Sen. Cordell Cleare

Co-sponsor S 9051

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors

Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI chatbot features to protect minors, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy as per its explicit focus on safety standards and rights of action.92% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8616

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "protecting consumers and jobs from discriminatory pricing act"

Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.

TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits algorithmic pricing and digital shelf tech in retail, restricting specific technology use to prevent discriminatory pricing.95% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1452

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "fairness in cooperative homeownership act"

Enacts the "fairness in cooperative homeownership act"; regulates the submission and determinations of applications for ownership of cooperative apartments.

HousingSupports HousingRegulates co-op ownership applications for fairness, advancing affordable housing access through cooperative homeownership model85% confidence

In committee Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 949

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to service of certain notice of violations returnable to the environmental control board

Provides for service of notice of violations of any provision of title sixteen of the administrative code of the city of New York by the department of sanitation on a respondent that is a closed commercial establishment.

In committee Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1086

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to enacting the empire state licensing act; repealer

Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill provides access to professional licenses regardless of an applicant's immigration status, directly supporting immigrant integration and access to services.95% confidence

In committee Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 3559

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be determination of medical necessity for coverage of a breast ultrasound

Allows a notice of dense breast tissue to be considered a determination of medical necessity for purposes of coverage of breast ultrasounds as recommended by a provider of mammography services.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers cover breast ultrasounds when dense breast tissue is noted, expanding access to preventive care without prior authorization.92% confidence

In committee Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 8026

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing

Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly expands internet access through ConnectAll grant program, directly promoting digital equity as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 4697

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Creates the Checkout NY pass

Creates the "Checkout NY" pass, a comprehensive pass that allows for free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites and recreational facilities; provides one such pass to each consolidated, federated and cooperative public library system within the state free of charge for circulation.

In committee Jun 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1464

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act"

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires companies to develop packaging reduction/recycling plans, directly reducing waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

died Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1913

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"

Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits discrimination against 340B program participants, ensuring continued access to discounted drugs for covered entities and pharmacies, advancing patient access to affordable medications.95% confidence

Passed Jun 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track