Asm. Robert Smullen

Co-sponsor A 5530

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a tax credit for pet adoption

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $350 tax credit for New York residents who adopt their first dog or cat from a qualifying shelter, rescue group, or humane society in the state. The credit applies to taxable years starting after the bill's effective date and is limited to one adoption per taxpayer. Individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty violations under New York law are ineligible for the credit. The credit directly affects New York taxpayers adopting from approved animal welfare organizations.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $350 tax credit for pet adoption, reducing taxpayer liability and providing targeted tax relief for middle-income residents.90% confidence

Failed Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 499

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment

Relates to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment at summer day camps; includes college coaches, athletic directors, professors, graduate assistants and college presidents among those required to report such suspected abuse or maltreatment.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1301

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires child day care centers, family day care homes, and any child day care provider notify the municipality in which they intend to operate of their intent to request such a license or registration

Requires child day care centers, family day care homes, and any child day care provider notify the municipality in which they intend to operate of their intent to request such a license or registration provided such child day care center, family day care home, or child day care provider is located within a city with a population of one million or more.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 7611

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

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.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates digital government modernization initiative and pilot program, directly advancing digital infrastructure and services as a technology policy.90% confidence

Failed Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 1928

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to rural ambulance support

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make adjustments to payments for the provision and reimbursement of transportation costs for the purposes of providing increased access to Medicaid Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support Level 1, Advanced Life Support Level 2, and Specialty Care Transport in rural communities.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts Medicaid payments for rural ambulance services, increasing government funding for essential healthcare access under state budget appropriations.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes Medicaid reimbursement adjustments to increase rural ambulance access, directly expanding emergency care coverage for rural communities.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 4592

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to enacting the New York state thruway authority accountability act

Enacts the New York state thruway authority accountability act; names the commissioner of DOT as chair of the thruway authority board; directs the commissioner of DOT to submit a plan to merge the thruway authority into the department of transportation.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1452

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the acquisition of real property by foreign countries and entities of particular concern

Prohibits the acquisition of real property by foreign countries and entities of particular concern as well as citizens, companies, entities, and members of such countries and entities.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5408

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a law enforcement, first responder, active and non-active-duty service members and veteran informational mobile application

Directs the commissioner of the office of mental health to create and operate a law enforcement, first responder, active and non-active-duty service members and veteran informational mobile application.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a mobile app providing veterans with access to services/resources, enhancing their ability to utilize benefits and support programs, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence

Failed Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4449

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to prohibiting ballot harvesting

Prohibits ballot harvesting; prohibits a person from submitting an application for an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter without notarized consent; permits family members, caregivers and other officials to submit applications.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 623

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes and authorizes telepharmacy in this state

Establishes and authorizes telepharmacy in this state; defines terms; creates telepharmacy satellite consultation sites and telepharmacy in hospitals; authorizes the filling of prescriptions at remote sites connected to central pharmacies via computer link, videolink and audiolink; makes exceptions.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track