New York State Representative

Joseph DeStefano 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 44)

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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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 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 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 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 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.
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New York Assembly Bill A05727

Introduced
2/20/25  
Provides an itemized deduction for expenses for course-mandated supplies for eligible college students paid by taxpayers.
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New York Assembly Bill A05728

Introduced
2/20/25  
Places a permanent moratorium on unfunded mandates.
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New York Assembly Bill A05731

Introduced
2/20/25  
Establishes a training wage equal to eighty-five percent of the state minimum wage or one hundred percent of the federal minimum wage, whichever is greater, that may be paid to a youth who has no prior job experience; provides that no youth may be paid a training wage for more than one hundred eighty days.
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New York Assembly Bill A05734

Introduced
2/20/25  
Relates to licenses to carry and possess firearms for police officers; authorizes police officers to apply for a firearms license that is valid throughout the state.
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New York Assembly Bill A05738

Introduced
2/20/25  
Relates to establishing the drug dealer registration act; requires that files be maintained for individuals required to register with the division, as well as storing and sharing the information with individuals when requested; defines terms.
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New York Assembly Bill A05746

Introduced
2/20/25  
Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.
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New York Assembly Bill A05754

Introduced
2/20/25  
Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of co-occurring disorders as an integral part of their health education programs.
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New York Assembly Bill A05756

Introduced
2/20/25  
Relates to first responders, including correction officers, coming into contact with saliva by spitting, throwing, tossing, or expelling from or by an individual.

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 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.