Sen. Robert Jackson

Primary S 4666

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to service retirement benefits for certain members of the New York city employees' retirement system

Provides that for New York city police/fire members, uniformed correction/sanitation revised plan and investigator revised plan members of the New York city employees' retirement system, the service retirement benefit shall not be reduced by the primary social security retirement benefit commencing at age sixty-two.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents reduction of retirement benefits for NYC public safety employees by Social Security, protecting their long-term financial security and benefits.95% confidence

In committee Mar 19, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 6639

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the limitation of overtime compensation in final average salary calculations

Maddy summaryS 6639 increases the percentage of overtime pay excluded from retirement benefit calculations for public employees from 15% to 30% of their regular wages. It directly affects state and local government workers covered by retirement systems using "final average salary" calculations. The bill changes the threshold so more overtime pay will now be included in determining retirement benefits, rather than excluded.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces state retirement costs by excluding more overtime pay, lowering government spending on public employee benefits.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill increases overtime exclusion in retirement calculations (30% vs 15%), reducing public employees' retirement benefits, directly weakening worker compensation protections.95% confidence

In committee Mar 19, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6289

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to primary social security retirement benefits for members of the New York city fire department pension fund

Relates to primary social security retirement benefits for certain members; provides that in the computation of the normal service retirement benefit of members of the New York city fire department pension fund, there shall be no reduction for the primary social security retirement benefit.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents reduction of retirement benefits for NYC firefighters, strengthening pension security by excluding social security offsets.95% confidence

In committee Mar 19, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 6435

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Grants service credit to members of the uniformed correction force of the New York city department of correction covered by provisions of law for over 25 years

Grants service credit to members of the uniformed correction force of the New York city department of correction covered by provisions of law for over 25 years.

In committee Mar 19, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 919

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires certain housing production information to be reported to the department of state

Requires local boards and the division of housing and community renewal to submit certain residential housing and zoning information to the department of state annually; requires such information to be published by the department of state on its website.

Passed Mar 19, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 9510

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy

Provides that neither the unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy, nor aiding or abetting of unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy, shall be deemed as the crime of unauthorized practice.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects licensed massage therapists from criminal charges, supporting healthcare professionals and ensuring regulated access to legitimate health services.85% confidence

In committee Mar 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 119

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to rent registration statements filed by a limited liability company

Requires that any limited liability company who files a rent registration statement shall include a list of all members of such limited liability company and each member's ownership interest.

Passed Mar 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7048

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to review of projects affecting the availability of maternity services

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires regulatory review for hospital changes to maternity services, ensuring continued access to perinatal care and preventing service disruptions.90% confidence

Passed Mar 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4956

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition services program as essential medical care services

Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition services program as essential medical care services.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDesignates jail-based substance use treatment as essential medical care, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - core criminal justice reform priorities.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates jail-based substance use disorder treatment as essential medical care, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Passed Mar 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1610

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires for construction activities that require a state pollutant discharge elimination system permit owners and operators to submit a copy of the required public notice

Requires for construction activities that require a state pollutant discharge elimination system permit owners and operators to submit a copy of the required public notice; requires each county receiving such notice to make such notice publicly available on its website.

Passed Mar 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track