Sen. Pete Harckham

Primary S 4126

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides a period of probable usefulness for solar arrays and panels

Provides a period of probable usefulness for the acquisition, construction or reconstruction of or addition to a solar array or solar panel system, whether or not including buildings, land or rights in land, original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus, or the replacement of such equipment, machinery or apparatus.

EnergySupports EnergyExtends tax depreciation period for solar infrastructure, incentivizing renewable energy adoption by reducing financial barriers for solar array investments.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3173

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to clarifying which entities handle the reporting of pregnancy loss

Relates to clarifying which entities handle the reporting of pregnancy loss; the responsibilities of health care providers and penalties for not protecting the identities of individuals who suffered a pregnancy loss.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates healthcare providers to protect patient identities in pregnancy loss reporting, safeguarding patient privacy rights within healthcare services.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5715

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the issuance of appearance tickets for certain violations of the agriculture and markets law

Relates to the issuance of appearance tickets for certain violations of the agriculture and markets law when the person is charged with a crime for which the court may order the posting of a security.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 95

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine, ten, eleven or twelve

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine through twelve; establishes what should be included in such curriculum including the basics of financial planning, budgeting, borrowing, interest rates, personal insurance policies, etc.

EducationSupports EducationMandates financial education curriculum in grades 9-12, enhancing student financial literacy as part of educational programming per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 268

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Includes implantable infusion pumps for chronic non-cancer pain management as standard coverage for medical assistance

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state medical assistance program to cover implantable infusion pumps for chronic non-cancer pain management as a standard benefit. It directly affects individuals enrolled in the medical assistance program who rely on these devices for long-term pain treatment not related to cancer. The key provision amends social services law to explicitly include implantable infusion pumps in the list of covered services. The change would take effect on July 1, 2025.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates standard coverage of implantable infusion pumps for chronic non-cancer pain, expanding medical assistance benefits and improving patient access to pain management services.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5495

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to establishing a model neurodiversity awareness training program

Directs the department of labor, in consultation with the division of human rights and the department of health to produce a model training program on neurodiversity awareness.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirects Labor Department to create neurodiversity awareness training, promoting inclusive workplace practices under employment standards.70% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3409

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes a study on the comparative qualities of cloud computing services and state data center operations

Requires the director of information technology services to undertake a detailed study of the comparative qualities of cloud computing services and state data center operations.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5816

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes

Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 4904

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes a legal services veterans tax credit for attorneys who perform certain services for veterans and disabled veterans

Establishes a legal services veterans tax credit of up to $1,500 for any attorney who performs a minimum of fifty hours of pro bono legal services to a veteran or disabled veteran during a taxable year; provides that such services shall include, but not be limited to, veteran's benefits and appeals, military discharges and upgrades, public benefits, evictions and foreclosures, and consumer debt issues.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes $1,500 tax credit for attorneys providing pro bono veteran services, directly providing tax relief under fiscal policy.95% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransTax credit incentivizes legal aid for veterans' benefits appeals, discharge upgrades, and related issues, directly advancing access to services.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 55

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the overdose prevention and recovery act

Enacts the overdose prevention and recovery act; directs that at least twenty percent of funds from the opioid stewardship fund shall be invested in recovery services and supports; requires an annual report to the legislature regarding funds distributed from the opioid stewardship fund; makes the opioid stewardship fund permanent.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects 20% of opioid fund to recovery services, expanding public health access for addiction treatment under healthcare policy.95% confidence

died Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track