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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4940: Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments

Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments for the purposes of designing and carrying out youth activities organized by the department.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates youth outreach programs within police departments to prevent crime and build community trust, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like reducing recidivism through early intervention.90% confidence
Leroy Comrie (D) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6049: Establishes a day of commemoration known as "October 7th Remembrance Day"

This bill (A 6049) adds "October 7th Remembrance Day" to New York State's official calendar of commemorative days, to be observed annually on October 7. It directly affects the state's official observance schedule but does not create new policies, funding, or requirements for individuals or organizations. The bill amends existing law by inserting this date into a list of established commemorative days (like Holocaust Remembrance Day or Juneteenth), with no additional provisions or mechanisms. As a procedural naming bill, it has no direct impact on citizens or government operations beyond formal recognition.
Lester Chang (R) · 53 co-sponsors
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4774: Establishes the offense of vehicular homicide

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "vehicular homicide" for drivers who cause another person's death through reckless conduct showing extreme disregard for human life. It directly affects drivers whose actions - like severe speeding or ignoring traffic signals - result in fatalities, even if they didn’t intend to cause death. The law classifies vehicular homicide as a class B felony, the same penalty as second-degree murder in New York, making it a serious criminal charge. This change would replace or add to existing laws for deaths caused by negligent or reckless driving.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offense (vehicular homicide) with class B felony penalty (same as second-degree murder), expanding criminalization and increasing penalties for reckless driving causing death.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates strict penalties for reckless driving causing death, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence
Chris Ryan (D) · 27 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3576: Relates to using a portion of the public safety communications surcharge to support volunteer fire department initiatives

Relates to using a portion of the public safety communications surcharge to support volunteer fire department initiatives; establishes the New York state volunteer fire department auxiliary fund.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects public safety communications surcharge (tax) to fund volunteer fire departments, directly supporting public service funding through budget reallocation.95% confidence
Brian Miller (R) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 952: Provides tax credits equal to the cost of the issuance of fishing and hunting licenses to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Bill A 952 provides a New York State tax credit to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. This tax credit is equal to the cost of a fishing license and a small and big game hunting license. The bill amends existing environmental conservation law to include this new provision, directly affecting these volunteers by reducing the cost of these specific licenses through a tax credit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit reducing tax burden for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, directly offering tax relief per fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence
Joe Angelino (R) · 11 co-sponsors
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3823: Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production

Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands real property tax exemption to include agricultural processing/retail land, reducing tax burden on agricultural businesses.90% confidence
Ken Blankenbush (R)
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8117: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida

S 8117 establishes a temporary demonstration program in Oneida County allowing the county to use photo speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits. It directly affects vehicle owners in Oneida County who are issued liability notices for speeding during designated times (school hours, 30 minutes before/after, and during student activities). Key provisions include limiting camera use to 31 zones at once, requiring annual calibration and self-tests for cameras, mandating privacy protections in captured images, and requiring visible warning signs. The program expires December 31, 2030, and applies to existing school speed limits under state law.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes school zone speed camera program to enforce speed limits, directly enhancing transportation safety in school zones per topic description.90% confidence
Joe Griffo (R)
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7565: Relates to fixing bail and cause for arresting for non-citizen; repealer

Makes all offenses qualifying offenses for bail where the principal is a non-citizen; requires courts remand without bail when any principal charged with an offense has an outstanding United States immigration and customs enforcement detainer; includes federal laws, rules, and regulations in the definition of offense; allows police officers to detain certain non-citizens; reinstates the maximum sentence for misdemeanors as three hundred sixty-five days.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReinstates 365-day max for misdemeanors and mandates no bail for non-citizens with immigration detainers, increasing penalties and restricting defendant rights.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill restricts bail for non-citizens, mandates cooperation with ICE detainers, and allows police to detain certain non-citizens, directly increasing state immigration enforcement.95% confidence
Andrew Molitor (R)
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4489: Requires certain handicap accessible playground equipment in each playground within each state park

This bill requires all New York State parks with playgrounds to include at least one wheelchair-accessible swing set containing a platform for wheelchairs and a supportive seat by December 31, 2027. It directly affects state parks and children with disabilities, aligning with the state's definition of disability under existing law. The key provision mandates that each park's playground layout must incorporate this accessible equipment where feasible. The requirement applies specifically to swing sets, not all playground equipment, and takes effect in 2027.
Josh Jensen (R) · 3 co-sponsors
died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1600: Allows for distinctive plates to be issued for members of the New York city fire riders motorcycle club

This bill creates special license plates for members of the New York City Fire Riders Motorcycle Club. To qualify, applicants must be active or retired New York City Fire Department members with current club membership. The plates would cost an additional $25 annually on top of standard vehicle registration fees. The bill does not change fire department operations or provide new benefits beyond the plate design.
Andrew Lanza (R) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7242: Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications for parole for certain felony offenses

Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends parole reconsideration window from 24 to 60 months for violent offenses, enabling more thorough reviews and aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary incarceration.85% confidence
Phil Palmesano (R) · 17 co-sponsors
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