New York State Senator

Michelle Hinchey 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 54)

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill J01535

Introduced
2/3/26  
Refer
2/3/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month in the State of New York
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New York Senate Bill J01864

Introduced
4/10/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/21/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Pet Cruelty Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
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New York Senate Bill J02068

Introduced
5/6/26  
Refer
5/6/26  
Report Pass
5/12/26  
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Caucus of Black State Legislators
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New York Senate Bill S09546

Introduced
3/23/26  
Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces; provides that online marketplaces must provide notice and an opportunity to respond before a seller or profile is suspended; provides that a suspended third-party seller or seller profile shall have the right to appeal the determination of the online marketplace in seeking account reinstatement.
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New York Senate Bill J01816

Introduced
3/25/26  
Refer
3/25/26  
Report Pass
3/31/26  
Congratulating the Bolton Central School Boys Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Cody Kober upon the occasion of capturing the Class D State Championship
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New York Senate Bill J01821

Introduced
3/25/26  
Refer
3/25/26  
Report Pass
3/31/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 31, 2026, as Farmworkers Day in the State of New York
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New York Senate Bill J01823

Introduced
3/26/26  
Refer
3/26/26  
Report Pass
3/31/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Behavioral Analysis Day
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New York Senate Bill S09589

Introduced
3/26/26  
Provides for coverage for New Yorkers losing insurance due to the implementation of HR 1.
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New York Senate Bill J01827

Introduced
3/27/26  
Refer
3/27/26  
Report Pass
3/31/26  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month in the State of New York

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S10217

Introduced
5/6/26  
Enacts the "accessory dwelling unit incentive act" to establish the accessory dwelling unit forgivable loan program by the division of homes and community renewal; defines terms; makes related provisions.
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New York Senate Bill S10216

Introduced
5/6/26  
Requires the department of health to consult with the office of addiction services and supports, the office for the prevention of domestic violence, and the department of veterans' services for purposes of administering the traumatic brain injury program and state policies with respect to traumatic brain injuries; adds the commissioner or executive director of such offices or departments to the traumatic brain injury services coordinating council.
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New York Senate Bill S09500

Introduced
3/18/26  
Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.
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New York Senate Bill S09551

Introduced
3/24/26  
Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Kingston not to exceed 3%.
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New York Senate Bill S09592

Introduced
3/26/26  
Approves notice and proof of disability or proof of need for family leave, or proof of disability for a special cross-bow permit, from an attending nurse practitioner.
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New York Senate Bill S09604

Introduced
3/27/26  
Provides liability protections for health care providers who issue vaccines so long as such vaccination does not arise out of willful misconduct or gross negligence.