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S2981

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed by Governor

Creates a firearm violence research institute

November 08, 2021

Signed by Governor

Sponsor's position

Since day one, I have worked tirelessly with Assemblywoman Joann Simon to establish a New York State Firearm Violence Research Institute"

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

S5443

Relates to the reimbursement of employment-related transportation expenses incurred due to the physical injuries sustained as a dire...

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed by Governor

October 07, 2020

Signed by Governor

sponsor's position

NYers injured because of a crime deserve to have their employment-related transportation costs reimbursed."

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

S1086B

Relates to allowances for the costs of diapers

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

February 04, 2020

In Senate Committee Finance Committee

sponsor's position

Caring for a child is expensive. The consequences of an inability to change diapers can lead to severe medical complications for the child.""

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

S1084A

Relates to school bus parking on New York City streets

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

January 08, 2020

In Senate Committee Cities Committee

sponsor's position

"We cannot allow school buses to park on residential streets overnight and on weekends. Parking space in New York are already too scarce.""

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

S1085A

Relates to including bodegas and delicatessens in the definition of food service establishment

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

March 02, 2020

In Senate Committee Finance Committee

sponsor's position

In light of the Covid-19 crisis, ensuring our local bodegas/delis are operating in a clean and regulated manner is more vital than ever.""

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

Bills

Resolutions

S7447

Relates to dispositional alternatives for children placed with local social services agencies as destitute minors

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 26, 2023

In Senate Committee Children And Families Committee

S7451

Relates to the composition of the interagency task force on human trafficking

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 26, 2023

In Senate Committee Social Services Committee

S7452

Relates to the establishment and powers and duties of the council on children and families

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 26, 2023

In Senate Committee Children And Families Committee

S5992A

Permits expecting and new mothers' access to their doulas

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 24, 2023

On Floor Calendar

S6792

Relates to authorizing the city of New York to transfer and convey certain city owned property to the Bedford-Stuyvesant volunteer ambulance corps

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 24, 2023

On Floor Calendar

S6944

Extends current exemptions of income and resources for public assistance programs

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 24, 2023

On Floor Calendar

S5991A

Permits doulas to be present in the operating room while a cesarean section is being performed

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 24, 2023

On Floor Calendar

S932A

Relates to the cancellation of a health club contract

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 23, 2023

In Senate Committee Consumer Protection Committee

S7259A

Establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 22, 2023

In Senate Committee Social Services Committee

S2465

Requires certain insurance policies and Medicaid to allow patients a one hundred twenty-day window for additional screening for breast cancer when the provider deems such screening is necessary

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 22, 2023

In Senate Committee Finance Committee

S6424B

Expands the membership of the interagency task force on trafficking in persons and extends such task force

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 22, 2023

On Floor Calendar

S1195

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to maintain a publicly available database of the results of its graded inspections on its website

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 22, 2023

Passed Senate

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Christopher Howell and Salutatorian Jahmire Johnson of the High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

May 26, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1280

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Sarah Williams and Salutatorian Enakeno Akpokene of the High School for Medical Professions, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

May 26, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1178

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Vianney Valdes and Salutatorians Thierno Barry and Dominick Bonserio of I.S. 364 Gateway

May 25, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1160

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Maya Acevedo and Salutatorian Afnan Alkasri of the Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1159

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Thasnim Tabassoom and Salutatorian Thasin Tabassoon of the Academy of Conservation and Environment, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1158

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Kirti Sahadeo and Salutatorian Anier York of the William H. Maxwell CTE High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1157

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Trinity Falayi and Salutatorians Adrianna Pink and Osfarnia Prospere of P.S./I.S. 66

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1156

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Ava Rush of the P.S./M.S. 207 Rockwood Park, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1155

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Lili Ortiz-Baez and Salutatorian Monica Adams of the High School for Civil Rights

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1154

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Davianna David and Salutatorian Armari McKinney of the School of the Future Brooklyn

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1153

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Antoinette Gamble and Salutatorian Jordan Mayers of the Academy for Young Writers

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1152

Commending Class of 2023 Valedictorian Alianna Mesidor and Salutatorian Jason Salmon of the Performing Arts & Technology High School

May 24, 2023

REFERRED TO FINANCE

New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud

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Relates to dispositional alternatives for children placed with local social services agencies as destitute minors

Relates to the composition of the interagency task force on human trafficking

Relates to the establishment and powers and duties of the council on children and families

Permits expecting and new mothers' access to their doulas

Relates to authorizing the city of New York to transfer and convey certain city owned property to the Bedford-Stuyvesant volunteer ambulance corps

Extends current exemptions of income and resources for public assistance programs

Permits doulas to be present in the operating room while a cesarean section is being performed

Relates to the cancellation of a health club contract

Establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto

Requires certain insurance policies and Medicaid to allow patients a one hundred twenty-day window for additional screening for breast cancer when the provider deems such screening is necessary

Expands the membership of the interagency task force on trafficking in persons and extends such task force

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to maintain a publicly available database of the results of its graded inspections on its website

New York State Senator
Roxanne J. Persaud