Sen. Jamaal Bailey

Primary S 5266

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes counties with a population of one million or more persons to use the alternative delivery method known as design-build contracts

Authorizes counties with a population of one million or more persons to undertake certain public works pursuant to project labor agreements; authorizes the use of the alternative delivery method known as design-build contracts; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4968

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to establishing a presumption of eligibility for housing and temporary shelter placement for those who lost employment due to a non-essential business shutdown

Relates to establishing a presumption of eligibility for housing and temporary shelter placement for those who lost employment due to a non-essential business shutdown.

HousingSupports HousingEstablishes presumption of eligibility for housing/shelter for job-loss victims due to shutdowns, directly advancing housing access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4561

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prevents interactive computer service providers from knowingly or negligently promoting developed content that is dangerous or otherwise injurious to minors

Prevents interactive computer service providers from knowingly or negligently promoting developed content that is dangerous or otherwise injurious to minors; assesses a civil penalty to social media networks that knowingly or negligently promote such content.

TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media platforms to protect minors from harmful content, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2245

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program

Requires the triborough bridge authority to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program; requires the metropolitan transportation authority to post their fee waiver policy on their website.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 6725

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the advanced coursework expansion incentive grant program

Establishes the advanced coursework expansion incentive grant program to school districts who offer advanced courses to economically disadvantaged students.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds advanced coursework grants for disadvantaged students, allocating state budget toward educational equity and public service expansion.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationCreates grant program to fund advanced courses for disadvantaged students, expanding educational access and supporting underfunded schools through targeted funding.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3634

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires landlords to check state sex offender registry when leasing to a new tenant or on notice of sublet, and to notify tenants with children of certain listings

Requires landlords to check the state sex offender registry when leasing to a new tenant, subtenant or adult occupant, and to notify tenants with children under age sixteen of any listing of such tenant, subtenant or adult occupant as a level three sex offender; exempts landlord from any civil or criminal liability for damages for any discretionary decision to release relevant information pursuant to this section or for failing to release such information, unless it is shown the landlord acted with gross negligence or in bad faith.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 594

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing universal school meals to students

Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state-funded universal school meals, requiring increased public spending on education services per bill summary.85% confidence EducationSupports EducationRequires universal free school meals for all participating schools, removing cost barriers to student nutrition and access. Directly advances educational access and student well-being.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7481

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act

Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act; establishes the nail salon minimum standards council which shall investigate wages and standards within the nail salon industry and submit recommendations on minimum wages, regulations and standards for nail salon workers.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates council to investigate and recommend minimum wages/standards for nail salon workers, directly advancing wage protections in labor sector.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1659

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Mandates that every owner of a cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant shall install security cameras

Enacts "Imette's Law"; mandates that every owner of a cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant, shall install security cameras at every entrance and exit of such establishment.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7901

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to general hospital cost reports

Maddy summaryBill S 7901 requires general hospitals to publicly post their annual financial and statistical reports, known as institutional cost reports, on their websites. These reports are the same ones hospitals submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Hospitals must display these reports conspicuously and post them within 30 days of submitting them to CMS. Failure to comply with this public posting requirement will subject general hospitals to penalties.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track