Asm. Manny De Los Santos

Co-sponsor A 3935

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to assistance programs for individuals being released from correctional facilities

Provides assistance to incarcerated individuals being released from correctional facilities for enrollment in safety net assistance, public assistance, supplemental assistance program (SNAP), special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC), the home energy assistance program (HEAP), supplemental security income, and state supplemental payments.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides post-release assistance for reentry programs, reducing recidivism through access to SNAP, HEAP, and other safety net services90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 7453

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Enacts the "New York City Training And Comprehension of Trauma in Children (TACTIC) Act"

Enacts the "New York City Training And Comprehension of Trauma in Children (TACTIC) Act"; establishes the TACTIC council; provides for a trauma informed care training program to teachers in schools located in the city of New York; creates a department of child trauma informed care to assist with parenting workshops, to assign trauma informed care specialists to schools and to report to the TACTIC council regarding child trauma informed care provided to schools in the city of New York.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5790

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the qualifications of voters and civic education of students

Lowers the voting age to 16 years; requires that students receive education in civics and be given the opportunity to register to vote in the classroom.

EducationSupports EducationMandates civics education curriculum and voter registration opportunities, enhancing civic learning in schools per bill summary.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5878

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Allows for reasonable accommodations for the examination portion of licensure requirements to become a social worker for individuals for whom English is not their primary language

Allows for reasonable accommodations for the examination portion of licensure requirements to become a social worker for individuals for whom English is not their primary language and a test in their primary language is not available.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables non-English speaking social workers to obtain licenses, improving access to mental health services and supporting healthcare workforce diversity.92% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves language barrier for social worker licensure, expanding employment access for non-native speakers and aligning with employment standards90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 701

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Repeals the requirement that applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a requirement that applicants must pass an exam to become a licensed master social worker in New York. It directly affects individuals seeking this specific license by removing the examination step from the qualification process. The key provision eliminates Section 7704(d) of the Education Law, which previously mandated the exam. As a result, applicants will no longer need to pass a test to qualify for the license, simplifying the licensing pathway. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 784

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires the installation of cooling and dehumidification equipment in at least one indoor common gathering space in certain residential buildings

Enacts the "AC in residencies (AIR) act"; requires the installation of permanent cooling and dehumidification equipment in at least one indoor common gathering space in certain multiple dwellings and multiple residences.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 1727

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts The New Deal for CUNY

Enacts The New Deal for CUNY; increases the ratio of faculty and mental health counselors to full-time students; requires that certain amounts of tuition be replaced by federal, state, and city funds.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state/city funds replace tuition, increasing public funding for CUNY's faculty and mental health services, directly advancing state budget allocation for public education.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationIncreases faculty/mental health ratios and replaces tuition with public funds, directly boosting higher education funding and access at CUNY.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases mental health counselor staffing at CUNY, directly supporting mental health services per bill summary.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 7859

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Enacts the "ICE ban in hospitals and shelters act"

Prohibits civil arrest in hospital, shelter, food bank, and crisis center settings; except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits civil arrests in hospitals/shelters, protecting civil rights in vulnerable settings per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits ICE arrests in hospitals/shelters, protecting patient access and rights in healthcare settings without restricting care.85% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits civil arrest by ICE in sensitive settings like hospitals and shelters, directly limiting federal immigration enforcement and protecting individuals, including immigrants.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5232

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to implementing automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens

Implements automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens; provides for a check box for a taxpayer to opt-out of data sharing and automatic enrollment on their tax return.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for seniors via automatic enrollment in tax abatement program for rent-controlled properties, targeting lower-income renters.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingAutomatically enrolls senior renters in tax abatement program, maintaining rent-controlled affordability and protecting vulnerable tenants through property tax incentives.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6016

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for loan forgiveness for social workers

Provides for loan forgiveness for social workers who commit to work in counties with less than two hundred thousand population, or towns which have a population of less than one hundred fifty persons per square mile for the duration of the award.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareSocial workers provide mental health services; loan forgiveness incentivizes workforce in underserved areas, improving healthcare access as per topic description.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track