Asm. Didi Barrett

Co-sponsor A 2177

Vetoed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Removes emergency medical services from the limit on real property tax levies by local governments

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2177) removes the cost of emergency medical services (EMS) from the property tax levy limit that local governments (like cities and towns) must follow. It directly affects municipalities that fund EMS services, allowing them to cover these costs without triggering the tax cap. The key change adds a specific exemption in law, so EMS expenditures no longer count toward the maximum tax levy allowed under current rules. This provides local governments with more budget flexibility for essential emergency response services.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts EMS costs from tax levy cap, increasing budget flexibility for essential public services without raising taxes.90% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts EMS costs from tax limits, enabling stable local funding for emergency medical services, directly supporting healthcare delivery.90% confidence

Vetoed Dec 19, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3319

Vetoed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to including outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies

Relates to including outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies covering care for other mental health services.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands mental health insurance coverage by mandating inclusion of creative arts therapists' outpatient services, directly supporting patient access to expanded care options.95% confidence

Vetoed Dec 19, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6721

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act"

Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act" which establishes a law enforcement peer support program to provide confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling; defines terms; provides exceptions for when a peer support communication may be disclosed.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes confidential peer support for law enforcement officers, promoting mental health and accountability within criminal justice system.85% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes confidential peer support for law enforcement mental health, protecting access to services per mental health care indicators.90% confidence

Signed into law Dec 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 4649

Vetoed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

VeteransSupports VeteransMandates timely forwarding of veteran service certificates to agencies, facilitating access to benefits and services without delay.85% confidence

Vetoed Dec 12, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 291

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Includes the space force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits

Includes the Space Force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits that are available to other active and veteran members of the armed forces.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly extends existing veteran benefits to Space Force members, expanding eligibility for benefits available to other veterans.95% confidence

Signed into law Dec 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 34

Vetoed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles for toll exemptions

Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.

Vetoed Dec 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2468

Vetoed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate

Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.

Vetoed Dec 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 6918

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the fund

Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, directly creating tax revenue for dedicated budget allocation under fiscal management.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes community preservation fund via real estate transfer tax, directly funding housing preservation efforts typical of affordable housing initiatives.92% confidence

Signed into law Nov 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 2581

Vetoed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services

Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new department for reproductive health education/outreach, expanding access to family planning, contraceptives, and STI services per bill summary.95% confidence

Vetoed Oct 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 355

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income household

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households; sets forth conditions for the discontinuance of such exemption.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income households on property transfers, directly offering tax relief to lower-income groups per Budget & Taxes indicators.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, directly advancing affordable housing access by reducing costs for qualifying entities.95% confidence

Signed into law Oct 16, 2025 0 co-sponsors