Asm. Tony Simone

Co-sponsor A 5373

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to protecting students, faculty, and staff from immigration enforcement while attending or participating in school activities

Prohibits immigration enforcement in school settings; prohibits all public and charter schools from allowing law enforcement officials inside school property to access a student, except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

EducationSupports EducationProhibits immigration enforcement in schools, protecting students/faculty from disruptions and ensuring safe educational access, directly supporting school safety and access.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits immigration enforcement in schools and limits law enforcement access for immigration purposes, directly protecting students/staff from enforcement.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4095

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the administration of challenge oaths to voter applicants

Requires persons administering challenge oaths to voter applicants to attest that the challenge is being made in good faith and to provide certain identifying information; requires challenge oaths to be presented to a challenged voter applicant in writing.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3654

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain striking workers who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDecreases suspension period for striking workers seeking unemployment benefits from 2 to 1 week, enabling faster access to financial support during labor disputes.90% confidence

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 1507

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances at up to 100% of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) fair market rent (FMR) for a recipient's unit size in their district. It directly affects low-income housing recipients who receive shelter assistance through local social services districts. The key provision mandates that allowances cover the recipient's actual rent obligation, capped at HUD's current FMR for their specific area and unit size. This change ensures assistance aligns with local rental market rates rather than fixed or lower rates. The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates local districts to cover up to 100% of HUD FMR for shelter allowances, ensuring adequate funding for low-income housing assistance programs.92% confidence HousingSupports HousingMandates shelter allowances cover up to 100% of HUD's FMR, ensuring low-income recipients' rent obligations are met without excessive out-of-pocket costs.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 407

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the use of reverse location and reverse keyword searches

Prohibits the search, with or without a warrant, of geolocation and keyword data of a group of people who are under no individual suspicion of having committed a crime, but rather are defined by having been at a given location at a given time or searched particular words, phrases, character strings, or websites.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless bulk geolocation/keyword searches without individual suspicion, protecting civil rights and enhancing law enforcement accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 407 prohibits mass surveillance via reverse location/keyword searches, protecting privacy for all, including immigrants, from potential targeting by enforcement agencies without individual suspicion.75% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits suspicionless searches of geolocation and keyword data, directly protecting data privacy and digital rights within the technology domain.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4669

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the New York state office of civil representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings

Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.

HousingSupports HousingEstablishes right to counsel in eviction proceedings, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing disputes95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2059

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a COVID-19 pandemic response study commission

Establishes the COVID-19 pandemic response study commission to conduct a study of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; provides for the repeal of such commission upon the completion of the commission's final report.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1983

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact

Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact; provides a streamlined pathway for medical professionals who are licensed in multiple states to obtain medical licensure in New York.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlined licensure for medical professionals improves cross-state access to healthcare services, aligning with 'improves patient access' indicator.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 292

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Allows access to sealed records and certain confidential records by the New York city civilian complaint review board in furtherance of the board's duties and functions

Allows access to sealed records and certain confidential records by the New York city civilian complaint review board in furtherance of the board's duties and functions.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track