New York State Senator

Nathalia Fernandez 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 52)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04547

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Report Pass
5/22/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Relates to judicial diversion programs; establishes a diversion part in each county; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
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New York Senate Bill S04527

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Relates to the taxation of vapor products; provides for the licensing of vapor products distributors; imposes certain tax return filing requirements on vapor products distributors; provides for enforcement powers.
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New York Senate Bill S04799

Introduced
2/12/25  
Refer
2/12/25  
Creates climate liability for fossil fuel related activity which caused or contributed to climate change; creates a right of action.
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New York Senate Bill S04853

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Adds to the crime of public lewdness the electronic transmission of an image depicting exposed private or intimate parts without the consent of the recipient.
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New York Senate Bill S04828

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Authorizes exemptions from school district real property taxes for volunteer firefighters residing in such school district.
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New York Senate Bill S04829

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the third degree as a class E felony; designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the second degree as a class D violent felony offense; designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the first degree as a class B violent felony offense.
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New York Senate Bill S04809

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Establishes a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, small school buses, and charter buses that are engaged in the business of carrying or transporting nine to twenty-four passengers for hire; pre-arranged for-hire vehicles and accessible vehicles; defines terms.
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New York Senate Bill S06319

Introduced
3/10/25  
Refer
3/10/25  
Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
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New York Senate Bill S06313

Introduced
3/10/25  
Refer
3/10/25  
Relates to increased participation in state contracts and subcontracts by certified minority and women-owned business enterprises; requires quarterly reports from contracting agencies; addresses consequences if contracting agency fails to comply with reporting requirements; relates to certain performance and payment bond requirements.
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New York Senate Bill S00115

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Engrossed
3/3/25  
Refer
3/3/25  
Engrossed
4/8/25  
Refer
4/8/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
3/5/26  
Increases access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, racial and social justice, and cultural preservation.
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New York Senate Bill S00077

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Provides the Board of Regents with final approval authority over all proposed and renewed charter schools.
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New York Senate Bill S00135

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Report Pass
1/21/25  
Engrossed
1/21/25  
Refer
1/21/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
1/27/26  
Engrossed
1/27/26  
Provides practical support for access to abortion care including, but not limited to, reimbursement for ground and air transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support.
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New York Senate Bill S00051

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Engrossed
5/29/25  
Refer
5/29/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
3/5/26  
Relates to risk retention groups and commuter vans, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, or accessible vehicles; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04540

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Provides that consent to sexual contact is a knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants; makes related provisions.
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New York Senate Bill S04541

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Authorizes the department of health to establish an indoor air quality inspection, measurement and evaluation program; defines terms; makes related provisions.