Sen. Robert Jackson

Co-sponsor S 3425

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for establishment of the New York Health plan

Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, including a payroll assessment, similar to the Medicare tax; establishes a temporary commission on implementation of the plan; provides for collective negotiations by health care providers with New York Health.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes New York Health Trust Fund to finance healthcare program, creating dedicated budget allocation for public health services.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes comprehensive health insurance program for NY residents, creating new coverage access and funding mechanisms through the New York Health Trust Fund.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 105

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "consumer and small business protection act"

Enacts the "Consumer and Small business Protection Act"; relates to standing for persons affected by prohibited or unlawful business practices; expands prohibited acts to include unfair, deceptive or abusive acts.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5999

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the New York state fair tenant credit reporting act

Enacts the New York state fair tenant credit reporting act to ensure that negative credit reporting by landlords can only occur under fair and transparent circumstances.

HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by preventing landlords from unfairly damaging tenant credit scores through transparent reporting requirements.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4121

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to protecting people from civil arrest at certain locations

Protects people from civil arrest while within one thousand feet of a sensitive location, unless such civil arrest is supported by a judicial warrant or judicial order authorizing such civil arrest.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects individuals from civil arrest in sensitive areas, aligning with civil rights safeguards in criminal justice reform without restricting rights or increasing penalties.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1203

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Repeals the Columbia University Education Mixed-Use Development Land Use Improvement and Civic Project Modified General Project Plan adopted by the empire state development corporation on December 18, 2008

Repeals the Columbia University Education Mixed-Use Development Land Use Improvement and Civic Project Modified General Project Plan adopted by the empire state development corporation on December 18, 2008.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 6629

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to prohibiting employers from seeking graduation dates from prospective employees

Prohibits any employer, labor organization, employment agency or licensing agency, or employees or agents thereof, to seek high school, college or graduate program graduation dates from a prospective employee for an interview or as a condition for employment.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employer requests for graduation dates, preventing potential age discrimination in hiring and protecting workers' rights under employment standards.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 7034

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "Honoring Our Pledge to Eliminate Antisemitism (HOPE) act"

Requires state agencies and courts to take into consideration the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition and contemporary examples of antisemitism when reviewing, investigating, or deciding whether there has been a violation of any non-criminal or criminal law, rule, or policy prohibiting discriminatory acts.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7174

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Adjusts the compensation of formerly incarcerated individuals who were unjustly convicted

Retroactively adjusts the compensation of formerly incarcerated individuals who were unjustly convicted; exempts such adjusted income from state income taxes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts retroactive compensation from state income tax, providing direct tax relief to affected individuals per bill's summary.95% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCompensates wrongfully convicted individuals, advancing criminal justice reform by addressing systemic errors and protecting civil rights.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5025

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Updates provisions relating to dignity for all students

Updates provisions relating to dignity for all students including curriculum and teacher training requirements designed to prevent student suicide with a focus on LGBTQ students.

EducationSupports EducationBill establishes suicide prevention curriculum and teacher training for LGBTQ students, enhancing school mental health programs and student safety in educational settings.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 8160

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to increasing the base benefit amount for computation of pension cost-of-living adjustments

Maddy summaryBill S 8160 proposes to increase the base benefit amount used for calculating pension cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees. Currently, these adjustments are computed on a base benefit amount not exceeding $18,000. This bill would raise that base to $21,000, effective September 1, 2026, for pensions

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track