Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Co-sponsor J 905

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognizing May 2025, as Apraxia Awareness Month in the State of New York

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 905 officially recognizes May 2025 as Apraxia Awareness Month in the State of New York. This resolution aims to increase public understanding of Childhood Apraxia of Speech and encourages New York citizens to support children affected by this disorder, their families, and the professionals who assist them.

Passed May 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 930

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day in the State of New York

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day in the State of New York. This proclamation aims to recognize International Workers' Day and appreciate the contributions of all workers, both union and non-union, across the state.

Passed May 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 924

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 10, 2025, as FSGS Awareness Day in the State of New York

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 10, 2025, as FSGS Awareness Day in the State of New York. This aims to raise public awareness about focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease.

Passed May 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 932

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Mourning the death of Van B. Robinson, distinguished citizen, respected trailblazer and Syracuse politician, and devoted member of his community

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 932 mourns the death of Van B. Robinson, a distinguished Syracuse politician and community leader. The resolution pays tribute to his life of public service, including his roles with the Syracuse NAACP and Common Council, and conveys condolences to his family.

In committee May 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 467

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Increases penalties for owners of rent-regulated property who overcharge tenants

Maddy summarySenate Bill S 467 seeks to increase the financial penalties for owners of rent-regulated properties who are found to have overcharged their tenants. The bill raises the penalty for willful rent overcharges from three times the overcharge amount to five times the overcharge amount. This change applies to rent-regulated housing accommodations under both the Emergency Tenant Protection Act and the Administrative Code of the City of New York. Additionally, it specifies that a voluntary rent adjustment or refund after a complaint has been filed will not be considered evidence that the overcharge was not willful.

HousingSupports HousingIncreases penalties for rent overcharges, strengthening tenant protections under rent-regulated housing laws.95% confidence

In committee May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor J 908

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognizing May 8, 2025, as a day to honor the work of Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region

Maddy summaryBill J 908 is a legislative resolution that formally recognizes May 8, 2025, as a day to honor the work of Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region. This resolution acknowledges the organization's dedication to empowering young women through programs focused on education, health, and leadership development.

Passed May 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7697

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the civil jurisdiction of county and district courts

Expands the civil jurisdiction of county courts to matters of up to fifty thousand dollars and district courts to matters of up to thirty-five thousand dollars.

In committee May 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7736

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the powers and duties of the state commission on judicial conduct

Empowers the state commission on judicial conduct to transmit its annual budget request to the governor for inclusion in the executive budget without revision.

In committee May 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7695

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to alternate jurors

Provides that after an alternate juror has been substituted, the jury shall deliberate anew on all issues submitted to the jury at the outset of deliberations; exempts issues for which a verdict was already rendered.

In committee Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7448

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits using possession of reproductive or sexual health devices as evidence in a trial, hearing or proceeding in certain circumstances

Provides that possession of a condom or other reproductive or sexual health device may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of conduct which would constitute an offense defined in article 230 of the penal law.

In committee Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track