Sen. Tim Kennedy

Primary S 9424

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for paid family leave after a stillbirth

Provides for paid family leave after a stillbirth.

Passed Jun 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 4285

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Deems Lawrence Lakeman to have died as a natural and proximate result of his participation in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations

Deems an application filed with the New York state and local police and fire retirement system by the widow of Lawrence Lakeman as timely filed.

Passed Jun 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1151

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the "Hunger-Free Campus Act"

Establishes the "hunger-free campus act" to address food insecurity among students at public and private higher education institutions.

Passed Jun 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 6949

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes joint and survivorship accounts; repealer

Provides for joint and survivorship accounts, provides that absent indication to the contrary, funds remaining in such an account upon the death of the depositor shall be deemed part of the depositor's estate.

Passed Jun 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1553

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the automatic sealing of certain convictions

Provides for automatic sealing of certain convictions after a certain passage of time from either imposition of sentence, release from parole or probation, and if the defendant does not have a current charge pending; excludes certain offenses; permits access by certain persons.

Passed Jun 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6678

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the New York state office of civil representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings

Establishes the New York state office of civil representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings; requires that eligible individuals be given notice of their ability to obtain legal representation or legal consultation.

In committee May 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7854

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits off-track betting corporation vehicles from being used as take-home vehicles

Prohibits off-track betting corporation vehicles from being used as take-home vehicles by board members, officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, or agents of such corporation or by certain family members of such individuals; provides an exception therefor.

Passed May 31, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3873

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides that family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty may obtain a "Survivor of the Bravest" license plate

Provides that family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty may obtain a "Survivor of the Bravest" license plate; provides for the annual service charge collected to be deposited into the department of motor vehicles distinctive license plate development fund.

Passed May 31, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4860

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes the widow of William James Middlebrooks to file a retirement option election on behalf of her deceased husband

Authorizes Janice Middlebrooks, the widow of William James Middlebrooks, to file a retirement option election on behalf of her deceased husband.

Passed May 31, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 7023

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study on rate adequacy of orthotics and prosthetics

Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study on the rates of reimbursement made through the New York state Medicaid durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics and supplies program for rate adequacy and patient access.

Passed May 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track