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 A05582

Introduced
2/18/25  
Creates the division of regulatory review and economic growth to review regulatory processes and permit requirements in order to facilitate economic growth; imposes a two-for-one rule reduction requirement.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05623

Introduced
2/18/25  
Enacts the "New York State pedestrian right-of-way protection act" which makes it an unclassified misdemeanor to stop, stand or park a vehicle in a pedestrian right-of-way.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05628

Introduced
2/18/25  
Increases the fine on individuals who commit the crime of criminal contempt in the first degree to up to $150,000 if such crime was wilfully committed persistently and/or egregiously as determined by the court.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05651

Introduced
2/19/25  
Relates to the environmental assessment of a historic preservation plan; addresses environmental impact statements, dates for filing drafts of such statewide comprehensive historic preservation plan, funds available for historic preservation purposes, and the New York state archaeological survey assistance fund.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05653

Introduced
2/19/25  
Provides that any requirement that undocumented immigrants who are seeking asylum in the United States be sheltered in a certain locality or localities shall only apply to those towns, cities, and counties that opt-in to such requirement through the adoption of a local law or ordinance; defines the term "sheltered" as including, but not limited to, being temporarily or permanently placed into housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local governmental entity.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05661

Introduced
2/19/25  
Relates to calculation of the earned income credit for taxable years beginning in 2026, provides the applicable percentage shall be 45%.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05694

Introduced
2/20/25  
Requires that annual department reports be distributed in electronic format only, unless otherwise requested by a member.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05697

Introduced
2/20/25  
Establishes the New York state diplomas to homeownership assistance program; provides awards of up to fifteen thousand dollars to eligible applicants for repayment on student loans; makes an appropriation therefor.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05657

Introduced
2/19/25  
Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to promote education in hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05663

Introduced
2/19/25  
Requires the division of criminal justice services to check the wanted felon status and probation or parole violator status of people applying for public assistance.