Sen. Jesse Hamilton

Co-sponsor S 3187

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires landlord to pay penalties if he fails in action to evict tenant on grounds of primary residency

Provides that an owner or lessor of a rent controlled or rent stabilized unit who commences an action in bad faith to recover possession on the grounds that it is not occupied as the tenant's primary residence shall be liable for the tenant's court costs and attorney's fees in addition to an amount which is three times the monthly rent or actual damages.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3324

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to presumption of dismissal of residential mortgage foreclosure actions for repeated plaintiff non-appearance or failure to meet readiness deadlines

Relates to presumption of dismissal of residential mortgage foreclosure actions for repeated plaintiff non-appearance or failure to meet readiness deadlines.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5589

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to culturally responsive teaching

Requires the department of education to establish professional development programs in culturally responsive instruction and provide access to those programs on its website.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 7002

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the functions of the chief administrator of the courts

Relates to the functions of the chief administrator of the courts; relates to reporting requirements.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4161

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor

Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor and any such subsequent violation shall be a class E felony.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2447

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for the reporting of victims of gun violence to the office of mental health

Provides for the reporting of victims of gun violence to the office of mental health for referral to local social services districts for assessment and treatment.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2844

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing Haitian Creole language voting materials

Relates to providing Haitian Creole language voting materials.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4163

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1593

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation; repealer

Repeals provisions permitting rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2663

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Promotes transparency and equity in the utilization review process by ensuring that agents are independent, having no existing relationships with the reviewed entity

Promotes transparency and equity in the utilization review process by ensuring that agents are independent, having no existing relationships with the reviewed entity.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track