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R New York House · District 19 On the 2026 ballot

Rep. Ed Ra

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Total votes
9,713
all sessions
Attendance
100%
26 missed
Higher than 82% of chamber peers
With party
95%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
3%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
599
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
1
assignment
599 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
599
Primary
225
Co-sponsor
374
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Co-sponsor A 9645
In committee · New York House · Co-sponsor
Relates to establishing a veteran suicide mortality review board

Establishes a 13 member veteran suicide mortality review board to serve as the statewide entity responsible for the multidisciplinary review of suicide deaths among veterans by identifying trends and systemic factors contributing to veteran suicide; assessing gaps in services, access to care, and institutional practices; developing evidence-based recommendations for prevention and policy improvement; and promoting collaboration among relevant state, local, and federal agencies.

In committee Jun 1, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor A 6545
In committee · New York House · Co-sponsor
Imposes liability for damages caused by a chatbot impersonating certain licensed professionals

Maddy summaryThis bill requires chatbot operators (proprietors) to prevent their AI systems from impersonating licensed professionals like doctors, lawyers, or therapists when providing advice or taking actions that would be illegal if done by a human. Proprietors must clearly disclose to users that they are interacting with an AI chatbot in the same language and readable font size as the chatbot's interface, and cannot avoid liability by merely stating this fact. If a chatbot causes harm through such impersonation, affected individuals can sue for actual damages, plus attorney fees if the violation was willful. The law specifically targets chatbots offering professional advice, excluding basic tools like spellcheck or payment processors.

In committee Jun 1, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary K 1488
Passed · New York House · Lead sponsor
Recognizing May 28, 2026, as National Marrow Donor Program Donor Day in the State of New York

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 28, 2026, as National Marrow Donor Program Donor Day in New York to honor volunteer donors who help locate matches for patients needing bone marrow or stem cell transplants. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the need for donors, particularly young people aged 18 to 35, and encourages New Yorkers to register with the national registry. On the designated day, the state legislature will pause its work to recognize the contributions of existing donors and provide an opportunity for eligible members of the public to learn about joining the registry. The measure also highlights the state's network of transplant centers and university chapters that support donor recruitment efforts.

Passed May 28, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor A 6001
Passed · New York House · Co-sponsor
Relates to the issuance of pool and health memberships to disabled veterans at certain SUNY and CUNY campuses

Requires that the state university of New York's board of trustees and the city university of New York's board of trustees shall each adopt a policy requiring all state university of New York, city university of New York, college, and community college campuses that offer membership programs to the general public for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities, to permit disabled veterans to obtain a membership for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without payment of any fees or other charges, or at a discounted rate; defines "disabled veteran".

Passed May 28, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor A 9367
Failed · New York House · Co-sponsor
Creates the New York health benefit and cost commission; repealer

Creates the New York health benefit and cost commission to review and report on utilization rates, public and patient health effects, and impact on premiums and access to health care and health coverage of all existing and proposed mandated health benefits.

Failed May 20, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor A 680
In committee · New York House · Co-sponsor
Relates to the mandatory coverage of hearing aids by insurers and other organizations

Maddy summaryThis bill requires large group health insurance plans to cover the cost of hearing aids when medically necessary, directly affecting insured individuals with hearing loss. Insurers must cover hearing aids dispensed by registered audiologists or hearing aid dispensers after a medical evaluation, with a $2,500 annual limit per ear every 36 months. The law prohibits insurers from denying coverage based on hearing aid brand, style, or circuit type and mandates in-network provider coverage. It applies to all relevant policies issued or renewed after its effective date (January 1 following enactment).

In committee May 20, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor A 9254
Failed · New York House · Co-sponsor
Enacts the Northeast Regional Health Insurance Compact Act

Enacts the Northeast Regional Health Insurance Compact Act directing the governor to invite the governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to participate in a Northeast Regional Health Insurance Compact Summit along with their respective health and insurance regulators, to discuss the feasibility of creating a Regional Health Insurance Collaborative that allows residents of participating states to purchase qualified health insurance plans offered in any member state.

Failed May 20, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor A 10430
Failed May 19, 2026 1 co-sponsor
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