Sen. Dan Stec

Co-sponsor S 3624

Failed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to certain required disclosures upon the release of a juvenile or adolescent offender from an office of children and family services facility

Relates to the required disclosure upon the release of a juvenile or adolescent offender from the custody of the office of children and family services of certain records that are necessary to ascertain the nature of such offender's conviction and would be beneficial in identifying and mitigating any risk that such offender could pose if released.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires disclosure of juvenile offender records to assess risk and reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Failed Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5094

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Authorizes the state board of parole to require a violent felony offender to serve their maximum term, if release would pose an imminent threat to society

Authorizes the state board of parole to require a violent felony offender to serve their maximum term, if, by clear and convincing evidence, release would pose an imminent threat to society; authorizes the withholding of good behavior allowances of violent felony offenders by the state board of parole upon such a finding.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates maximum terms for violent offenders via parole board discretion, restricting early release and withholding good behavior allowances - directly increasing mandatory sentencing and limiting parole access.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1469

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Excludes the value of state forest preserve lands in the Adirondack and Catskill parks from use in the determination of state aid to school districts

Excludes the value of state forest preserve lands in the Adirondack and Catskill parks from use in the determination of state aid to school districts.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes non-taxable state lands from school aid calculation, ensuring accurate fiscal management and supporting school district funding.90% confidence EducationOpposes EducationExcluding state forest land value from school aid calculations reduces potential funding for districts, directly impacting school district resources per education funding indicators.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7310

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for a grace period in which former employees of the department of corrections and community supervision that participated in a strike may return to work

Provides for a grace period until July 1, 2025, in which former employees of the department of corrections and community supervision that participated in a strike may return to full duty without discipline.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 8449

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes a distinctive plate for the Adirondack park

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York residents to request a special "Adirondack Park" license plate. It requires a one-time $25 fee (in addition to standard registration) and permits the state to issue the plate upon request. The plate is optional for drivers who wish to support the Adirondack Park, with funds from the fee going to a dedicated fund for plate design and promotion.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3471

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes business franchise, personal income and insurance franchise tax credits for the expenses of employer provided or sponsored child care

Maddy summaryS 3471 creates tax credits for New York employers who provide or sponsor on-site or nearby child care facilities. It offers a 10% credit (up to $10,000) on eligible operating costs and a 20% credit (up to $20,000) for qualified facility construction or improvements. The bill requires facilities to be licensed, serve primarily employees' children (excluding households earning over $200,000 annually), and comply with specific reporting rules. These credits apply to business franchise, personal income, and insurance franchise taxes under New York law.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits reducing business tax liability for child care expenses, providing direct tax relief under fiscal policy.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credits for employer-sponsored childcare, reducing employee costs and supporting work-life balance for workers with childcare needs.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6160

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Exempts farmers from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a covered farm vehicle

Exempts farmers from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a covered farm vehicle within one hundred fifty miles of such farmer's farm.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 547

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes one or more demonstration projects that permit a managed long-term care plan to enroll persons that are permanently placed in a nursing home in rural areas

Authorizes one or more demonstration projects that permit a managed long-term care plan to enroll persons that are permanently placed in a nursing home and to manage the nursing home benefit in one or more rural areas.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes demonstration projects for managed long-term care enrollment in rural nursing homes, expanding access to managed care services for residents in underserved areas.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 8481

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements

Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements by filing a resolution with the department of environmental conservation.

EnergyOpposes EnergyAllows local governments to opt out of CLCPA's renewable energy mandates, weakening state climate goals and universal electrification requirements.90% confidence EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill allows local governments to opt out of CLCPA climate mandates and electrification requirements, weakening enforcement of environmental protections and climate goals.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5468

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to allowing a tax exemption for fire extinguishers and fire, heat and carbon monoxide alarms purchased for residential use

Allows a tax exemption for taxpayers in the amount of the purchase price of a fire extinguisher, fire alarm, heat alarm or carbon monoxide alarm purchased for residential use during the month of October.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for residential safety equipment purchases, directly reducing taxable expenses. Aligns with tax relief indicators for middle-income households.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track