New York State Representative

Sarahana Shrestha Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04631

Introduced
2/4/25  
Requires fashion sellers to carry out environmental due diligence for the portions of their business related to wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags, including wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags produced as a private label; establishes a fashion remediation fund.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04641

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Report Pass
3/4/25  
Refer
3/4/25  
Report Pass
6/12/25  
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04642

Introduced
2/4/25  
Requires certain state owned and operated parking facilities to install and maintain charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04669

Introduced
2/4/25  
Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04742

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Report Pass
5/20/25  
Provides that either party to a workers compensation claim can request a hearing; requires a record of all hearings held.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04821

Introduced
2/6/25  
Requires the installation of climb deterrent fencing on all bridges under the jurisdiction of the New York State Bridge Authority.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04868

Introduced
2/6/25  
Requires the disclosure of certain information when an agency responds to a request for law enforcement disciplinary records, including information a victim alleges regarding sexual misconduct.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04869

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Report Pass
4/28/25  
Relates to judicial diversion programs; establishes a diversion part in each county; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04870

Introduced
2/6/25  
Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04638

Introduced
2/4/25  
Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.