Sen. Andrew Lanza

Primary S 3072

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2026 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour

Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2026 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour; eliminates the exemption from provisions, relating to the use of portable electronic devices in motor vehicles, granted to commercial motor vehicles, police, firefighters and emergency vehicle operators.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3074

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to develop guidelines for transportation of students on field trips

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to develop guidelines for transportation of students on field trips.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3075

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to penalties for intent to cause injury to an animal

Relates to penalties for intent to cause injury to an animal.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4106

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Imposes strict liability on manufacturers, owners, and operators of unmanned motor vehicles

Imposes strict liability on manufacturers, owners, and operators of unmanned motor vehicles.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4089

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Makes the inability to pay child support an affirmative defense to non-support of child offenses, rather than an element of such offenses

Makes the inability to pay child support an affirmative defense to non-support of child offenses, rather than an element of such offenses.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4107

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and findings thereon

Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and the arbitrator's findings of fact and conclusions of law.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4109

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides that a charitable bail organization may only post bail for a person who can prove that he or she is indigent

Provides that a charitable bail organization may only post bail for a person who can prove that he or she is indigent.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4108

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the registration and regulation of animal breeders

Relates to the registration and regulation of animal breeders; requires each to be licensed; creates a breeder licensing fund; exempts not-for-profit organizations.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4095

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes limitations upon real property tax levies in N.Y. city

Limits, in cities having a population of one million or more, the annual increase in real property taxes.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4123

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the child custody reform act

Enacts the child custody reform act to provide uniform statewide standards for the litigation and mediation of child custody disputes; provides for an initial planning conference between the judge and all parties to attempt a settlement; provides for mediation unless the court finds mediation is inappropriate; requires the chief administrator of the courts to establish plans for the conduct of administration of the mediation and preparation of evaluation reports.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track