Asm. Catalina Cruz

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

Primary A 226

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead 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 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 134

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes the New York children's COVID-19 fund program

Establishes the New York COVID-19 children's fund program to provide assistance to children whose parent, custodian, legal guardian, or related adult household member died as a result of contracting COVID-19, regardless of immigration status of such children.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides aid to children regardless of immigration status, ensuring access to services without restriction for immigrant children.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 3285

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Allows a licensed pharmacist to order and administer certain tests

Maddy summaryThis bill allows licensed pharmacists in New York to order and administer specific diagnostic tests, directly affecting pharmacists and patients seeking convenient testing. It authorizes pharmacists to perform FDA-authorized tests for conditions like COVID-19, flu, RSV, strep throat, HbA1c, hepatitis C, and HIV. The law expands pharmacists' scope of practice to include these tests under federal "waiver" requirements, without requiring additional physician oversight. The provision expires on July 1, 2028, as noted in the bill's text.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacist scope for diagnostic tests, improving patient access to convenient testing without physician oversight, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 35

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing notice to elected officials upon receipt of application for a cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license

Requires the cannabis control board to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license in their district.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8547

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to off premise retail license holders

Relates to off premise retail license holders; increases the number of licenses authorized under section 63 of the alcoholic beverage control law from one to two licenses.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8139

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to protecting people from civil arrest at certain locations

Protects people from civil arrest while within one thousand feet of a sensitive location, unless such civil arrest is supported by a judicial warrant or judicial order authorizing such civil arrest.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects civil rights by restricting civil arrests without judicial warrant in sensitive areas, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6100

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

HousingSupports HousingBill prevents tenant displacement, preserves affordable housing, and provides ownership/rental opportunities for lower-income tenants, directly advancing tenant protections and affordable housing preservation.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 514

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older if they have served at least fifteen years of their sentence or sentences.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables parole for older inmates after 15+ years served, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce long-term incarceration and promote rehabilitation.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 733

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Repeals section 2307 of the public health law relating to persons knowing themselves to be infected with venereal disease

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Section 2307 of New York's Public Health Law, which previously addressed individuals knowingly infected with venereal disease. The repeal removes legal provisions that could have led to prosecution of people with certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) who were aware of their status. The law takes immediate effect, preventing any future prosecutions or legal actions under the repealed section. This change directly affects individuals previously covered by this specific public health law provision, though it does not alter other STI-related laws or public health practices.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track