Sen. James Skoufis

Primary S 2131

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to requiring the secretary of state to promulgate regulations requiring real estate brokers to institute standardized operating procedures for the prerequisites prospective homebuyers shall meet

Relates to requiring the secretary of state to promulgate regulations requiring real estate brokers to institute standardized operating procedures for the prerequisites prospective homebuyers shall meet prior to receiving any services; allows for a penalty to be imposed on any broker or salesperson who fails to comply with such standardized operating procedures.

Signed into law Dec 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 1765

Vetoed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the closure of certain office of mental health, office for people with developmental disabilities or office of children and family services facilities and institutions

Relates to the closure of certain office of mental health, office for people with developmental disabilities or office of children and family services facilities and institutions.

Vetoed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5162

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires local social services districts to offer to pay childcare providers via a direct deposit for any subsidized child care funds owed

Requires local social service districts to offer to pay childcare providers via a direct deposit for any subsidized child care funds owed; requires the local services offices to provide forms to request such payments.

Signed into law Dec 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 4817

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the disclosure of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of contributors and the amounts contributed that are reported on financial disclosure reports of certain not-for-profit organizations

Prohibits the disclosure of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of contributors and the amounts contributed that are reported on financial disclosure reports of certain not-for-profit organizations.

Signed into law Nov 12, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 1834

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits retail dealers of second hand motor vehicles from selling a motor vehicle without a functioning inflatable restraint system

Prohibits retail dealers of second hand motor vehicles from selling a motor vehicle which is subject to federal motor vehicle safety standards for inflatable restraint systems unless such vehicle is equipped with an inflatable restraint system which conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard applicable to that vehicle and a readiness indicator light indicating a functioning inflatable restraint system.

Signed into law Nov 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 2884

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to penalties for code violations

Relates to penalties for code violations; provides penalties for subsequent violations.

Signed into law Nov 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 4807

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Authorizes pharmacists to provide immunizations which are recommended by centers for disease control and prevention to patients eighteen years or older

Authorizes pharmacists to provide immunizations which are recommended by centers for disease control and prevention to patients eighteen years or older.

Signed into law Nov 2, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 4408

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to disability benefits for firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs

Relates to disability benefits for firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs.

Signed into law Oct 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 4248

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to requiring the best interest of a companion animal to be considered when awarding possession in a divorce

Relates to requiring the court to consider the best interest of a companion animal when awarding possession in a divorce or separation proceeding.

Signed into law Oct 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 1633

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to remedies for violations of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code act which threaten imminent physical harm to occupants of a property

Relates to remedies for violations of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code act which threaten imminent physical harm to occupants of a property.

Signed into law Oct 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors