James Sanders Jr.

Record summary

What they work on

Based on the 215 bills James Sanders Jr. has sponsored that carry a topic, of 255 in total.

• Elections & Government Reform47 bills
• Economy & Jobs45 bills
• Budget & Taxes25 bills
• Public Safety & Policing24 bills
• Health & Public Health22 bills
• Education13 bills
• Housing11 bills
• Environment & Climate10 bills

Counted from the public record of bills they sponsored. It describes what they have worked on, not where they stand.

Committees

• Banks, chair130 bills
• Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business106 bills
• Insurance501 bills
• Labor460 bills
• Racing, Gaming And Wagering58 bills
• Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs155 bills

The bill count is what is currently before each committee, not what this member filed.

Legislation sponsored, most recent first

• Requires the collection of certain demographic information by state agencies, boards, departments and commissions

  S7664 (2025-26)BillUp for a voteLatest action Sep 23, 2026

• Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue certain parkland in the borough of Queens

  S9987 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Aug 28, 2026

• Extends the effectiveness of the state charter advisory board

  S10579 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Aug 28, 2026

• Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Port Authority Police Officer Arthur M. Ansert Jr.

  S6952 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Jul 31, 2026

• Relates to the application of certain provisions relating to commercial financing

  S4604 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 5, 2026

• Relates to establishing expanded construction mentorship opportunities for small business enterprises

  S9147 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 5, 2026

• Requires certain establishments provide tap water on request

  S9579 (2025-26)BillUp for a voteLatest action Jun 5, 2026

• Relates to asset-based lending transactions

  S4607 (2025-26)BillUp for a voteLatest action Jun 5, 2026

• Relates to construction and mentoring programs

  S10625 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Jun 5, 2026

• Directs the superintendent of banks to promulgate rules and regulations requiring licensed cashers of checks to file suspicious activity reports

  S3698 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 5, 2026

• Relates to crypto kiosks

  S9891 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 4, 2026

• Requires contracting agencies to contact minority and women-owned business enterprises when such enterprise is listed on a utilization plan and when a contract…

  S4155 (2025-26)BillPassedLatest action Jun 4, 2026

• Relates to reciprocity between the state and New York city for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises

  S267 (2025-26)BillPassedLatest action Jun 4, 2026

• Relates to solid waste removal invoices and directs certain penalties and fines related to such invoices to be deposited into the environmental protection fund

  S6316 (2025-26)BillUp for a voteLatest action Jun 4, 2026

• Relation to the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations

  S10574 (2025-26)BillUp for a voteLatest action Jun 3, 2026

Recent recorded votes

• Voted yes

  Relates to procedures for issuing safety and health rules

  Vote: Floor vote

  S8239Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Relates to limiting audit and review of certain medical assistance program funds

  Vote: Floor vote

  S8949Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Authorizes a plaintiff commencing an action alleging conduct constituting a sexual offense or a civil offense involving the transmission of HIV shall have the…

  Vote: Floor vote

  S9021Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data

  Vote: Floor vote

  S5317Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Relates to the effective date of a reclassification for an accidental disability retirement benefit

  Vote: Floor vote

  S9905Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for additional grants in aid to…

  Vote: Floor vote

  R2355Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Includes avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders as eating disorders for the purposes of mental health

  Vote: Floor vote

  S9063Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for additional grants in aid certain educational and not-for-profit…

  Vote: Floor vote

  R2345Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Authorizes the Hicksville Water District to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

  Vote: Floor vote

  S10095Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Relates to cost sharing fees for outpatient treatment at a substance use treatment program

  Vote: Floor vote

  S1763Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

District

Contact the office

Website

www.nysenate.gov/senators-committees (opens in a new tab)

Phone

518-455-3531

Email

sanders@nysenate.gov

Office

Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247