Sen. Lea Webb

Co-sponsor S 1633

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides additional protections for sensitive health information and requires patients to have the right to restrict the disclosures of such patient's health information

Provides additional protections for sensitive health information; requires all health information networks, electronic health record systems, and health care providers to provide patients with a right to restrict the disclosures of such patient's health information; defines terms; provides for exceptions.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareGrants patients right to restrict health info disclosures, strengthening privacy protections in healthcare services.85% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections for health information in electronic health record systems, directly advancing tech policy goals of securing user data.95% confidence

Passed May 19, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 9908

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services.

HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by ensuring rent reductions are calculated from the actual date of service diminution, preventing landlords from delaying financial relief.90% confidence

Passed May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2126

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Directs the commissioner to convene statewide and regional conventions to bring together underrepresented educators

Directs the commissioner to convene statewide and regional conventions to bring together underrepresented educators annually to discuss experiences, best practices, and afford for networking, mentorship opportunities, and support.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates annual conventions for underrepresented educators to discuss best practices, networking, and mentorship, directly supporting educator development and inclusion in education policy.85% confidence

Passed May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7328

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission

Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission; requires the commission to have a duty to protect public interest, including ensuring access to utility services for residential and business customers; prohibits commissioners from having been employed within the last two years by an electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, or water utility that is regulated by the commission.

Passed May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 429

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities

Authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities and other places operated by the department of corrections and community supervision for the confinement of persons; requires the state inspector general to establish protocol and procedures for such reports and investigations.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates oversight mechanism for sexual assault investigations in prisons, strengthening accountability and protecting inmate rights in correctional facilities.90% confidence

Passed May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 158

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes sentence reductions for eligible inmates, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6313

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to participation in state contracts by certified minority and women-owned business enterprises; relates to certain performance and payment bond requirements

Relates to increased participation in state contracts and subcontracts by certified minority and women-owned business enterprises; requires quarterly reports from contracting agencies; addresses consequences if contracting agency fails to comply with reporting requirements; relates to certain performance and payment bond requirements.

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 878

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds protections for minors during police interrogation, strengthening due process and civil rights in criminal justice procedures.95% confidence

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 10461

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Protects wolves

Protects canids by requiring animals which could be coyotes or wolves be submitted for a genetic test to determine genetic makeup; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill protects wolves by requiring genetic testing to distinguish species, thereby strengthening conservation efforts and environmental regulations.85% confidence

In committee May 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 10449

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the storage of flavored vapor products near where vapor or tobacco products are sold at retail or wholesale

Prohibits the keeping of inventory, storage, warehouse, processing, packaging, shipping or distributing of flavored vapor products near where vapor or tobacco products are sold at retail or wholesale.

In committee May 15, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track