New York State Representative

Joseph DeStefano Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04331

Introduced
2/4/25  
Doubles the penalties for use of mobile telephones and use of portable electronic devices when such violations arise out of the same incident as a conviction for failure to move over and when such violations occurred in a work zone.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04339

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Establishes a county representation system for electing the governor and lieutenant-governor within the state.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04344

Introduced
2/4/25  
Provides free use of state parks and campsites for volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance service.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04369

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Report Pass
4/30/25  
Requires the state shall offer a statewide emergency services internet protocol network (ESINet) available for connection to local public safety answering points (PSAPs).
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04389

Introduced
2/4/25  
Prohibits the state from purchasing any product that was made with child labor or which contains components or parts manufactured or procured using child labor.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04395

Introduced
2/4/25  
Relates to requiring the commissioner of taxation and finance in conjunction with the health department and the office of temporary and disability assistance to conduct a study on the earned income tax credit and to propose changes thereto.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04398

Introduced
2/4/25  
Allows taxpayers to register to vote upon paying their taxes or changing their address.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04401

Introduced
2/4/25  
Requires electors to vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidates in a manner representing the plurality of votes in each congressional district; provides that two electoral votes shall be given to the statewide winner and one electoral vote shall be given to each congressional district based on the plurality of votes in such district.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04416

Introduced
2/4/25  
Requires the department of social services to apply for a waiver or request authorization to create a list of healthy and nutritious foods and beverages that may be purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04421

Introduced
2/4/25  
Changes the primary election date from the fourth Tuesday in June to the second Tuesday in August; moves the presidential primary to the fourth Tuesday in April.