Asm. Phil Ramos

Co-sponsor A 6721

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act"

Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act" which establishes a law enforcement peer support program to provide confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling; defines terms; provides exceptions for when a peer support communication may be disclosed.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes confidential peer support for law enforcement officers, promoting mental health and accountability within criminal justice system.85% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes confidential peer support for law enforcement mental health, protecting access to services per mental health care indicators.90% confidence

Signed into law Dec 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 3938

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law

Authorizes the department of transportation to establish and implement a state memorial sign program to memorialize persons who died due to injuries sustained in a fatal motor vehicle crash on state highways.

Signed into law Dec 12, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 2360

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides representation to veterans for certain civil matters

Provides representation to veterans that are at or below four hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines for matters involving children, sustenance and real property proceedings.

VeteransSupports VeteransProvides legal representation to veterans in civil matters affecting family, housing, and sustenance, advancing their access to essential services.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2354

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program

Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program by restoring eligibility to graduate students; makes optional semesters, quarters or terms eligible for awards.

EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition assistance eligibility to graduate students and more academic terms, increasing access to higher education funding.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2419

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires consideration of union made commodities and services in the awarding of certain procurement contracts

Requires consideration as a quantitative factor whether the commodities or services were manufactured or will be performed by a labor union with respect to the awarding of certain procurement contracts.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates union-made commodities/services as a quantitative factor in procurement, directly advancing collective bargaining and union labor, aligning with worker rights protections.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 128

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires insurance coverage for inhalers at no cost

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in New York to cover one rescue inhaler and one maintenance inhaler for asthma treatment at no cost to the patient. It applies to all medical, major medical, and comprehensive health insurance policies that cover prescription drugs, directly affecting asthma patients who rely on these medications. Insurers must provide this coverage without deductibles, copayments, or other cost-sharing, with a narrow exception only for high-deductible plans that would otherwise disqualify patients from health savings accounts. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, for all new or renewed policies.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost coverage for asthma inhalers, removing financial barriers and improving patient access to essential medications under insurance coverage.95% confidence

Signed into law Nov 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 2520

Vetoed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid managed care to fully reimburse durable medical equipment providers, ensuring continued patient access to necessary medical devices and strengthening coverage parity.95% confidence

Vetoed Oct 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 8601

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive a real property tax exemption for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 assessment rolls.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption to nonprofit, providing tax relief for public service organization serving vulnerable populations.85% confidence

Signed into law Oct 16, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary A 8420

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to the produce security fund

Provides that any time the produce security fund exceeds six million dollars on the one hundred twentieth day prior to the commencement of the next licensing year, the commissioner of agriculture and markets shall suspend the collection of the security fund fee; makes related provisions.

Signed into law Oct 16, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 5448

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state

Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964; requires the division of human rights to develop training for students and employees; requires the Title VI coordinator to notify annually all students and employees of the institution's policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates Title VI coordinators and anti-discrimination training at colleges to protect students/employees from discrimination, strengthening equitable educational access and compliance with civil rights laws.95% confidence

Signed into law Aug 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor