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Brian Kavanagh

NY Senate District 27

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2023

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Issue areas

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Housing 110Environment & Energy 99Government Operations & Budget 68Economy & Taxes 56Criminal Justice & Policing 46Civil Rights & Liberties 40Healthcare 40Social Services & Welfare 37Transportation & Infrastructure 30Education 29Labor & Employment 24Technology & Privacy 24Banking & Finance 20Other 13Gun Policy 11Agriculture 10Elections & Voting 9Immigration 6Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Veterans Affairs 2

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
NY Senate District 27 current
New York
 Democratic Jan 1, 2023 — openstates/people CC0-1.0
NY Senate District 26
New York
 Democratic — Dec 31, 2022 openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (4,421 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
S 5940 — Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain… Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 3820 — Requires health insurance policies include coverage for anesthesia for the duration of a medical procedure Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 5089 — Creates the residential condominium owner bill of rights Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2122 — Authorizes municipalities and the department of financial services to seek civil penalties for violations of the duty to maintain a… Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2411 — Relates to bioheating fuel requirements Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 1142 — Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on employment discrimination Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8170 — Authorizes a tax abatement for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings for purposes of preserving habitability in affordable… Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 7048 — Relates to review of projects affecting the availability of maternity services Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 947 — Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants with fees for the payment of rent through an automated clearing house or online… Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 4956 — Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition… Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2117 — Relates to prosecution by the department of financial services and municipalities of certain violations regarding residential real property Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8941 — Authorizes Farmingdale First Baptist Church, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2289 — Expands the veterans' preference to include veterans who did not serve during a time of war for certain housing Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2091 — Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2134 — Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code Yea Mar 18, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 5265 — Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 5288 — Relates to the proper form of exhibits for submission Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 4482 — Requires that subpoenas relating to election matters be served with a separate informational sheet that summarizes why the subpoena has… Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 6600 — Requires the inspection of certain non-fireproof buildings and compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York… Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 7663 — Authorizes the assessor of Nassau county to accept an application for retroactive real property tax exempt status from Al-Muneer… Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 553 — Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York, and… Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 6334 — Expands the description of certain services which are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 3819 — Imposes certain penalties related to violations of building and fire code standards within fourteen days and increases certain fine amounts… Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 1368 — Creates a temporary state pesticide commission to study the effects of the application of pesticides in N.Y. city Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 4514 — Requires the commissioner of labor to prepare an annual report on the cost of living, poverty rates and adequacy of the current minimum… Yea Mar 17, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (173 as lead sponsor)

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