Asm. Chris Eachus

Primary A 1762

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires certain railroad corporations to submit quarterly inspection reports to the department of transportation

Requires every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state to submit quarterly reports to the department of transportation detailing such railroad corporation's inspections of any train yard and freight train operated in the state by such corporation; directs the department of transportation to conduct follow up inspections.

TransportationSupports TransportationRequires rail inspection reports and DOT follow-ups, enhancing transportation safety standards for freight rail operations within the state.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5220

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a sales tax exemption for school supplies

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts sales tax on school supplies purchased between the fourth Thursday in August and the first Monday in September. It directly affects families buying items like backpacks, notebooks, art supplies, and computers priced under $3,000 during this specific back-to-school window. The law covers classroom essentials including pencils, calculators, glue, and writing instruments, as listed in the bill text. This policy change removes sales tax liability for these purchases during the designated period, providing a temporary financial benefit for households.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts sales tax on school supplies during back-to-school, providing tax relief for families. Directly aligns with tax relief for middle/lower income.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationExempts sales tax on school supplies during back-to-school season, reducing costs for families and improving access to educational materials like notebooks and computers.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 7476

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to transferring any unspent funds from the regents health care professional opportunity scholarship program to the regents physician loan forgiveness program

Transfers any unspent funds from the regents health care professional opportunity scholarship program to the regents physician loan forgiveness program; provides direction to distribute these funds to meet the same purposes as originally intended.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareTransfers unspent funds to physician loan forgiveness program, maintaining healthcare workforce support without defunding; aligns with funding/strengthening healthcare professional access.92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 7522

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions

Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits step therapy for serious mental health coverage, ensuring timely access to necessary treatments and protecting patient rights per bill language.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5045

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires hospitals and medical facilities to notify nursing homes or assisted living facilities of a positive COVID-19 test result for a resident of such nursing home or assisted living facility

Requires hospitals and medical facilities to notify nursing homes or assisted living facilities upon receipt of a positive COVID-19 test result for a resident of such nursing home or assisted living facility; provides penalties for violations.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely notification of COVID-19 cases to nursing homes, enhancing infection control and resident safety in healthcare facilities.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3582

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes an unemployment bridge program; establishes digital ad tax act; appropriation

Establishes an unemployment bridge program and an unemployment bridge program fund to provide wage replacement to workers that do not qualify for unemployment insurance or other worker wage assistance programs and who have lost a major source of income due to lost work (Part A); establishes the "Digital Ad Tax Act (DATA)" creating a tax on digital advertising services (Part B).

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates digital ad tax (DATA) and funds unemployment bridge program, increasing tax revenue and government spending for public assistance.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes unemployment bridge program fund for wage replacement to workers excluded from standard unemployment benefits, expanding worker financial support.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8377

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for the employment of school nurses for the inspection of pupils attending certain public schools

Provides for the employment of school nurses for the inspection of pupils attending certain public schools; relates to school districts and boards of cooperative educational services.

EducationSupports EducationMandates school nurse employment for pupil health inspections, directly supporting student well-being and safety in K-12 schools, a core educational environment component.90% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates school nurse employment for pupil health inspections, directly advancing school-based health services within the healthcare topic framework.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3044

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides that a fire company may elect to include call firefighters within its membership who shall receive a stipend for each call that he or she responds to

Provides that a fire company may elect to include call firefighters within its membership who shall receive a stipend for each call that such firefighter responds to.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 118

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; and makes conforming amendments

Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 267

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires notification to victims upon the conditional release of an incarcerated individual convicted of a crime against a member of the same family or household

Requires the state board of parole to provide notification to victims upon the conditional release of an incarcerated individual convicted of a crime against a member of the same family or household.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates victim notification for family/household crime releases, enhancing victim protection within criminal justice system.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track