Sen. Leroy Comrie

Primary S 4231

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to requiring the notification of a public utility company's or municipality's customers when the supply rate increases by at least forty percent and to notify such customers of bill assistance

Requires the notification of a public utility company's or municipality's customers when the supply rate increases by at least forty percent and to notify such customers of bill assistance programs by posting on the utility company's website.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5346

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes absentee voting for religious observance or practice

Provides that a qualified voter may receive an absentee ballot if such voter is unable to appear personally at the polling place of the election district in which such individual is a qualified voter because of a religious observance or practice.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1740

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers

Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers or other means of access to individuals who disclose they have difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription drug containers; defines "prescription drug reader" to mean a device which is capable of audibly conveying information contained on the label of a prescription drug; makes exceptions.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareImproves patient access to prescription information for visually impaired individuals, aligning with healthcare accessibility protections and patient rights indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2151

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer and employment contracts; repealer

Prohibits mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer and employment contracts; repeals existing provisions prohibiting mandatory arbitration clauses in certain consumer contracts.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 4082

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits motor vehicle insurers from discrimination on the basis of socioeconomic factors in determining algorithms used to construct actuarial tables, coverage terms, premiums and/or rates

Prohibits motor vehicle insurers from discrimination on the basis of socioeconomic factors in determining algorithms used to construct actuarial tables, coverage terms, premiums and/or rates.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6751

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees from the definition of qualified film

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill excludes AI/autonomous vehicle film productions displacing workers from tax credits, restricting tech adoption to protect jobs in film production.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3417

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Includes underrepresented ethnic groups in the admission criteria for the science and technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry program

Updates the admission criteria for the science and technology entry program and collegiate science and technology entry program to consider whether a student is a member of an ethnic group that is underrepresented in the eligible profession they are pursuing.

EducationSupports EducationUpdates admission criteria to include underrepresented ethnic groups in STEM programs, expanding educational access and equity in science/tech fields.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5147

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to creating NYCHA-based health centers

Relates to creating NYCHA-based health centers to provide basic health services for residents living on NYCHA campuses, specifically specialty care and testing for lead poisoning and mold exposure and specifically respiratory related illnesses.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates NYCHA health centers providing specialty care/testing for lead/mold/respiratory issues, expanding access to basic health services for residents.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill creates NYCHA health centers addressing lead/mold in affordable housing, improving resident health and living conditions in public housing complexes.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2155

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes the city of New York to establish a residential parking system in the postal designation and area of Queens village near the UBS arena

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York City to create a residential parking permit system specifically in the Queens Village postal area near UBS Arena. It allows the city council to establish rules requiring permits for residents parking in that zone, while ensuring at least 15% of spaces remain available for nonresidents and providing 60-minute short-term parking. The system must include public hearings, exempt certain registered vehicles, set fee schedules, and credit fees to the city's general fund. It directly affects residents and visitors in that specific Queens neighborhood, aiming to manage parking demand near the arena.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4108

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to demolition costs of residential property

Provides that an owner of a residential building which has been deemed unsafe because of an arson related fire shall be charged the actual cost of demolition.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track