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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5363: Establishes a third-party vendor program to send certain packages to incarcerated individuals

This bill creates a program requiring correctional facilities to use up to 10 approved third-party vendors for delivering most packages to incarcerated individuals, replacing current methods. It directly affects incarcerated people and correctional facilities by mandating that all non-letters (like food, hygiene items, or merchandise) must be sent through these secure vendors. The key provision limits vendors to 10 and requires facilities to implement rules ensuring only approved vendors handle these deliveries, while exempting standard USPS mail for letters and cards. This changes how facilities receive external packages but does not alter existing mail policies for personal correspondence.
Scott Gray (R) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2268: Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states"

Bill A 2268 proposes to hold a referendum for New York state voters. The ballot question would ask whether voters support the division of New York into two separate states. This vote must occur during a general election on or before December 31, 2026, and the results would be certified to the secretary of the senate and clerk of the assembly.
Steve Hawley (R) · 8 co-sponsors
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6533: Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by and real property owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by and real property owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (relief) for seniors/disabled renters, reducing their tax burden per bill title and summary.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax abatement for rent-controlled properties serving seniors/disabled, preserving affordable housing and protecting tenants.95% confidence
Toby Stavisky (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4947: Requires the addition of fog lines on all state highways, roads and other public ways under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation when repaved

Requires the addition of fog lines on all state highways and other public ways under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation when such highway or public way is repaved.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates fog lines on highways during repaving to improve visibility and safety, directly enhancing road infrastructure safety standards.95% confidence
Pete Harckham (D) · 1 co-sponsor
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6851: Authorizes physicians and pharmacists to enter into collaborative practice medication adherence protocols for their patients

Authorizes physicians and pharmacists to enter into collaborative practice medication adherence protocols for their patients; makes permanent certain provisions relating to authorizing pharmacists to perform with physicians in certain settings.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacist-physician collaboration for medication adherence, improving care coordination and patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence
Lea Webb (D)
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3810: Relates to graduate tuition assistance program awards

Establishes graduate tuition assistance program awards; sets amounts of such awards; provides for restrictions on such awards; makes related provisions.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes graduate tuition assistance program awards, providing direct funding for higher education access and reducing financial barriers for graduate students.85% confidence
Toby Stavisky (D) · 6 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4206: Requires courts to consider whether an individual poses a risk or threat of physical danger to the safety of any person or the community when imposing a securing order

Requires courts to consider whether an individual poses a risk or threat of physical danger to the safety of any person or the community when imposing a securing order; makes stalking in the second and third degree a qualifying offense; makes related provisions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires courts to assess actual danger risk before imposing securing orders, promoting due process and preventing unwarranted restrictions on individuals, aligning with civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.90% confidence
Mike Reilly (R) · 11 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7611: Establishes the digital government modernization initiative and the digital government enhancements pilot program

Enacts the "New York State Digital Government Modernization Act"; establishes the digital government modernization initiative and the digital government enhancements pilot program.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates digital government modernization initiative and pilot program, directly advancing digital infrastructure and services as a technology policy.90% confidence
Matt Slater (R) · 12 co-sponsors
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6661: Establishes the New York state veterans cemetery act

Establishes the "New York state veterans cemetery act"; directs the division to conduct an investigation and study on the issue of the establishment of a New York state veterans cemetery funding program.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs study to establish veterans cemetery funding program, advancing recognition and services for veterans through dedicated state cemetery initiative.85% confidence
Joe Griffo (R) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4600: Relates to grants for facilities providing prekindergarten services

Bill A 4600 aims to strengthen the financial viability of facilities providing prekindergarten services in New York. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, it modifies how state grants are calculated for school districts, providing funds based on the number of three- and four-year-old pupils served, with a base amount of $6,400 per full-day equivalent pupil, adjusted annually for inflation. The bill also increases the percentage of grant funds school districts must set aside for collaborative efforts with community-based organizations from 10% to 15%. Additionally, it mandates the establishment of equivalent standards for teacher-to-student ratios and class sizes across all prekindergarten programs, whether administered by school districts or partner agencies.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state grants for pre-K facilities, increasing funding for early education through modified grant calculations and annual inflation adjustments.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases state grants for prekindergarten facilities based on pupil count with $6,400 base amount, adjusted for inflation, strengthening funding for early education access.95% confidence
Josh Jensen (R) · 4 co-sponsors
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6155: Allows for a modest increase in annual income to not disqualify someone from the excelsior scholarship

This bill (S 6155) modifies New York's Excelsior Scholarship program to help current recipients maintain eligibility as their income grows. It allows the maximum allowable adjusted gross income threshold to increase by up to 3% annually after the first semester of receiving the scholarship, rather than requiring students to stay below a fixed income limit. The state education corporation (the "corporation") will review and determine if this annual 3% increase (or further increases at its discretion) prevents disqualification due to rising household income. This directly affects undergraduate students at New York state public colleges who currently receive the Excelsior Scholarship and experience typical annual income growth.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationModifies income threshold for Excelsior Scholarship, expanding access to higher education funding for students as income grows, directly strengthening educational access and affordability.95% confidence
Jamaal Bailey (D) · 2 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6684: Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant

Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the deceased victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant, rather than allowing only a single member of the victim's family to read a statement in court, upon consultation with counsel for the defendant and the people.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows multiple victim family members to share impact statements during sentencing, enhancing victim voice in criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence
Mike Tannousis (R)
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