Sen. Cordell Cleare

Primary S 6679

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires nursing homes that maintain a trust fund or funds into which residents' money is deposited to conduct quarterly audits and to report the findings of such audits to the commissioner of public health

Requires nursing homes that maintain a trust fund or funds into which residents' money is deposited to conduct quarterly audits and to report the findings of such audits to the commissioner of public health.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires nursing home financial audits to protect resident funds, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare oversight.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3780

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the New York city housing authority to contract with non-profit private entities when qualifying for certain programs

Relates to requiring the New York city housing authority to contract with non-profit private entities when qualifying for certain programs; requires the New York city housing authority to contract with a non-profit private entity when converting property to Section 8 units in order to qualify for any program that allows such private entity to renovate, repair, maintain and/or operate such New York city housing authority property.

HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to contract with non-profits for Section 8 conversions, aligning with affordable housing programs and tenant-focused management per Section 8 standards.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6461

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires telemarketers to add a customer's telephone number to all do-not-call lists maintained by such telemarketer

Requires telemarketers to add a customer's telephone number to all do-not-call lists maintained by such telemarketer when a customer requests to add their number to any do-not-call list maintained by such telemarketer.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1079

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires intervention in incidents involving incarcerated individuals

Requires every police officer, peace officer and employee of a correctional facility to intervene in incidents of violence involving incarcerated individuals.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires intervention in prison violence, promoting safety and accountability in correctional facilities, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6522

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to disclosing certain investment managers and investments

Allows any enrollee of the New York State common retirement fund to request a list of investment managers on contract with the office of state comptroller to make investment contracts for the office of state comptroller division of pensions, investment, and cash management and the contents of any contracts and opportunistic investment contracts made by such investment manager.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7180

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the state's model law enforcement use of force policy to conform to standards promulgated by the United Nations

Requires the state's model law enforcement use of force policy to conform to the United Nations basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials and the United Nations code of conduct for law enforcement officials.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates alignment with UN use of force standards, enhancing police accountability and civil rights protections in law enforcement policy.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5664

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the availability of recordings and transcripts of meetings of the New York state public authorities control board

Requires recordings and transcripts of meetings of the New York state public authorities control board be posted and maintained on its public website.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7564

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to establishing a coordinator for asylum seeker services

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Coordinator of Asylum Seeker Services to oversee and integrate support for asylum seekers in New York State. The Governor and the Mayor of New York City will jointly appoint this coordinator. The coordinator will be responsible for developing a systemic response to various needs, including housing, healthcare, education, language services, and transportation. This role involves integrating efforts across specific state agencies, as well as applicable local and federal agencies, to facilitate resettlement and access to federal programs.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates Coordinator of Asylum Seeker Services to integrate housing, healthcare, and support systems for asylum seekers, advancing immigrant integration and protection.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2082

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to a working families tax credit

Provides for a working families tax credit; directs quarterly prepayment of the credit; provides for a sliding reduction in the credit for incomes which exceed a certain threshold.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for working families targeting middle/lower income with sliding scale, aligning with tax relief indicators95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3487

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the employee status of an individual

Relates to the employee status of an individual; establishes criteria for determining whether labor or services performed for remuneration qualify as employment.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track