Asm. Emérita Torres

Co-sponsor A 8908

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties

Prohibits local, state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties; excludes certain protective masks.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates law enforcement transparency during public interactions, enhancing accountability and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of police oversight and civil rights protection.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1283

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables sentence reduction for eligible inmates, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation opportunities.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5287

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "consumer and small business protection act"

Enacts the "Consumer and Small business Protection Act"; relates to standing for persons affected by prohibited or unlawful business practices; expands prohibited acts to include unfair, deceptive or abusive acts.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4870

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act; and repeals certain provisions of the public service law relating to gas service and sale

Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.

EnergySupports EnergyRepeals gas service provisions, aligns with climate targets, promotes affordable clean energy transition and reduces fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill aligns utility regulation with climate justice and emission targets, repeals gas service provisions, and establishes transition programs to reduce fossil fuel reliance and emissions.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 7828

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Creates an affordable housing insurance relief fund program

Creates an affordable housing insurance relief fund program to provide grants to eligible projects for reasonable and necessary commercial insurance expenses.

HousingSupports HousingBill creates an insurance relief fund for affordable housing projects, directly funding commercial insurance expenses to advance affordable housing access through financial support.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 7855

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the crimes of unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images in the first, second, and third degree; repealer

Establishes the crimes of unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images in the first, second, and third degree; defines terms and clarifies application of provisions relating to such crimes; extends the statute of limitations for such crimes; repeals provisions relating thereto.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

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 7770

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires the commissioner of labor to prepare an annual report on the cost of living, poverty rates and adequacy of the current minimum wage in the state

Requires the commissioner of labor to prepare an annual report on the cost of living, poverty rates and adequacy of the current minimum wage in the state.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires report on minimum wage adequacy, indicating intent to assess and potentially strengthen wage standards.80% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 7014

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain surveillance, recording and investigation standards

Requires institutions and local correctional facilities to adhere to certain standards regarding the surveillance of incarcerated individuals and detainees, and access to such surveillance recordings.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates surveillance standards and access to recordings in correctional facilities, enhancing oversight and protecting civil rights of incarcerated individuals.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2134

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the supportive housing modernization act

Establishes a five-year window for any entity participating in the New York state supportive housing program (NYSSHP) in good standing with such program to participate in a request for proposal to increase their contract rates up to ESSHI levels.

HousingSupports HousingBill increases funding for supportive housing program by allowing higher contract rates, strengthening affordable housing for vulnerable populations. Directly advances housing program funding.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track