Asm. Joe DeStefano

Co-sponsor A 4058

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Allows for the denial, suspension or discontinuance of public assistance or care where a person does not participate in three consecutive scheduled interviews with a social services official

Allows for the denial, suspension or discontinuance of public assistance or care where a person does not participate in three consecutive scheduled interviews with a social services official.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2621

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "education funding census update act"

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the methodology for calculating education funding by replacing outdated references to the 2000 census with current data sources. It revises definitions of "census count" and "poverty rate" to use the most recent federal decennial census data and a three-year average of small area income estimates, rather than relying solely on a single-year census. School districts, particularly those classified as "high-need" based on student poverty levels, will have their state education funding recalculated using these updated metrics. The change ensures funding formulas reflect more current socioeconomic conditions in communities. The bill takes effect April 1 following enactment.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUpdates education funding methodology to current data, ensuring accurate allocation to high-need districts, advancing public service funding.85% confidence EducationSupports EducationUpdates education funding methodology to current data, ensuring accurate allocation to high-need districts, supporting equitable funding.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1800

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over solely on the ground of insureds' age

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over based solely on the ground of the insured's age.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5734

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to licenses to carry and possess firearms for police officers

Relates to licenses to carry and possess firearms for police officers; authorizes police officers to apply for a firearms license that is valid throughout the state.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 312

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to requiring orders of custody to state whether law enforcement is authorized to remove a child or children

Requires orders of custody to state whether law enforcement is authorized to remove a child or children in order to comply with and enforce such orders.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4173

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Permits companies to assess various insurance quotes without having binding agreements with insurance brokers

Maddy summaryThis bill allows companies to compare insurance quotes from multiple brokers without needing to sign binding contracts with them. It amends insurance law to clarify that companies aren't required to have formal agreements for evaluating policies, bonds, annuities, or retirement plans. The change gives businesses greater flexibility when shopping for insurance by removing prior commitment barriers. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1534

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires a defendant who causes the death of a person with children due to driving while intoxicated or impaired to pay for child support

Requires a defendant who causes the death of a person with children due to driving while intoxicated or impaired to pay for child support of such children until they reach the age of 18 years old.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2314

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a supplemental household and dependent care credit payment

Establishes a supplemental household and dependent care credit payment for taxpayers who are eligible for certain household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax credit for dependent care, providing direct tax relief to eligible taxpayers (likely middle-income) needing care for employment, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1274

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "Purple Star School Program" to assist military-connected students and to recognize the value of military service and civic responsibility

Establishes the "Purple Star School Program" to assist military-connected students and to recognize the value of military service and civic responsibility.

EducationSupports EducationCreates program to assist military-connected students in K-12 schools, enhancing educational access and support for a specific student group.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6957

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides judges with more discretion to impose bail on principals and requires certain principals be committed to the custody of the sheriff; repealer

Provides judges with more discretion to impose bail on principals charged with a felony, principals charged with a misdemeanor when awaiting trial for another crime, principals who are a threat to the safety and security of the community, principals charged with a felony serving a sentence of probation or while released to post release supervision; requires principals who have been charged with an offense related to three separate alleged instances of criminal activity are committed to the custody of the sheriff.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts bail options for certain defendants, requiring custody in multiple-offense cases, reducing pretrial release opportunities and defendant rights.85% confidence

Failed Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track