NY
New York State Senator

James Skoufis

D

New York State Senator

James Skoufis Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06257

Introduced
3/7/25  
Provides that contract cost adjustments in the middle of contract terms for school districts transportation contracts shall be at no additional cost to the state, locality or school district unless such amendment is necessary to comply with the statewide transition to zero-emission buses and provided that it has been established by the contractor that there has been at least an equivalent increase in the amount of such contractor's cost of operation.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06258

Introduced
3/7/25  
Allows for NYSTRS retirees to change their retirement plan beneficiary to a spouse at any time either prior to or after retirement.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06259

Introduced
3/7/25  
Requires colleges in the state to communicate all absentee deadlines for New York state elections to all enrolled students.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06262

Introduced
3/7/25  
Prohibits regional off-track betting corporations from providing items of value exceeding fifteen dollars to any board member, officer, or employee of the corporation, any contractor, subcontractor, consultant, or other agent of the corporation, or any spouse, child, sibling or parent of such persons; adds reporting requirements for regional off-track betting corporations.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06368

Introduced
3/11/25  
Requires that when a complaint is made to local code enforcement of a violation of the uniform fire prevention and building code or a local code which results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06369

Introduced
3/11/25  
Enacts "Killian's law"; establishes a timely repair for wheelchair program; extends the warranty period for wheelchairs to 2 years; deems all wheelchair repairs needed within 5 years of initial prescription medically necessary.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06318

Introduced
3/10/25  
Requires instruction in arts and music education to be incorporated into curriculums for all public school students; requires school districts to ensure that appropriately certified teachers are providing such education; authorizes rules and regulations consistent with such provisions.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06360

Introduced
3/11/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Engrossed
6/11/25  
Refer
6/11/25  
Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06410

Introduced
3/13/25  
Provides that each public elementary and secondary school building shall be equipped with at least one panic alarm for use in a school security emergency including, but not limited to, a non-fire evacuation, lockdown, or active shooter situation; defines terms; makes related provisions.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06411

Introduced
3/13/25  
Refer
3/13/25  
Restores the 20 year service retirement for certain New York city corrections officers.