Asm. MaryJane Shimsky

Co-sponsor A 610

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools

Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students who do not receive services pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act.

EducationSupports EducationRequires development of health/mental health professional ratios in schools, enhancing student access to support services beyond IDEA coverage, aligning with student program improvement indicators.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates development of mental health professional-to-student ratios in schools, directly expanding access to mental health services for students outside IDEA coverage.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2454

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to review of projects affecting the availability of maternity services

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospital changes to maternity services to undergo review, ensuring continued availability of perinatal care.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2127

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the Hudson Valley power authority, and providing for its powers and duties

Establishes the Hudson Valley power authority to own and operate electricity service and to create or acquire one or more wholly owned subsidiaries or membership interests in subsidiaries; establishes energy observatory corporations for studying and enabling effective community governance of power authorities; makes related provisions.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4439

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses and provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.

EnergySupports EnergyRequires public utilities to build infrastructure for electric buses, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through mandated infrastructure development.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates zero-emission bus procurement and infrastructure, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy adoption in public transit.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates procurement of zero-emission buses and requires utility infrastructure for charging, promoting sustainable public transit infrastructure and electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6871

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to human-relevant research funding for scientific testing on animals and establishes the promoting ethical testing solutions fund

Relates to human-relevant research funding for scientific testing on animals to promote human-relevant research alternatives to scientific animal testing and establishes the promoting ethical testing solutions fund.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes 'promoting ethical testing solutions fund' with state budget allocation for human-relevant research alternatives, directly advancing program funding under budgetary spending.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2289

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act

Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates disclosure of drug manufacturer arrangements delaying generics, promoting lower drug costs and improved patient access to affordable medications.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 63

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the child and family well-being program and fund

Establishes the child and family well-being program and fund for the distribution of grants to eligible nonprofit community-based providers to respond to children's and families' needs in communities.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5015

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Waives pandemic unemployment assistance repayments under certain circumstances

Waives Unemployment Pandemic Benefits repayments in whole or in part if the payment of such pandemic unemployment assistance was without fault on the part of the claimant and such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill waives unjust repayment demands for pandemic unemployment benefits, protecting workers from financial burden related to unemployment assistance.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3070

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Suspends all unnecessary travel to states that have discriminatory laws for access to women's reproductive health services

Suspends all unnecessary travel to states that have discriminatory laws for access to women's reproductive health services, including but not limited to, limitations on access to abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects access to reproductive healthcare by suspending travel to states with restrictive abortion laws, aligning with patient rights and access indicators under healthcare.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4945

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the relocated worker grant program

Establishes the relocated worker grant program which requires the empire state development corporation to design and implement the relocated worker grant program which shall include a certification process to certify relocated workers and certify qualifying expenses for a reimbursement grant; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides reimbursement for relocated workers' expenses, aiding employment mobility and stability without restricting labor protections.80% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track