New York State Representative

Joseph DeStefano 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 41)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York Assembly Bill A05193

Introduced
2/12/25  
Provides that the state shall pay to the city or county operating a facility, including whenever a person confined during proceedings pursuant to article ten of the mental hygiene law has been placed in any county jail or penitentiary, or a city prison operated by a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the actual per day per capita cost as certified to the state commissioner of corrections and community supervision by the appropriate local official for the care of such person as approved by the director of the budget.
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New York Assembly Bill A05198

Introduced
2/12/25  
Requires individuals arrested in connection with a felony to submit a DNA sample; makes related provisions and technical corrections.
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New York Assembly Bill A05204

Introduced
2/12/25  
Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot; provides for a method to receive a government photo identification card at no charge; provides that notaries are not permitted to collect a fee for collecting the documents required.
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New York Assembly Bill A05209

Introduced
2/12/25  
Facilitates compliance with the sex offender registry for offenders without a registerable residence; defines "homeless sex offender" and "sex offender registration officer"; makes related provisions.
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New York Assembly Bill A05212

Introduced
2/12/25  
Allows judges more options for when to impose bail or commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff for burglary in the second degree, robbery in the second degree and crimes which resulted in death or serious physical injury.
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New York Assembly Bill A05222

Introduced
2/12/25  
Allows lifetime orders of protection when the respondent is convicted of certain felonies or an attempt to commit such felonies.
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New York Assembly Bill A05224

Introduced
2/12/25  
Designates certain offenses against emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers as hate crimes; includes the definition of emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.
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New York Assembly Bill A05236

Introduced
2/12/25  
Relates to the period of limitation for the prosecution of sex offenses committed against children; such actions may be commenced within 15 years after such child has reached the age of 18.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York Assembly Bill A05203

Introduced
2/12/25  
Relates to reimbursement of school districts for expenditures resulting from certain civil action settlements or jury awards related to child sex offenses if there was a monetary judgement issued or settlement agreement, the school district has no applicable insurance and the settlement or jury award would put a substantial financial burden on the school district.
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New York Assembly Bill A05205

Introduced
2/12/25  
Establishes the crime of coordinated petit larceny; permits a principal to be eligible to be held on bail for coordinated petit larceny; directs the division of criminal justice services to conduct a public awareness campaign on larceny.
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New York Assembly Bill A05210

Introduced
2/12/25  
Allows for the taking of deer with a crossbow in Suffolk county.
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New York Assembly Bill A05218

Introduced
2/12/25  
Relates to concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse by any person; exempts practice of funeral direction and organ donation.
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New York Assembly Bill A05221

Introduced
2/12/25  
Provides a state income tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers who have qualifying service in the taxable year for which such exemption is sought.
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New York Assembly Bill A05227

Introduced
2/12/25  
Creates a residential condominium owner's bill of rights that includes the right to transparency, the right to timely decisions, voting rights, the right to notice, and the right against extraordinary expenses.
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New York Assembly Bill A05231

Introduced
2/12/25  
Permits assistant district attorneys to live anywhere within the state.