New York State Senator

Peter Harckham Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03073

Introduced
1/23/25  
Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03107

Introduced
1/23/25  
Establishes a school ventilation and energy efficiency assessment, repair and verification program to require each school to: obtain an HVAC Assessment Report performed by qualified testing personnel documenting the functionality of the existing system or lack thereof, and obtain a report from a mechanical engineer identifying any upgrades, replacements or other measures recommended to improve the functionality, health and safety and/or energy efficiency of the HVAC system; adjust, and, if necessary, repair existing building HVAC systems, and install or replace HVAC systems, if necessary, to ensure proper and efficient operation, as well as compliance with health and safety standards; obtain an HVAC Verification Report performed by qualified testing personnel documenting any upgrades, replacements, installations or any other work performed on the HVAC system functions as designed and/or in compliance with health and safety standards; install CO2 sensors in classrooms, assembly areas, kitchen or cafeteria areas or building office spaces to provide ongoing verification that proper ventilation is maintained during operation; makes related provisions.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03134

Introduced
1/23/25  
Requires the department of transportation to maintain a website or webpage where users may report defects on state highways and bridges.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03138

Introduced
1/23/25  
Establishes the commission of the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing; requires the commission of the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to transmit complaints in matters affecting the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities to the vulnerable persons' central register; repeals provisions relating to the New York state interagency coordinating council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03158

Introduced
1/23/25  
Refer
1/23/25  
Engrossed
4/8/25  
Includes animal fighting as a criminal act for purposes of enterprise corruption crimes.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03173

Introduced
1/24/25  
Relates to clarifying which entities handle the reporting of pregnancy loss; the responsibilities of health care providers and penalties for not protecting the identities of individuals who suffered a pregnancy loss.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03179

Introduced
1/24/25  
Refer
1/24/25  
Engrossed
3/24/25  
Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03212

Introduced
1/24/25  
Refer
1/24/25  
Provides for state assistance to local governments for the enforcement of fire prevention and building codes using monies paid into the code enforcement account.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03239

Introduced
1/24/25  
Relates to the creation of a department of corrections and community supervision identification form; relates to the use of such form as proof of identity for individuals applying for a non-driver identification card or certain driver's licenses.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03276

Introduced
1/24/25  
Provides for liability of the state to any person who suffers damage as a result of a defect in a state highway.