Sen. Jessica Ramos

Co-sponsor S 2303

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Precludes inadmissible statements made by defendants because of false information and requires data collection of recorded interrogations

Precludes inadmissible statements made by defendants because of false facts about evidence or because of a statement that undermines the reliability of the defendant's statement; requires data collection and analysis by the division of criminal justice services of recorded interrogations.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2340

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Decriminalizes possession of controlled substances, establishes the drug decriminalization task force; repealer

Eliminates criminal and civil penalties for possession of controlled substances; establishes the drug decriminalization task force to develop recommendations for reforming state laws, regulations and practices so that they align with the stated goal of treating substance use disorder as a disease, rather than a criminal behavior.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2377

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the New York state cancer services program to provide various cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost; appropriation

Requires the New York state cancer services program to provide various cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to certain persons and to provide informational pamphlets on such cancers.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2345

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts "the prison minimum wage act" relating to payment for labor performed by incarcerated individuals

Enacts "the prison minimum wage act" relating to payment for labor performed by incarcerated individuals.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2334

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing for the release of certain grand jury proceeding materials on the basis of enduring historical importance

Allows a person to petition the court for grand jury proceeding materials on the basis of enduring historical importance.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2423

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2401

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Repeals chapter 834 of the laws of 1940.

Relates to the removal of certain policemen.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2516

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits the metropolitan transportation authority from establishing certain limitations relating to wheeled carts and the amount of time customers may remain in certain areas of subway stations

Prohibits the metropolitan transportation authority from establishing certain limitations relating to wheeled carts and the amount of time customers may remain in certain areas of subway stations and from ejecting customers for blocking free movement in a station or on a stairway, elevator, escalator, platform or conveyance.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2479

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations; provides that an employer shall pay an employee for at least 4 hours at the basic minimum hourly wage for each day an employee reports for work as instructed but is given less than four hours of work.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2386

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes a culturally responsive education curriculum and standards; appropriation

Establishes a culturally responsive education curriculum and standards; requires all school districts, charter schools and private schools to integrate culturally responsive education throughout the education of all students at all grade levels; establishes a pilot program in culturally responsive education; appropriates $25,000,000 therefor.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track