Sen. Alexis Weik

Co-sponsor S 5586

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board; provides that such oral statement shall be made to the members of the state board of parole who will determine whether the defendant is released.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows victim family input in parole hearings, enhancing victim rights and transparency in criminal justice proceedings90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 942

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer

Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandatory life without parole for specific murders increases sentencing severity and reduces defendant rights, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 33

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes a temporary state commission to study and investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic response on deaths in nursing homes; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes a temporary state commission to study and investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic response on deaths in nursing homes; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1205

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals

Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals; requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for animal cruelty, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator under oppose stance92% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1411

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Imposes additional penalties upon persons convicted of animal abuse

Requires unsealing of court records of youthful offenders convicted of animal abuse offense; provides that such persons undergo a psychiatric evaluation and treatment where necessary.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 94

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires high schools to provide a course in financial literacy and requires students to complete such course as a condition of graduation

Requires high schools in grades nine through twelve to provide a course in financial literacy; requires students to complete such course as a condition of graduation.

EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy course as graduation requirement, advancing curriculum standards and student financial education95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3641

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "pupil privacy act"

Enacts the "pupil privacy act" which requires schools to notify the parents or legal guardians of every student when a student protected information survey will be administered and provide such parent or legal guardian the opportunity to opt their child out of taking such survey.

TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires parental consent for student data surveys, strengthening privacy protections for minors' information in educational technology contexts.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3469

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Extends the statute of limitations for certain sexual harassment complaints

Extends the statute of limitations for complaints alleging cases of sexual harassment in employment, to 3 years or within 1 year of the complainant's employment termination at such employer, whichever is later.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends statute of limitations for employment sexual harassment complaints, strengthening workers' legal recourse and protecting rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 32

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to setting bail for defendants who pose a threat to public safety

Relates to setting bail for dangerous defendants who pose a threat to public safety; requires a court to make an individualized determination based on the principal's record of a prior felony conviction, failure to appear in court or arrest during the interim period while awaiting a preliminary hearing or trial.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates stricter bail for dangerous defendants with prior felonies/failure to appear, reducing defendant rights and increasing detention - aligns with OPPOSE indicators.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2536

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the inclusion of certain off-site custom fabrication as public work for the purposes of payment of prevailing wage

Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates prevailing wage for off-site fabrication on public projects, ensuring fair compensation for workers under Labor & Employment protections.95% confidence

Signed into law Dec 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor