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Senate Democratic Majority Passes Pro-Child Care And Pro-Family Legislation

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Children and Families Meeting

May 29, 2025

Children and Families Meeting

May 13, 2025

Children and Families Meeting

April 29, 2025

Children and Families Meeting

January 21, 2025

Children and Families Meeting

May 21, 2024

NY law requires parents in prison be housed closest to kids

January 3, 2021

Senator Montgomery’s Proximity Bill (April’s Bill) Signed Into Law

January 3, 2021

Senator Montgomery’s Proximity Bill (April’s Bill) Signed Into Law

Governor Cuomo Signs Proximity Legislation into Law Bringing Parents and Children Closer Together

December 25, 2020

Senator Montgomery with Alonicha (April) Triana. a youth justice advocate who inspired this leglsiation.

NY law requires parents in prison be housed closest to kids

December 24, 2020

Senator Montgomery's Final Newsletter

December 24, 2020

Committee Chair

Jabari Brisport

(D, WF) District 25

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Ranking Member

Rob Rolison

(R) District 39

Samra G. Brouk

(D, WF) District 55

Kristen Gonzalez

(D, WF) District 59

Zellnor Myrie

(D) District 20

Roxanne J. Persaud

(D) District 19

Bill Weber

(R, C) District 38

Senator has new policy idea
Idea is drafted into a Bill
Bill undergoes committee process
Senate and Assembly pass bill
Bill is signed by Governor