Sen. Luis Sepúlveda

Co-sponsor J 1758

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously upon receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor and his induction into the Hall of Heroes

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously after he received the Congressional Medal of Honor and was inducted into the Hall of Heroes. The resolution acknowledges Ollis's sacrifice during a 2013 Taliban attack in Afghanistan, where he shielded an allied officer and saved over 40 personnel. It recognizes the Medal of Honor ceremony held at the White House and Ollis's induction at the Pentagon, noting that his name is now inscribed on the Medal of Honor Garden Wall. The resolution concludes by directing a copy of the document to Ollis's family.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran's sacrifice and recognizes his service, which supports veteran recognition and morale.95% confidence

Passed Mar 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3231

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the qualification of voters

Relates to the qualification of voters; provides that a citizen who is seventeen years of age at the time of a primary election and who will be eighteen years of age at the time of the general election for which such primary election is held, shall be eligible to vote in such primary election.

Passed Mar 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2499

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to employment discrimination relating to family leave

Provides that an employee shall not be required to request reinstatement in order to file a discrimination claim regarding paid family medical leave benefits; permits a private right of action for certain violations as an alternative to a workers' compensation claim; provides for attorneys' fees and costs.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers' rights by eliminating reinstatement requirement for family leave discrimination claims and enabling private legal action, strengthening employment protections.95% confidence

Passed Mar 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8533

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to military duty of outside militias in New York state

Prohibits organized militias from another state, territory, or district from entering into New York for the purpose of doing military duty without the express permission of the governor unless such militia has been called into federal service and is acting under authority of the president of the United States.

In committee Mar 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7792

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities

Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities; provides that each person with a disability has the right to autonomously communicate in their preferred manner and utilize any validated communication supports that meet their needs.

In committee Mar 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4805

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the state to handle the income verification process for the purposes of the senior citizen tax exemption

Shifts the conducting of the income verification process for the purposes of the senior citizen tax exemption from municipalities to the department of taxation and finance.

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 1142

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on employment discrimination

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on discriminatory practices in employment; establishes action must be commenced within six years.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends statute of limitations for employment discrimination claims to six years, enabling workers more time to pursue legal action and protecting their rights.95% confidence

Passed Mar 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5089

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Creates the residential condominium owner bill of rights

Creates a residential condominium owner's bill of rights that includes the right to transparency, the right to timely decisions, voting rights, the right to notice, and the right against extraordinary expenses.

Passed Mar 18, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track