New York State Representative

Kwani O'Pharrow 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 15)

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New York Assembly Bill A05408

Introduced
2/13/25  
Directs the commissioner of the office of mental health to create and operate a law enforcement, first responder, active and non-active-duty service members and veteran informational mobile application.
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New York Assembly Bill A05414

Introduced
2/13/25  
Removes the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons.
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New York Assembly Bill A05448

Introduced
2/14/25  
Refer
2/14/25  
Report Pass
4/2/25  
Refer
4/2/25  
Report Pass
5/20/25  
Refer
5/20/25  
Report Pass
5/21/25  
Engrossed
5/21/25  
Refer
5/21/25  
Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964; requires the division of human rights to develop training for students and employees; requires the Title VI coordinator to notify annually all students and employees of the institution's policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.
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New York Assembly Bill A05471

Introduced
2/14/25  
Enacts the "New York state agency BIPOC asset management and financial institution strategy act" to ensure the promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the state pension system and the New York city pension system's investments by mandating a minimum allocation of assets to BIPOC asset managers, BIPOC financial institutions, and BIPOC financial or professional service firms; addresses disparities in investment opportunities and fosters economic growth within BIPOC communities, aligning with best practices in investment management and bolstering the financial well-being of New York City and state and residents thereof (Part A); directs the comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance to undertake a study on the feasibility of establishing a venture capital program within the common retirement fund and a venture capital tax credit to ensure equitable access to investment opportunities, and foster the growth of emerging diverse founding member businesses (Part B); relates to fair investment practices by investment advisers within the state of New York (Part C).
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New York Assembly Bill A05480

Introduced
2/14/25  
Refer
2/14/25  
Report Pass
5/20/25  
Refer
5/20/25  
Report Pass
5/28/25  
Refer
5/28/25  
Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.
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New York Assembly Bill A05491

Introduced
2/14/25  
Requires contractors receiving public funds to pay amounts owed to small businesses and minority-owned business enterprises within 10 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice generated by a small business, minority-owned business enterprise or vendor management service and managed service provider on behalf of the small business or minority-owned business enterprise.
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New York Assembly Bill A05580

Introduced
2/18/25  
Increases the amount of money a public retirement system retiree may earn in a position of public service in the year 2025 and thereafter to $100,000.
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New York Assembly Bill A05589

Introduced
2/18/25  
Relates to the convening of a human services employee wage board; requires the commissioner of labor to convene a human services employee wage board comprised of twelve members; requires the wage board to hold hearings and report and make recommendations to the governor and legislature no later than December 31, 2025.
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New York Assembly Bill A05619

Introduced
2/18/25  
Refer
2/18/25  
Report Pass
3/18/25  
Refer
3/18/25  
Report Pass
6/10/25  
Refer
6/10/25  
Amends the real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty to permit continuation of such exemption for volunteer members with service between two and five years.
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New York Assembly Bill A05780

Introduced
2/20/25  
Requires police reports of traffic accidents to include insurance information for the parties to the accident.
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New York Assembly Bill A05813

Introduced
2/20/25  
Requires background checks for a person prior to employment in a position involving substantial contact with children while dressed as a children's character; provides certain penalties for violations.
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New York Assembly Bill A05819

Introduced
2/20/25  
Refer
2/20/25  
Report Pass
5/6/25  
Refer
5/6/25  
Report Pass
5/27/25  
Relates to certain information provided to incarcerated individuals upon their release, relating to the payment of funds required by section one hundred twenty-five of this article in the form of an electronic benefit transfer card.
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New York Assembly Bill A05829

Introduced
2/20/25  
Requires registering with the sex offender registry no later than five days after any change of address.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York Assembly Bill A05571

Introduced
2/14/25  
Relates to family leave; includes being called to active duty within the contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, or any other U.S. territory.
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New York Assembly Bill A05849

Introduced
2/24/25  
Exempts certain veterans service organizations from taxes on the sales of beer, wine and soda.