Asm. Emérita Torres

Co-sponsor A 8286

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits participation in torture of incarcerated individuals by health professionals

Prohibits participation in torture of incarcerated individuals by health professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits health professionals from torturing incarcerated individuals and mandates reporting, aligning with civil rights protection and criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits health professionals from participating in torture, protecting patient rights and ethical standards in healthcare practice.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 8905

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to the provision of patient health information and medical records

Relates to the provision of patient health information and medical records; expands the definition of medical records to include all health related records; prohibits fees for providing certain records.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands medical records definition and prohibits fees for patient access, enhancing patient rights and access to health information.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 3246

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves exclusion of gains from qualified opportunity zones, closing a tax loophole and increasing taxable income for fiscal responsibility.90% confidence HousingOpposes HousingBill removes tax exclusion for gains in Qualified Opportunity Zones, potentially reducing investment incentives for housing development in low-income areas.65% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 6874

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act

Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act which establishes an artificial intelligence literacy in the digital equity competitive grant program.

EducationSupports EducationBill establishes AI literacy grant program under digital equity, enhancing curriculum and student digital access in education through dedicated funding.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyBill integrates AI literacy into digital equity grant program, directly promoting tech education and access per topic description.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 8953

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "fair share act"

Enacts the "fair share act"; authorizes cities imposing city personal income taxes to adopt and amend local laws imposing an additional tax of two percent on the annual city taxable income of city residents, estates and trusts reporting any return in excess of one million dollars.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 2% tax on high earners (> $1M), aligns with closing tax loopholes and progressive taxation as a fiscal responsibility measure.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 35

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-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 1 co-sponsor 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 733

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Repeals section 2307 of the public health law relating to persons knowing themselves to be infected with venereal disease

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Section 2307 of New York's Public Health Law, which previously addressed individuals knowingly infected with venereal disease. The repeal removes legal provisions that could have led to prosecution of people with certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) who were aware of their status. The law takes immediate effect, preventing any future prosecutions or legal actions under the repealed section. This change directly affects individuals previously covered by this specific public health law provision, though it does not alter other STI-related laws or public health practices.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track