Asm. John Zaccaro

Co-sponsor A 7203

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "New York state nurse employment, enhancement and dignity act"

Enacts the "New York state nurse employment, enhancement and dignity act" to provide hazard pay to nurses during a state disaster emergency, an annual tax credit for nurses, a student loan forgiveness program for nurses, and preferential school admission for nurses.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAnnual tax credit for nurses provides direct tax relief, aligning with fiscal support indicators for healthcare workers.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides hazard pay, tax credits, loan forgiveness for nurses - directly supports healthcare workforce stability and access to care95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3285

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Allows a licensed pharmacist to order and administer certain tests

Maddy summaryThis bill allows licensed pharmacists in New York to order and administer specific diagnostic tests, directly affecting pharmacists and patients seeking convenient testing. It authorizes pharmacists to perform FDA-authorized tests for conditions like COVID-19, flu, RSV, strep throat, HbA1c, hepatitis C, and HIV. The law expands pharmacists' scope of practice to include these tests under federal "waiver" requirements, without requiring additional physician oversight. The provision expires on July 1, 2028, as noted in the bill's text.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacist scope for diagnostic tests, improving patient access to convenient testing without physician oversight, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 35

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to providing notice to elected officials upon receipt of application for a cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license

Requires the cannabis control board to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license in their district.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 8547

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to off premise retail license holders

Relates to off premise retail license holders; increases the number of licenses authorized under section 63 of the alcoholic beverage control law from one to two licenses.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6100

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

HousingSupports HousingBill prevents tenant displacement, preserves affordable housing, and provides ownership/rental opportunities for lower-income tenants, directly advancing tenant protections and affordable housing preservation.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 514

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older if they have served at least fifteen years of their sentence or sentences.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables parole for older inmates after 15+ years served, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce long-term incarceration and promote rehabilitation.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2711

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the historic preservation tax credit transfer program

Establishes the historic preservation tax credit transfer program to provide flexibility and incentives for businesses which rehabilitate historic properties to further promote the development of affordable housing.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit program providing tax relief to businesses for historic preservation, aligning with fiscal incentives for development.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tax credit incentives for rehabilitating historic properties to promote affordable housing development, directly advancing housing goals through funding and development incentives.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 747

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to activities permitted in premises licensed for adult-use on-premises consumption of cannabis

Permits certain activities in premises licensed for adult-use on-premises consumption of cannabis including the sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages and entertainment.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 1576

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to adjournments for right to counsel

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures defendants' right to counsel by mandating court adjournments when unable to secure legal representation, directly protecting civil rights and defendant rights in criminal proceedings.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4731

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the office of organized retail theft

Establishes the office of organized retail theft within the department of law to receive and investigate complaints from any source, or upon its own initiative, of allegations involving the use and role of organized retail theft.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track