Sen. Mario Mattera

Co-sponsor S 221

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to criminal possession and criminal sale of a controlled substance

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law to set a 15-gram threshold for stimulants. It specifies that possessing 15 grams or more of a stimulant, or selling 15 grams or more of a stimulant, will be classified as a class A-I felony. These changes directly affect individuals who possess or sell stimulant drugs (like cocaine or methamphetamine) in quantities meeting or exceeding this weight. The bill does not alter existing thresholds for narcotics or methadone.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for stimulant possession/sale above 15g, classifying as class A-I felony, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 33

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes a temporary state commission to study and investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic response on deaths in nursing homes; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes a temporary state commission to study and investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic response on deaths in nursing homes; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1205

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals

Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals; requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for animal cruelty, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator under oppose stance92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1470

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Directs a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation

Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation within nine months after the effective date and every four years thereafter.

EnergySupports EnergyMandates analysis comparing renewable energy feasibility to other methods, advancing evaluation for potential policy support.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1411

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Imposes additional penalties upon persons convicted of animal abuse

Requires unsealing of court records of youthful offenders convicted of animal abuse offense; provides that such persons undergo a psychiatric evaluation and treatment where necessary.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5414

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for penalties for causing the death of an animal

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5414) adds a new offense to New York's Agriculture and Markets Law: causing the death of an animal through specific acts of cruelty defined in existing sections (353 or 353-a) becomes a class D felony. It directly affects individuals who commit intentional cruelty (like torture, maiming, or unjustified injury) that results in an animal's death. The key mechanism is amending the law to treat the death itself as a separate felony when it occurs during the commission of other animal cruelty crimes. This raises penalties from misdemeanors to a felony for those whose actions lead to animal fatalities.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds new felony for animal cruelty death, expanding criminalization beyond typical criminal justice reform scope95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3374

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to allowing a nursing home patient to install an electronic monitoring device or connected device in such patient's room

Relates to allowing a nursing home patient to install, operate and maintain, at such patient's own expense, an electronic monitoring device or connected device in such patient's room.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights in healthcare settings by allowing nursing home patients to install monitoring devices at their own expense.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3469

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Extends the statute of limitations for certain sexual harassment complaints

Extends the statute of limitations for complaints alleging cases of sexual harassment in employment, to 3 years or within 1 year of the complainant's employment termination at such employer, whichever is later.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends statute of limitations for employment sexual harassment complaints, strengthening workers' legal recourse and protecting rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 236

Failed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to setting bail for defendants that pose a current physical threat to public safety

Requires the court to make an individualized determination whether a defendant poses a current physical threat to any person or to public safety when making a bail determination.

Failed Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8124

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to circumstances under which a consumer may be subject to a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan

Allows for a new special open enrollment period to choose a new health insurance plan for consumers in certain instances to allow for continuity of care with an existing health care provider.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables special enrollment for continuity of care with existing providers, improving patient access to health insurance plans.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track