Asm. Karl Brabenec

Co-sponsor A 8504

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the New York state community college funding stability act

Directs the state to provide annual base funding to community colleges operating under the university of the state of New York; requires funding to be indexed to inflation; requires annual reporting.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects annual base funding for community colleges with inflation indexing, securing stable public education spending.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationDirects annual base funding for community colleges with inflation indexing, ensuring stable financial support for higher education institutions.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3482

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment

Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment; provides employers shall be vicariously liable for such work environment.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates legal remedy for abusive work environments, holding employers liable - directly protects workers' rights under labor & employment policies.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4507

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "fairness in cooperative homeownership act"

Enacts the "fairness in cooperative homeownership act"; regulates the submission and determinations of applications for ownership of cooperative apartments.

HousingSupports HousingRegulates cooperative ownership applications to prevent discrimination, advancing fair access to affordable housing models95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2376

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "dismantling student antisemitism act", or "DSA act"

Enacts the "dismantling student antisemitism act", or "DSA act"; requires mandatory sensitivity training that includes the topic of antisemitism; includes reporting requirements regarding antisemitism complaints and disciplinary processes.

Failed Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1143

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing an electronic military ballot application and military ballot transmittal system

Establishes an electronic military ballot application and military ballot transmittal system through which applicants may apply for a military ballot and return a marked military ballot, online.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2373

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires the office of children and family services implement a regional cost factor analysis for child care subsidies

Requires the office of children and family services implement a regional cost factor analysis for child care subsidies; requires social services districts implement such findings.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5145

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the licensing of professional and clinical music therapists

Provides for the licensing of professional and clinical music therapists encompassing the assessment, evaluation, and the therapeutic intervention and treatment of mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral disorders through the use of music.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareLicensing music therapists for mental/behavioral disorder treatment expands specialized healthcare access, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5332

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Includes outside captive salespersons within the definition of an "employee"

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5332) amends New York's Labor Law to include outside captive salespersons within the legal definition of "employee." Specifically, it removes an existing exclusion (Labor Law §651(5)(c)) that previously exempted salespeople contractually bound to one company from employee protections. As a result, these salespersons - previously not covered by minimum wage, overtime, and other labor standards - will now qualify for those protections under state law. The change directly affects captive salespersons employed by single companies, ensuring they receive the same labor rights as other employees.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves exclusion for captive salespersons, extending minimum wage, overtime, and labor protections to previously excluded workers.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2406

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Directs the office of mental health to develop materials relating to suicide prevention for school-aged children; authorizes school districts to include suicide prevention in health class curriculum

Directs the office of mental health to develop materials relating to suicide prevention and identifying signs of depression for school-aged children; authorizes school districts to include suicide prevention in health class curriculum.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates suicide prevention education in school health curriculum, enhancing student mental health support within educational programs.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects mental health office to develop suicide prevention materials for schools, authorizing curriculum inclusion. Expands mental health services in educational settings.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2221

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to noncommercial aviation

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's General Obligations Law to remove a property owner's legal duty to keep premises safe for noncommercial aviation activities. It directly affects property owners (such as landowners or business operators) who host noncommercial aviation, like private flights or recreational flying. The key provision adds "noncommercial aviation" to a list of activities - alongside hiking, fishing, or hang gliding - where owners owe no duty to maintain safety or warn about hazards. The law change takes effect immediately upon passage.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track