Sen. Jessica Ramos

Co-sponsor S 4071

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Includes stormwater in the definition of sewage for purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities

Maddy summaryThis bill amends multiple sections of New York's public authorities law to explicitly include "stormwater" in the legal definition of "sewage" for water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities. It adds a new definition stating "stormwater" means water runoff that exceeds soil absorption capacity during rain or melt events. The change directly affects these public authorities by expanding their regulatory scope to cover stormwater under existing sewage-related rules. The bill does not create new programs or funding but clarifies how stormwater is legally treated in water management frameworks. (164 words)

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands sewage regulations to cover stormwater runoff, enhancing pollution control for waterways under existing authority85% confidence

Passed May 19, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5241

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to utilization review determinations

Provides that certain utilization review determinations shall be made consistent with medical and scientific evidence; includes services for mental health and substance use disorders as part of emergency services.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncludes mental health/substance use services in emergency care, requiring evidence-based utilization reviews - expands access to critical care.95% confidence

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 158

In committee · New York Senate · 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 JusticeAuthorizes sentence reductions for eligible inmates, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2523

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the jobs and housing pilot program to create jobs in the construction industry and address the housing crisis

Establishes the "jobs and housing act"; directs the private housing finance agency to develop and administer a jobs and housing pilot program to construct and preserve housing, including workforce housing, that is affordable to low and moderate income persons, and creates jobs for those who build and work in such housing.

HousingSupports HousingBill creates a pilot program to develop/redevelop housing affordable to 130% AMI, directly advancing affordable housing access as defined in topic description.95% confidence

In committee May 18, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 412

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to granting the legislature the power to direct the attorney-general by concurrent resolution to inquire into matters concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice

Grants the legislature the authority to direct the attorney-general by concurrent resolution to inquire into matters concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice.

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 878

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds protections for minors during police interrogation, strengthening due process and civil rights in criminal justice procedures.95% confidence

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 10450

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the board of education and the trustees or sole trustee of every school district to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students

Requires the board of education and the trustees or sole trustee of every school district to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusive policies for transgender students, expanding educational access and protecting student rights within the school system.85% confidence

In committee May 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 10459

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices

Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a bicycle lane safety program to enforce restrictions, enhancing transportation safety and protecting infrastructure.90% confidence

In committee May 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 10474

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the Creating Lasting Access to Supported and Inclusive Careers for New York (CLASSIC NY) act

Establishes a disability employment innovation fund; authorizes the issuance of "Classic NY" series license plates consisting of reissued historical license plate designs; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to identify, reserve, and auction certain license plate configurations that are determined to have elevated market value; directs proceeds of "Classic NY" series plates and any auctioned plates to be deposited into the disability employment innovation fund.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new fund by auctioning license plates, directly increasing state funding for disability employment programs.85% confidence

In committee May 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6865

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the creation of a "ebony alert system" for missing Black youth

Provides for the creation of an ebony alert system to be activated on behalf of Black youth who are reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, at risk, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired, or who have been abducted.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates targeted alert system for missing Black youth to address racial disparities in law enforcement response, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.85% confidence

In committee May 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track