Asm. William Colton

Primary A 2458

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Changes the designation of incest from a class E to a class B felony

Changes the designation of incest in the third degree from a class E to a class B felony, and incest in the second degree from a class D to a class B felony.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeUpgrades incest penalties to higher felony classifications, increasing mandatory sentencing severity without reform elements.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5666

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for a priority call system for use in connection with emergency disconnections of utilities, service coverage and oversight of response time

Provides for a priority call system for use in connection with emergency disconnections of utilities, service coverage and oversight of response time in connection with the emergency disconnection of utilities.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 446

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the New York city housing authority and mold remediation

Relates to the New York city housing authority and mold remediation; establishes after reporting such authority shall have 15 days to remediate such reported mold.

HousingSupports HousingMandates 15-day mold remediation for NYC housing authority, directly enhancing tenant safety and habitability in public housing.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3133

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to masked harassment

Establishes masked harassment when a person wears a mask or other face covering that intentionally hides or conceals their face for the primary purpose of menacing or threatening another person or placing another person or group of persons in reasonable fear for their physical safety.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes masked harassment, expanding criminalization of public behavior, opposing reform by increasing offenses against perceived threats.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5110

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates bail for synthetic opioid offenses, restricting pretrial release rights and expanding criminalization of drug-related felonies.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2526

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the health care consumer and provider protection act relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans in certain counties; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement offered by certain enumerated entities.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates protections for providers and consumers in healthcare negotiations, alignating with 'protects patient rights' and 'improves access' indicators by enabling fairer collective bargaining with insurers.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8979

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the sale of medetomidine

Provides that no corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, online platform, or any other business entity doing business in this state shall knowingly sell, offer for sale, or deliver medetomidine to individuals without proof of its intended use for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1616

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products

Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans trophy imports to protect endangered African wildlife, aligning with conservation goals.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3691

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits telephone corporations from charging a caller any increased rates, charges, or fees for long-distance or other calls without first notifying such caller

Prohibits telephone corporations from charging a caller any increased rates, charges, or fees for long-distance or other calls without first notifying such caller.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2244

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two

Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two; establishes a developmentally disabled and elderly adult accessory apartment loan program.

HousingSupports HousingEstablishes a loan program specifically for affordable housing development targeting disabled and elderly populations, directly funding housing solutions for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track