Asm. Nikki Lucas

Co-sponsor A 8859

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to limiting fines for the late payment or evasion of tolls charged by a public authority

Maddy summaryThis bill caps fines for late toll payments or toll evasion at 25% of the toll amount owed, directly affecting drivers who miss payments on public toll facilities. It revises penalty tiers: first violations max at 25% of the toll (or $50, whichever is greater), second violations at 5x the toll (or $100), and third violations at 10x the toll (or $150). Toll authorities must send detailed bills within 10 days, including payment deadlines, dispute procedures, and vehicle license plate details. All fines, including late fees, are strictly limited to 25% of the toll amount.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2119

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Expands who may visit local correctional facilities

Expands who may visit local correctional facilities to include persons and accompanying staff of the chief executive officer of a county, members of a county legislative body, mayor of the city of New York, New York city public advocate, New York city comptroller, and members of the New York city council.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5005

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the rights, benefits and privileges that members of a retirement system who retire from such system and later rejoin such retirement system

Provides that members of a retirement system who retire from such system and later rejoin the retirement system are reinstated with the same rights, benefits and privileges they had prior to retirement.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reinstates retirement benefits for workers who retire and rejoin, protecting their existing benefits and aligning with worker benefit protections under Labor & Employment.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6925

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "NYCHA - innovating neighborhoods through viable efficient solutions for tenants act"; appropriation

Enacts the "NYCHA - innovating neighborhoods through viable efficient solutions for tenants act" which provides funding to NYCHA to rehabilitate vacant units.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for NYCHA rehabilitation, directly funding a public housing program through state budget allocation.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingFunds NYCHA rehabilitation of vacant units, directly advancing affordable housing through public housing improvements and tenant housing access.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1234

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation

Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1085

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "earned time act"

Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEarned time credits reduce sentence duration for compliant inmates, aligning with reform goals of reducing recidivism and promoting rehabilitation through incentivized behavior.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 7702

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for nurses

Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for nurses; provides circumstances for the reinstatement of limitations on mandatory overtime; provides for civil penalties for employers who violate work hours limitations.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestricts nurse work hours with penalties for violations, directly protecting worker safety and preventing excessive overtime - core labor protection measure.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3851

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the crime of staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree

Provides that anyone who directs, hires, requests, encourages, orchestrates or invites another individual to cause a collision involving a motor vehicle shall be guilty of staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates criminal penalties for staging collisions, directly enhancing road safety by deterring fraudulent accidents that compromise transportation safety.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 840

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes the liquor authority to establish a liaison with each community board in the city of New York for matters relating to license or permit issuance, renewal, modification and alteration

Authorizes the liquor authority to establish a liaison with each community board in the city of New York for matters relating to license or permit issuance, renewal, modification and alteration; clarifies the powers and duties of the New York alcoholic beverage control problem premises task force.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4278

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act

Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an affected employee, whistleblower, representative organization or an organizational deputy to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes employees, whistleblowers, and organizations to initiate enforcement actions for labor law violations, strengthening worker protection mechanisms.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track