New York State Senator

Jo Simon 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 81)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01215

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Enacts the "patient privacy protection act"; prohibits ex-parte interviews of other party's treating physicians or health care providers in personal injury, medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice, or wrongful death actions.
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New York Assembly Bill A01258

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Enacts the democracy preservation act; prohibits contributions by foreign-influenced business entities; requires certification.
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New York Assembly Bill A01120

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Allows a judicial district convention to be conducted in whole or in part via video conference upon a minimum of seventy-two hours notice to the members of the respective committee by mail, an appropriately titled email, text or telephone call at an address or number expressly provided in writing for the purpose of receiving such notices.
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New York Assembly Bill A01162

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Provides voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the MTA Board, provides for enhanced representation of MTA riders with disabilities.
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New York Assembly Bill A01260

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Report Pass
5/13/25  
Engrossed
5/19/25  
Refer
5/19/25  
Engrossed
1/12/26  
Relates to alternative forms of identification for renters insurance, including a municipal identification card, or other state or local government-issued identification card, or a notarized copy of the rental lease signed by the property owner, the property management firm and the insured.
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New York Assembly Bill A01467

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Provides for paid family leave after a stillbirth.
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New York Assembly Bill A01461

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Report Pass
4/28/25  
Refer
4/28/25  
Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
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New York Assembly Bill A01463

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Report Pass
5/28/25  
Refer
5/28/25  
Abolishes citizens arrests in New York state.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01196

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Provides that certain allegations made by employees involving employment discrimination shall be protected and matters of public interest in actions involving public petition and participation.
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New York Assembly Bill A01186

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children commencing in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten and continuing thereafter on an annual basis until each child successfully completes second grade; requires school districts to designate an individual to maintain complete and accurate records containing early screening reports for each child, and to provide resources and materials to the parent and/or guardian of any child who displays indications of dyslexia.
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New York Assembly Bill A01235

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Establishes an Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program for medical and non-medical professionals to promote earlier identification of Alzheimer's and to provide information and other assistance in finding community support for caregivers.
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New York Assembly Bill A01192

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Relates to an owner's policy of liability insurance; increases the limits for liability arising out of bodily injury to or death of any person.
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New York Assembly Bill A01471

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Allows for written instructions regarding elements to be supplied to a jury.
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New York Assembly Bill A01448

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Relates to school districts evaluating capital improvement projects for such school district in the state for: compliance with the New York state climate leadership and community protection act, upgrading heating, ventilation or air conditioning to be more energy efficient, including, but not limited to upgrading to an active solar heating system; installing solar panels or other sources of alternative energy; improving broadband accessibility and reliability; upgrading technology so that it is more resistant to security risks; structural improvements, including, but not limited to windows, roofs, foundations and walls; purchasing hybrid or electric school buses; and upgrading plumbing and electrical systems.
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New York Assembly Bill A01381

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Provides that the tax imposed upon the sales on goods or services purchased from businesses which employ twenty or less persons, are resident in this state, are independently owned and operated and not dominant in their field, shall be two percent.