New York State Senator

Andrew Gounardes Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05856

Introduced
3/3/25  
Allows application to a court to compel compliance with a chemical test where a motorist is suspected to be under the influence and where the driver has refused a chemical test.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05857

Introduced
3/3/25  
Removes references of law related to restoring and maintaining dental health.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05858

Introduced
3/3/25  
Exempts the review of certain contracts from suspension of certain laws during a state disaster emergency.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05859

Introduced
3/3/25  
Directs the department of transportation to conduct a study to evaluate the standard approach of setting or adjusting speed limits, specifically the usage of 85th percentile rule.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05860

Introduced
3/3/25  
Expands the scope of chiropractic practice; authorizes chiropractic clinical assistants.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05861

Introduced
3/3/25  
Directs the higher education services corporation to create a net price calculator center for colleges on its website.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05862

Introduced
3/3/25  
Requires law enforcement agencies to store physical or other evidence it maintains within fireproof containers or within a fireproof storage area; requires law enforcement agencies to document and photograph evidence before it is stored in a fireproof container or storage area; requires that such documents and photographs be stored in a different location.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05863

Introduced
3/3/25  
Directs municipalities to create a program for bystander reporting of stolen, false or fraudulent license plates.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05864

Introduced
3/3/25  
Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers who lease the taxpayer's primary residence during the taxable year and who pay rent with respect to such residence in excess of thirty percent of such taxpayer's gross income for such taxable year.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05865

Introduced
3/3/25  
Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by the state and any governmental entity or political subdivision or public benefit corporation thereof except for when required by health requirements, emergencies, or when no other alternative is available or practicable.