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D New York Senate · District 26 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Andrew Gounardes

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Total votes
16,044
all sessions
Attendance
98%
278 missed
Lower than 76% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 86% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Sponsored
2,033
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
10
assignments
2,033 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
2,033
Primary
648
Co-sponsor
1,385
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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.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 5231
In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Establishes the crime of staging a construction site accident

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a crime to intentionally stage a construction site accident to file a fraudulent insurance claim. It specifically targets individuals who enter a construction site to create or arrange an accident, or who direct others to do so, with the intent to submit a false insurance claim. The offense is classified as a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. This law directly affects construction workers, contractors, or others involved in insurance claims who might attempt to fabricate accidents for financial gain.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 8360
In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Relates to warranties and sales incentives

Requires every franchisor, including its affiliates and subsidiaries to properly fulfill any warranty agreement and/or franchisor's service contract and to compensate each of its franchised motor vehicle dealers for warranty parts and labor, including but not limited to all warranty repairs, extended service contract repairs, extended warranty repairs, campaigns, service bulletins, policy repairs, component part warranties, factory compensated repairs, recalls, diagnostics, parts and other voluntary stop-sell repairs, and any other franchisor compensated repairs; relates to reimbursement to a motor vehicle dealer from a motor vehicle franchisor.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 7323
In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Enacts the MEGA corporations act mandating worldwide combined reporting for large corporations

Enacts the MEGA corporations act mandating worldwide combined reporting for large corporations that have more than one billion dollars in gross receipts.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 8139
In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Relates to the assessment of extraordinary needs count for purposes of the apportionment of public moneys to school districts employing eight or more teachers

Relates to the assessment of extraordinary needs count for purposes of the apportionment of public moneys to school districts employing eight or more teachers; defines count of homeless children and children or youth in foster care.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 448
In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Enacts the Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new enforcement mechanism allowing certain workers, whistleblowers, or labor organizations to file public lawsuits on behalf of New York's labor department to address violations of specific labor laws. It enables private parties to initiate enforcement actions for issues like unpaid wages or misclassification (covered under Articles 5, 6, 9, 19, 19-A, 19-B, and 25-A), with civil penalties collected going to the state treasury. The law aims to supplement limited public enforcement resources by empowering workers and organizations to act as "private attorneys general" while protecting whistleblowers from retaliation. It explicitly excludes government agencies as targets and applies only to violations covered by designated labor law sections.

In committee Dec 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 6640
Vetoed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor
Relates to death benefits for NYC transit authority members

Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.

Vetoed Dec 19, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor S 3072
Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Relates to the use of consumer credit history for certain purposes

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers and licensing agencies from using an individual's credit history (including credit reports, scores, or self-disclosed credit details) when making hiring, employment, or licensing decisions. It directly affects job applicants and license seekers who might otherwise face barriers due to their credit history. Key exceptions allow credit checks only for specific roles involving national security, law enforcement, financial responsibilities over $10,000, or access to trade secrets. The law applies broadly but exempts positions requiring security clearances, bonding, or fiduciary duties as defined in the bill. It does not prevent agencies from considering unpaid taxes or fines.

Signed into law Dec 19, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor S 4914
Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state; repealer

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.

Signed into law Dec 19, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary S 8087
Vetoed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor
Relates to the definition of overtime ceiling

Relates to the definition of overtime ceiling for members who first become members of a public retirement system of the state on or after April first, two thousand twelve.

Vetoed Dec 19, 2025 0 co-sponsors
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