New York State Senator

Michelle Hinchey 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 Senate Bill J01252

Introduced
6/12/25  
Refer
6/12/25  
Report Pass
6/12/25  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the State of New York
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New York Senate Bill S08512

Introduced
9/24/25  
Refer
9/24/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
4/21/26  
Defines "portable solar generation device"; exempts portable solar generation devices from interconnection or net metering requirements; requires the state energy conservation construction code to allow for portable solar generation devices to be connected to a building's wiring through an electrical outlet.
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New York Senate Bill S08533

Introduced
10/17/25  
Refer
10/17/25  
Prohibits organized militias from another state, territory, or district from entering into New York for the purpose of doing military duty without the express permission of the governor unless such militia has been called into federal service and is acting under authority of the president of the United States.
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New York Senate Bill J01293

Introduced
11/5/25  
Refer
11/5/25  
Report Pass
1/13/26  
Commending Armando Gramajo and Shayla Gramajo upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon individuals by the New York State Senate

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York Senate Bill S08345

Introduced
6/4/25  
Extends provisions authorizing the city of Hudson to impose hotel and motel taxes.
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New York Senate Bill S08375

Introduced
6/6/25  
Refer
6/6/25  
Establishes the "small cannabis farmer relief act" to allow certain cultivators to expand their canopy.
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New York Senate Bill S07164

Introduced
4/3/25  
Refer
4/3/25  
Authorizes seniors and persons who are severely disabled to use an ATV to enter and exit certain lands where ice fishing is permitted by the department of environmental conservation when conditions are reasonably safe for the operation of ATV's.
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New York Senate Bill S07202

Introduced
4/3/25  
Refer
4/3/25  
Engrossed
6/12/25  
Refer
6/12/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
3/11/26  
Establishes the crimes of unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images in the first, second, and third degree; defines terms and clarifies application of provisions relating to such crimes; extends the statute of limitations for such crimes; repeals provisions relating thereto.
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New York Senate Bill J00735

Introduced
4/3/25  
Refer
4/3/25  
Report Pass
4/8/25  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York
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New York Senate Bill S07165

Introduced
4/3/25  
Refer
4/3/25  
Engrossed
6/5/25  
Refer
6/5/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
1/27/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Authorizes the public service commission to consider non-economic loss suffered by consumers, including pain and suffering or mental anguish, when determining penalties against a public utility company, corporation or person or a combination gas and electric corporation.
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New York Senate Bill J01286

Introduced
10/1/25  
Refer
10/1/25  
Report Pass
1/13/26  
Commending Frederick J. Stark, Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
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New York Senate Bill J01287

Introduced
10/1/25  
Refer
10/1/25  
Report Pass
1/13/26  
Commending Willie "Mack" Jackson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
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New York Senate Bill S08544

Introduced
10/24/25  
Refer
10/24/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
1/27/26  
Refer
1/27/26  
Provides that the prescribing, dispensing, or receipt of mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be considered a criminal conversion act under certain circumstances; provides that mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be deemed to be adulterated or misbranded under certain circumstances.
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New York Senate Bill S08553

Introduced
10/27/25  
Refer
10/27/25  
Directs the department of public health to annually report on food security trends.
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New York Senate Bill S10113

Introduced
4/30/26  
Provides that a microbusiness licensee authorized to conduct retail sales may serve as a processor and cultivator for purposes of cannabis showcase event permits.