a firefighter; emergency medical technician, ambulance driver, paramedic, physician or registered nurse involved in a first response team, or any other individual who, in the course of official duties, performs emergency response; or an employee of a state correctional institution or was an employee of a local correctional facility, when such person was engaged in the course of performing their official duties, from being eligible for commutation of sentence.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits commutation for violent crimes, increasing sentence severity and opposing criminal justice reform efforts that seek reduced sentences.90% confidence
Pat Chludzinski (R)
failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 5690: Relates to reports by the office of special investigation

Requires the office of special investigation to conclude investigations into alleged criminal offenses committed by police officers resulting in a death and issue a report within sixty days.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates timely reports on officer-involved deaths to enhance police accountability, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence
Jodi Giglio (R)
failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 9024: Relates to crimes against animals; establishes the New York state animal abuser registry; makes conforming changes; and repeals section 353-a of the agriculture and markets law

Establishes criminal offenses related to cruelty to and the killing of animals; provides for enhanced sentencing and victim statements; requires landlords to check the animal abuser registry; establishes the New York state animal abuser registry; makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to aggravated cruelty to animals.
Jake Blumencranz (R)
failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 5522: Provides that the sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole

Provides that the sentence for committing murder in the first degree when the victim is a police officer, peace officer or correction officer shall be either death or life imprisonment without parole.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates death or life without parole for murder of officers, increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization per oppose indicators.95% confidence
Alec Brook-Krasny (R) · 7 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 777: Provides financial, health care, educational, and work force protections to disabled veterans and their families

Addresses the financial, health care, educational, and workforce needs of disabled veterans and their families by providing tax relief, expanding health care access, enhancing education benefits, and improving workforce protections.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides tax relief for disabled veterans and families, directly reducing tax burden per summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly states 'expanding health care access' for disabled veterans and families, directly advancing healthcare access as a core provision.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides 'workforce protections' for disabled veterans, directly aligning with labor protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands healthcare access, enhances education benefits, and improves workforce protections for disabled veterans, directly advancing their support needs.95% confidence
Ari Brown (R) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 10839: Exempts certain disabled veterans from real property taxation

This bill provides a full exemption from real property taxes, special district charges, and assessments for the primary residences of certain disabled veterans. To qualify, a veteran must have been discharged under honorable conditions, possess a qualifying disability or be a discharged LGBT veteran, and be rated as permanently and totally disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption also applies to land used for housing units modified to accommodate the veteran's disability needs, provided the veteran meets all other statutory requirements. This change directly affects eligible veterans by removing their home's tax liability while leaving other existing veteran exemptions intact.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to disabled veterans, reducing their financial burden and promoting fiscal equity.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill exempts disabled veterans from property taxes, reducing housing costs and supporting affordable housing access for a vulnerable group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides full real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and protecting their economic stability.95% confidence
Steve Hawley (R) · 15 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 10154: Relates to adjusting the STAR credit depending on the age of a person

This bill (A 10154) adjusts New York's STAR (School Tax Relief) exemption for senior homeowners aged 65 and older. It increases the base figure used to calculate the exemption amount based on the age of the youngest qualifying owner who resides on the property: 10% for ages 65-69, 20% for 70-74, 30% for 75-79, 40% for 80-84, and 50% for 85+. The age adjustment applies to both basic and enhanced STAR exemptions for eligible properties. The change takes effect January 1, 2027, for assessment rolls based on taxable status dates on or after that date.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax relief percentages for seniors (65+) through adjusted STAR exemption, providing targeted tax reduction for fixed-income homeowners, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence
Scott Bendett (R)
failed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8933: Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in photovoltaic modules

Provides that on and after January 1, 2028, no person shall sell, offer for sale or manufacture in this state any photovoltaic modules containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as intentionally added chemicals.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBans PFAS in solar panels (photovoltaic modules), promoting safer renewable energy infrastructure by eliminating harmful chemicals in clean energy technology.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits PFAS (harmful 'forever chemicals') in solar panels, reducing environmental pollution and aligning with clean energy protection standards.95% confidence
Pam Helming (R) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8661: Requires the state comptroller to procure the services of one or more professional services firms to conduct a comprehensive audit of state government programs receiving state funds

Requires the state comptroller to procure the services of one or more independent private professional services firms with expertise in accounting, auditing, and fraud detection to conduct a comprehensive audit of state government programs receiving state funds; requires the auditing firm to report fraud, abuse or other unlawful conduct to appropriate law enforcement agencies; requires the audit to be made publicly available.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires audits of state-funded programs to detect fraud and ensure fiscal accountability, promoting responsible spending and transparency in budget management.90% confidence
Rob Ortt (R) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 2383: Relates to raising the income cap for senior citizens applying for the enhanced STAR property tax exemption

This bill raises the income limit for New York seniors to qualify for the enhanced STAR property tax exemption from its current level to $120,000. It applies to tax years beginning in 2024, meaning seniors with incomes up to $120,000 will now qualify for the exemption. The change directly affects seniors aged 65+ who own their primary residence and apply for the enhanced exemption. This increases the income threshold for eligibility, allowing more seniors to receive this property tax benefit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises income cap for senior property tax exemption, expanding tax relief for low/middle-income seniors under STAR program, directly advancing tax policy goals.95% confidence
Jarett Gandolfo (R) · 15 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 5519: Phases out certain reimbursements for expenditures made by or on behalf of social services districts for medical assistance for needy persons

Phases out certain reimbursements for expenditures made by or on behalf of social services districts for medical assistance for needy persons, beginning with a 10% reduction for 2025, and ending with a 100% reduction for 2034, and remaining eliminated for each year thereafter.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcarePhases out reimbursements for medical assistance to needy persons, defunding public health support through gradual elimination of funding starting 2025.95% confidence
Jake Ashby (R) · 7 co-sponsors
died · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 3100: Provides for coverage for the treatment of asthma

This bill (S 3100) requires most health insurance policies in New York to cover specific asthma treatments and education. It mandates coverage for asthma equipment like rescue inhalers, spacers, and nebulizers, plus school equipment for children under 19. The bill also requires coverage for certified asthma self-management education - teaching patients about proper device use, environmental triggers, and treatment - limited to medically necessary visits after diagnosis or symptom changes. Insurance plans may still apply standard deductibles/coinsurance for these benefits. The policy directly affects New Yorkers with asthma and their families, ensuring access to essential equipment and education through their insurance.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for asthma treatments, equipment, and education, expanding patient access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence
Gustavo Rivera (D) · 5 co-sponsors
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