Asm. Keith Brown

Primary A 6488

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Directs the department of education to establish model codes of conduct on school property regarding cellphone use

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Education Department to create model codes of conduct for cellphone use on all school property (including buildings, grounds, and entrances) during school hours and class time. The department must develop these models in collaboration with school superintendents and school boards associations. Schools can then adopt these model codes, which must be posted on the department's website. The policy directly affects public and private pre-K through 12th-grade schools by providing standardized guidelines for managing student cellphone use.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 5092

Failed · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires the department of criminal justice services to monitor desk appearance tickets and report on the rate which principals appear in court on such tickets

Requires the department of criminal justice services to monitor desk appearance tickets and report on the rate which principals appear in court on such tickets.

Failed Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5796

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping

Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping and post no-vaping signage on educational institution premises.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8972

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a committee to conduct a survey of instruction on the history and civic impact of the September eleventh, two thousand one terrorist attacks

Establishes a committee to conduct a survey of instruction on the history and civic impact of the September eleventh, two thousand one terrorist attacks and issue a report on such survey.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 837

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "empire state enhanced public payment system act"

Enacts the "the empire state enhanced public payment system act" directing the department of financial services to develop, establish, and maintain a value storage and payment platform consisting of a digital master account and coordinate a system of individual wallets that enable payments to move between such individual wallets or payment accounts for use of New York residents.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates creation of a digital payment platform with individual wallets, advancing digital infrastructure for public transactions in New York.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5628

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Increases the fine on certain individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree

Increases the fine on individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree to up to $150,000 if such crime was wilfully committed persistently and/or egregiously as determined by the court.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for criminal contempt (fine up to $150k), strengthening punitive measures rather than advancing reform or reducing sentencing.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 5136

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on the future of power plants in New York state

Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study and prepare a report on the future of power plants in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon completion of the study and report.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 281

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a ride clean rebate program for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.

EnergySupports EnergyPromotes electric transportation via rebates, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure through direct state funding.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRebates for e-bikes/scooters promote zero-emission transportation, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting clean energy adoption per bill's direct purpose.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing e-bike/scooter adoption via 50% rebates, directly aligning with sustainable transport indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3718

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to toll reimbursement for all represented and non-represented persons employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Provides for toll reimbursement for port authority of New York and New Jersey employees for entering or exiting the port authority port district, the twenty-five mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4545

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides expanded enrollment through New York state of health through tax returns, expands New York state of health navigator program; creates the New York health benefit and cost commission; repealer

Provides expanded enrollment through New York state of health through tax returns (Part A); allows for enrollment through the New York state of health at any time for first-time enrollees; expands New York state of health navigator program (Part B); creates the New York health benefit and cost commission (Part C); establishes New York health care savings accounts to expand and incentivize purchasing private health insurance (Part D).

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands health coverage access via tax return enrollment, navigator program, and health savings accounts for private insurance95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track