Michelle Hinchey
State Senator, District 41
Democratic/Working Families
Current term began Jan 1, 2025
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From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 26, 2026. About our data
Record summary
Also added their name to 591 bills as a cosponsor. Most bills never become law. These counts cover New York's 2025-26 session.
What they work on
Based on the 202 bills Michelle Hinchey has sponsored that carry a topic, of 369 in total.
- Budget & Taxes33 bills
- Environment & Climate31 bills
- Health & Public Health31 bills
- Energy & Utilities26 bills
- Economy & Jobs18 bills
- Education16 bills
- Public Safety & Policing15 bills
- Elections & Government Reform12 bills
Counted from the public record of bills they sponsored. It describes what they have worked on, not where they stand.
Committees
- Agriculture, chair197 bills
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation75 bills
- Energy And Telecommunications361 bills
- Environmental Conservation529 bills
- Finance2,778 bills
- Internet And Technology96 bills
- Transportation1,105 bills
The bill count is what is currently before each committee, not what this member filed.
Legislation sponsored, most recent first
Increases the state subsidy for school lunch meals
S5057 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Oct 28, 2026
S9671 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Oct 27, 2026
Relates to automatic license plate reader systems
S9890 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Oct 23, 2026
S9041 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Oct 23, 2026
Requires the public service commission to conduct audits of private water companies
S597 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action Oct 21, 2026
Prohibits healthcare non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants
S10722 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Oct 16, 2026
Relates to health insurance and provider divestment
S9192 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Oct 9, 2026
S9191 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Oct 9, 2026
Establishes a tax credit for food service establishment donations to food pantries
S8719 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Oct 5, 2026
S9250 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Sep 25, 2026
S9458 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Sep 25, 2026
Establishes the volunteer and municipal ambulance services grant program
S10689 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Sep 16, 2026
S10676 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Sep 16, 2026
J2372 (2025-26)ResolutionIn committeeLatest action Aug 31, 2026
Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose an occupancy tax
S9374 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Aug 21, 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
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
Vote: Floor vote
R2355Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
- Voted yes
Vote: Floor vote
S9063Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
- Voted yes
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
- Phone
- 518-455-2350
- Office
- Room 315, Legislative Office Building 198 State Street, Albany, NY 12247