New York State Senator

Brian Kavanagh 2023-2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 21)

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New York Senate Bill S00108

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Provides that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof; provides no person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state.
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New York Senate Bill S00112

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Designates January 6th as Democracy Day.
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New York Senate Bill S00128

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Prohibits the sale of beverage containers connected to each other by a separate holding device constructed of plastic.
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New York Senate Bill S00138

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Engrossed
6/7/23  
Refer
6/7/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Report Pass
2/5/24  
Engrossed
5/29/24  
Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2026 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the division of criminal justice services.
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New York Senate Bill S00143

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Report Pass
2/14/23  
Engrossed
5/22/23  
Refer
5/22/23  
Engrossed
6/9/23  
Enrolled
12/12/23  
Chaptered
12/22/23  
Enacts the "Tax-free debt forgiveness act"; excludes certain student loan forgiveness amounts authorized under 20 U.S.C. Sections 1098aa, 1098bb, 1098cc, 1098dd or 1098ee from state income tax.
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New York Senate Bill S00147

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Report Pass
1/17/23  
Engrossed
3/22/23  
Refer
3/22/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Report Pass
1/22/24  
Engrossed
3/18/24  
Requires potable water testing at state and local parks at least once every three years and any finding of lead contamination must be abated within ninety days.
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New York Senate Bill S00148

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Prohibits certain charges to residential consumers in connection with the purchase of zero emissions credits from the New York State Research and Energy Development Authority and attributed to the continued operation of the nuclear powered generating facility or facilities.
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New York Senate Bill S00154

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Engrossed
6/8/23  
Refer
6/8/23  
Prohibits the sale of lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, bicycles with electric assist or limited use motorcycles unless such batteries are manufactured in accordance with certain standards and specifications; provides a civil penalty; authorizes district attorneys, county attorneys, and corporation counsel to have concurrent authority to seek the relief.
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New York Senate Bill S00178

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Refer
2/7/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Amends the constitution to delete the requirement that registration for purposes of voting be completed at least ten days before election day; provides that laws be made to adequately safeguard against deception in the exercise of the right of suffrage.
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New York Senate Bill S00182

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Provides a civil action for deprivation of rights which is caused by any person or public entity.
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New York Senate Bill S00183

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Report Pass
3/9/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Relates to assisting persons with medically diagnosed HIV infection.
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New York Senate Bill S00206

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Engrossed
6/6/24  
Refer
6/6/24  
Engrossed
6/7/24  
Enrolled
12/12/24  
Removes the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons; provides that if convicted of a felony, such person has completed all sentencing requirements to such conviction, including any required term of imprisonment, probation, or community supervision.
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New York Senate Bill S00211

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Report Pass
1/31/23  
Provides for automatic sealing of certain convictions after a certain passage of time from either imposition of sentence, release from parole or probation, and if the defendant does not have a current charge pending; excludes certain offenses; permits access by certain persons.
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New York Senate Bill S00213

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Report Pass
1/25/23  
Engrossed
6/6/23  
Refer
6/6/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Report Pass
1/23/24  
Engrossed
3/11/24  
Relates to false or misleading advertisements of food and food products; provides factors to determine whether an advertisement is false or misleading; provides for enforcement and a private right of action.
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New York Senate Bill S00214

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Engrossed
5/9/23  
Refer
5/9/23  
Engrossed
5/18/23  
Enrolled
11/29/23  
Chaptered
12/8/23  
Expands eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement, providing alternative forms of evidence that would show that a qualifying crime was committed and the confidentiality of certain records.