New York State Senator

David Mcdonough 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 56)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A00282

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.
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New York Assembly Bill A00252

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Requires the use of a fire-resistant blanket, bag or container when charging a bicycle with electric assist or an electric scooter; requires sellers of such vehicles to include a fire-resistant blanket, bag, or container with the sale of each e-bike or e-scooter; establishes fines.
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New York Assembly Bill A00281

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.
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New York Assembly Bill A00323

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
5/27/26  
Relates to the compulsory age for full time instruction from six to five years of age and certain exceptions for minor children; requires kindergarten in certain school districts.
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New York Assembly Bill A00288

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Repeals the provision of law that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who receive a real property tax exemption for service may not receive the income tax credit for such service.
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New York Assembly Bill A00389

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Allows school districts to permit home-schooled students to participate in district interscholastic sports.
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New York Assembly Bill A00367

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Provides that the court may, in its discretion, dispense with the defendant's personal appearance at an arraignment and conduct an electronic arraignment.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A00314

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Provides that the owner, lessee or occupant of premises owes no duty to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others engaged generally in recreational activities.
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New York Assembly Bill A00307

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Requires the state to pass enabling legislation before entering into any compact, program or other legal agreement with any other state.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill K01132

Introduced
4/17/26  
Refer
4/17/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 4, 2026, as School Librarian Day in the State of New York
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill K01158

Introduced
4/20/26  
Refer
4/20/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Autism Acceptance Month in the State of New York
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill K01185

Introduced
4/21/26  
Refer
4/21/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 13-19, 2026, as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in the State of New York
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New York Assembly Bill K01178

Introduced
4/21/26  
Refer
4/21/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 12-18, 2026, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the State of New York
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New York Assembly Bill K01180

Introduced
4/21/26  
Refer
4/21/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as Volunteer Week in the State of New York
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New York Assembly Bill K01198

Introduced
4/22/26  
Mourning the death of The Honorable Eliot Engel, Assemblyman, Congressman, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community