Asm. Jeffrey Dinowitz

Primary A 1377

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Makes chapter 689 of the laws of 1993 permanent

Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent the 1993 law allowing electronic court appearances in certain counties, which was previously set to expire in 2025. It directly affects defendants and court participants in those counties who use electronic methods instead of physical court attendance. The key change removes the expiration date, ensuring the electronic appearance process remains in effect indefinitely without needing future legislative action.

TechnologySupports TechnologyMakes electronic court appearances permanent, enabling continued tech-enabled access to justice without expiration, aligning with expanding digital access in public services.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 6024

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to an excise tax on the sale of ammunition

Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the firearm violence intervention fund to help victims of and witnesses to violence.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on ammunition sales to fund firearm violence intervention program, directly allocating tax revenue to a public safety initiative.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1318

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a state SNAP minimum benefit program

Establishes a state SNAP minimum benefit program to provide a minimum amount of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits that is higher than the amount of federal SNAP benefits.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5756

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to first responders coming into contact with saliva by spitting, throwing, tossing, or expelling from or by an individual

Relates to first responders, including correction officers, coming into contact with saliva by spitting, throwing, tossing, or expelling from or by an individual.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4434

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to purchasing restrictions on persons boycotting Israel and the investment of certain public funds in companies boycotting Israel

Relates to purchasing restrictions on persons boycotting Israel and the investment of certain public funds in companies boycotting Israel; requires the commissioner of general services to compile a list of companies boycotting Israel; establishes that such companies will be considered non-responsive bidders.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 532

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to prohibiting forensic evaluations in a custody or visitation proceeding; repealer

Prohibits courts from ordering an evaluation of a party or child or allowing into evidence a forensic report created by a forensic evaluator on a party or child to assist such court in a child custody or visitation determination.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8839

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder

Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder; incorporates into law federal enforcement rules set forth in the federal mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008.

HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurance discrimination for mental health/substance use disorders, aligning with federal parity laws to protect patient rights and expand coverage access.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 526

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a cause of action for fertility fraud

Establishes a cause of action for fertility fraud; allows patients who have undergone assisted reproduction procedures to bring a cause of action if human reproductive material other than that which was consented to by the patient is used in such procedure; allows for compensatory and punitive damages.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights in fertility healthcare services by enabling legal recourse for unauthorized reproductive material use, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5052

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires high schools to provide a course in financial literacy and requires students to complete such course as a condition of graduation

Requires high schools in grades nine through twelve to provide a course in financial literacy; requires students to complete such course as a condition of graduation.

EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum as graduation requirement, enhancing student financial education standards and curriculum content.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 282

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing universal school meals to students

Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.

EducationSupports EducationMandates free school meals for all students in participating schools, removing financial barriers to educational access and aligning with expanded access indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track