New York State Representative

Joseph DeStefano 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 42)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York Assembly Bill A05240

Introduced
2/12/25  
Authorizes the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk to amend an existing conservation easement to allow for rail access and service.
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New York Assembly Bill A05241

Introduced
2/12/25  
Includes peace officers in offenses of unlawful fleeing in a motor vehicle.
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New York Assembly Bill A05246

Introduced
2/12/25  
Excludes volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services employees from the permissive use of marijuana.
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New York Assembly Bill A05262

Introduced
2/12/25  
Relates to yellow signals at traffic intersections; requires traffic-control signals shall be examined and certified as accurate every two years.
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New York Assembly Bill A05268

Introduced
2/12/25  
Increases driver safety training course requirements for D, M, and MJ license applicants; directs the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles to study the operation and safety of motorcycles, e-bikes, and scooters.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York Assembly Bill A05251

Introduced
2/12/25  
Provides that defendants who are subject to electronic location monitoring are not considered confined or in the custody of the sheriff
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New York Assembly Bill A05253

Introduced
2/12/25  
Establishes the "Vets to Vollies" program which encourages veterans or discharged military personnel to join their local fire department and emergency medical service agency.
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New York Assembly Bill A05256

Introduced
2/12/25  
Provides for the chief administrator of the courts to, upon request by a municipality, ensure the assignment and presence of a uniformed court officer during court proceedings or a law enforcement officer where no uniformed court officer is available.
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New York Assembly Bill A05260

Introduced
2/12/25  
Requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction as a part of the health education curriculum in all senior high schools.
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New York Assembly Bill A05263

Introduced
2/12/25  
Refer
2/12/25  
Provides for recall of a statewide elective officer; empowers the citizens with the ability to remove elective officers.
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New York Assembly Bill A05266

Introduced
2/12/25  
Adds to the penalties for the underage use of cannabis the office of cannabis management contacting the person's parents and/or guardians and such person and their parents and/or guardians attending a cannabis diversion program.
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New York Assembly Bill A05267

Introduced
2/12/25  
Requires the use of verified accounts and multi-factor authorization before state funds can be distributed digitally.
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New York Assembly Bill A05341

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Report Pass
5/20/25  
Refer
5/20/25  
Report Pass
5/28/25  
Refer
5/28/25  
Report Pass
6/4/25  
Refer
6/4/25  
Report Pass
6/6/25  
Engrossed
6/6/25  
Restricts cannabis storefronts and premises from being located within 500 feet from a school and two hundred feet of a house of worship.
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New York Assembly Bill A05369

Introduced
2/13/25  
Creates the crime of harassment of a first responder as a class A misdemeanor.
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New York Assembly Bill A05395

Introduced
2/13/25  
Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation; makes certain changes relating to greenhouse gas emissions limits.