New York State Senator

Lester Chang 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 17)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A02444

Introduced
1/17/25  
Refer
1/17/25  
Exempts toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss from the payment of sales tax.
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New York Assembly Bill A01838

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  
Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; permits shipping of such devices within the state; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
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New York Assembly Bill A02641

Introduced
1/21/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Establishes that any person who knowingly engages in a repeated course of cyberbullying of a minor is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by a period of imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both.
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New York Assembly Bill A01248

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Report Pass
3/25/25  
Refer
3/25/25  
Report Pass
4/2/25  
Refer
4/2/25  
Report Pass
5/20/25  
Refer
5/20/25  
Report Pass
5/21/25  
Engrossed
5/21/25  
Refer
5/21/25  
Engrossed
5/27/25  
Engrossed
3/10/26  
Prohibits the knowing sale, offer for sale, or delivery of xylazine to persons under the age of 21 and without proof of the intended use for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes.
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New York Assembly Bill A01384

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Enacts "Jessica Lunsford act" relating to enhancing the class A-II felony of predatory sexual assault against a child by expanding the acts to which such offense applies; establishes a mandatory sentence of 25 years to life term of imprisonment; requires electronic monitoring of incarcerated individuals upon release from prison.
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New York Assembly Bill A02083

Introduced
1/15/25  
Refer
1/15/25  
Relates to sentencing and larceny of property of the elderly or disabled.
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New York Assembly Bill A02376

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Enacts the "dismantling student antisemitism act", or "DSA act"; requires mandatory sensitivity training that includes the topic of antisemitism; includes reporting requirements regarding antisemitism complaints and disciplinary processes.
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New York Assembly Bill A02335

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Requires withholding the governor's salary until the legislative passage of the budget occurs.
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New York Assembly Bill A02314

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Establishes a supplemental household and dependent care credit payment for taxpayers who are eligible for certain household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.
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New York Assembly Bill A02339

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Provides for dentist loan repayment and practice support for dentists who agree to practice in an underserved area in the state.
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New York Assembly Bill A01298

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all persons who were honorably discharged and were residents of the state before and after serving in the armed forces of the United States; provides veterans an award equal to the in-state tuition paid at a state university for each semester the veteran is engaged in undergraduate, graduate or vocational study.
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New York Assembly Bill A01274

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Establishes the "Purple Star School Program" to assist military-connected students and to recognize the value of military service and civic responsibility.
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New York Assembly Bill A01296

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Report Pass
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Report Pass
5/27/25  
Refer
5/27/25  
Establishes the rare disease advisory council to identify best practices, raise awareness regarding rare diseases, evaluate barriers to access to care, and to make recommendations to the legislature and the governor.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill K00029

Introduced
1/21/25  
Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the city of New York, New York to be celebrated in 2025
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill K00028

Introduced
1/21/25  
Commemorating the observance of the 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 20, 2025