Asm. Steven Raga

Co-sponsor A 228

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Designates March twenty-first as Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 21st each year as "Down Syndrome Awareness Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the state's official calendar of commemorative days, which already includes other observances like Holocaust Remembrance Day and Juneteenth. The bill does not create new policies or funding; it simply establishes a formal recognition day to raise awareness about Down syndrome. This designation affects all New York state entities and residents, encouraging official observances and educational efforts on that date.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 5400

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires the department of education create an online database of seats available for non-public and public institutions who offer college opportunity programs

Requires the department of education create an online database of seats available for non-public and public institutions who offer college opportunity programs and provide such information to authorized high school counselors.

EducationSupports EducationCreates database to improve college program access for students via counselors, aligning with expanding educational access indicators85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 188

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on employment discrimination

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on discriminatory practices in employment; establishes action must be commenced within six years.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends statute of limitations to six years for employment discrimination claims, giving workers more time to pursue legal action and strengthening protection against workplace discrimination.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4868

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records

Requires the disclosure of certain information when an agency responds to a request for law enforcement disciplinary records, including information a victim alleges regarding sexual misconduct.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records, including sexual misconduct allegations, enhancing police accountability and transparency in criminal justice.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 832

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to requiring at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses

Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.

EducationSupports EducationRequires mental health staff ratio on campuses, enhancing student support services and access to care within higher education institutions.92% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health staff ratio on campuses, expanding access to student mental health services per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3246

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves exclusion of gains from qualified opportunity zones, closing a tax loophole and increasing taxable income for fiscal responsibility.90% confidence HousingOpposes HousingBill removes tax exclusion for gains in Qualified Opportunity Zones, potentially reducing investment incentives for housing development in low-income areas.65% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4284

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings, pursuant to article 7-A, to tenants and local governments throughout to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock; repealer

Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings to tenants and local governments throughout the state and to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock throughout the state.

HousingSupports HousingExpands tenant access to building administrators, strengthening tenant rights and addressing housing management issues per bill text.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5028

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits sex offenders whose victim was a child and level 3 sex offenders from knowingly being within 1,000 feet of a child care provider, preschool or any pre-kindergarten or kindergarten

Prohibits a sex offender whose victim was a child and level 3 sex offenders from knowingly being within 1,000 feet of a child care provider, preschool or any facility where pre-kindergarten or kindergarten instruction is provided.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts sex offenders from near children's facilities to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of public safety and victim protection.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 7874

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to the number of hours which constitute a work week

Maddy summaryThis bill gradually reduces the standard workweek from 38 hours to 32 hours over three years. It directly affects all employees covered by state labor law, phasing in the change as follows: 36 hours in year one, 34 hours in year two, and 32 hours in year three. The bill amends overtime rules to require pay at 1.5x for hours over 8 in a day, and 2x for hours over 12. It does not change existing overtime thresholds but adjusts the baseline workweek definition over time. The law takes effect immediately for the first reduction, with subsequent changes phased in annually.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces workweek from 38 to 32 hours over 3 years and increases overtime pay (1.5x/2x), directly advancing worker benefits and reducing hours95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 226

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to create a staffing plan for workforce emergencies when experiencing staffing shortages

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to create a staffing plan for workforce emergencies when experiencing staffing shortages.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track