Asm. Sarahana Shrestha

Co-sponsor A 4604

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to creating a wholesale prescription drug importation program

Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program to generate consumer savings, directly improving medication affordability and access - core healthcare affordability goals.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 7060

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to authorizing the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants related to enabling switching residences to electric heat pumps

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants or loans for the costs related to enabling switching residences with propane or fuel-oil heating systems to efficient electric heat pumps.

EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes grants to switch from propane/fuel oil to electric heat pumps, reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting clean energy infrastructure adoption.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 1262

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Enacts the "Livable New York act"; approp

Enacts the "Livable New York act" to fight back against climate change, provide additional affordable housing and provide employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals; makes a three billion dollar appropriation therefor.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3B appropriation for climate, housing, and reentry programs, directly increasing state spending on public services per budget/funding indicators.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly fights climate change with $3B appropriation for environmental action, aligning with indicators of strengthening protections.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly provides additional affordable housing and allocates $3 billion for it, directly advancing housing affordability.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 1727

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts The New Deal for CUNY

Enacts The New Deal for CUNY; increases the ratio of faculty and mental health counselors to full-time students; requires that certain amounts of tuition be replaced by federal, state, and city funds.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state/city funds replace tuition, increasing public funding for CUNY's faculty and mental health services, directly advancing state budget allocation for public education.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationIncreases faculty/mental health ratios and replaces tuition with public funds, directly boosting higher education funding and access at CUNY.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases mental health counselor staffing at CUNY, directly supporting mental health services per bill summary.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2134

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the supportive housing modernization act

Establishes a five-year window for any entity participating in the New York state supportive housing program (NYSSHP) in good standing with such program to participate in a request for proposal to increase their contract rates up to ESSHI levels.

HousingSupports HousingBill increases funding for supportive housing program by allowing higher contract rates, strengthening affordable housing for vulnerable populations. Directly advances housing program funding.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6632

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for the state's immigrant population

Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for those who are excluded from federal SNAP benefits solely due to immigration status; outlines eligibility requirements of applicants and operational requirements of the office of temporary and disability assistance.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState-funded program increases public service spending, directly aligning with budget support indicators for funding essential programs.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides state-funded nutrition assistance to immigrants excluded from federal SNAP solely due to immigration status, directly addressing service access barriers.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 278

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to enacting the "New York emergency expedited temporary work permit act"

Enacts the "New York emergency expedited temporary work permit act" to allow asylum seekers to apply for and be granted temporary work permits while their federal immigration status is being determined.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill enables asylum seekers to obtain temporary work permits during federal immigration processing, directly providing immigrant services and supporting work rights during status determination.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables asylum seekers to legally work, expanding employment access and protecting rights from exploitation in unauthorized labor markets.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4868

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records

Requires the disclosure of certain information when an agency responds to a request for law enforcement disciplinary records, including information a victim alleges regarding sexual misconduct.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records, including sexual misconduct allegations, enhancing police accountability and transparency in criminal justice.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 832

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to requiring at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses

Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.

EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health staff ratio on campuses, enhancing student support services and access to care within higher education institutions.92% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health staff ratio on campuses, expanding access to student mental health services per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3246

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves exclusion of gains from qualified opportunity zones, closing a tax loophole and increasing taxable income for fiscal responsibility.90% confidence HousingOpposes HousingBill removes tax exclusion for gains in Qualified Opportunity Zones, potentially reducing investment incentives for housing development in low-income areas.65% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track