Sen. Leroy Comrie

Co-sponsor S 1452

In committee · New York Senate · 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 co-op ownership applications for fairness, advancing affordable housing access through cooperative homeownership model85% confidence

In committee Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5454

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn

Maddy summaryBill S 5454 mandates universal cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening for all newborn infants. This bill requires that every newborn be tested for CMV, primarily through a urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or a nucleic acid-based test such as a dried blood-spot. It also grants the commissioner the authority to approve alternative diagnostic tests if they are deemed equally or more effective. This legislation ensures that all newborns receive CMV screening.

In committee Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1086

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to enacting the empire state licensing act; repealer

Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill provides access to professional licenses regardless of an applicant's immigration status, directly supporting immigrant integration and access to services.95% confidence

In committee Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6976

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee

Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates council to implement road salt reduction, directly mitigating water pollution and protecting ecosystems from salt runoff impacts.90% confidence

died Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3559

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be determination of medical necessity for coverage of a breast ultrasound

Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be considered a determination of medical necessity for purposes of coverage of breast ultrasounds as recommended by a provider of mammography services.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers cover breast ultrasounds when dense breast tissue is noted, expanding access to preventive care without prior authorization.92% confidence

In committee Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 8001

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects

Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to community water systems and non-community water systems for water quality projects that relate to the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds PFAS removal in water systems, directly reducing pollution and protecting water quality per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

In committee Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4228

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to prohibiting financial institutions from charging a fee for periodic paper statements

Prohibits certain financial institutions from charging a fee for periodic paper statements when such statements are required for an application for public assistance.

In committee Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 7875

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the sales and use tax exemption for certain transactions in precious metal bullion held for investment purposes

Requires that sales tax exempt precious metal bullion shall be purchased by a bank, a foreign government, the U.N. or the state, federal or local government.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts tax exemption eligibility to specific entities, closing potential loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility by limiting tax revenue loss.90% confidence

In committee Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4191

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to requiring certain distribution centers to be equipped with electric vehicle charging stations

Requires distribution centers which are 50,000 sq. ft. or more to be equipped with electric vehicle charging stations as determined by the secretary of state and NYSERDA.

EnergySupports EnergyRequires EV charging infrastructure at large distribution centers, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through mandated infrastructure development.95% confidence

died Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1464

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act"

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires companies to develop packaging reduction/recycling plans, directly reducing waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

died Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track