J
James Sanders
NY Senate District 10
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
Verify externally: Open States
Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 114Criminal Justice & Policing 94Civil Rights & Liberties 81Economy & Taxes 70Banking & Finance 67Labor & Employment 59Environment & Energy 54Healthcare 54Housing 47Social Services & Welfare 47Education 38Transportation & Infrastructure 38Technology & Privacy 27Elections & Voting 10Other 10Gun Policy 8Veterans Affairs 7Immigration 4Agriculture 3Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Senate District 10 current
New York |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2013 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,984 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 1185 — Establishes the veterans service organizations fund | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 510 — Relates to the sale of motor vehicle tires | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6847 — Enacts the adjacent neighbors' bill of rights | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2481 — Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on the feasibility, storing and transferring of… | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 682 — Increases the penalties for stopping, standing, or parking in handicapped spaces without a handicapped permit | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 611 — Provides for victim statements at the sentencing of a defendant for a misdemeanor | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6460 — Establishes the crimes of sex trafficking of a vulnerable person and predatory sex trafficking | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7007 — Relates to requiring mental health first aid training for licensed cosmetologists and barbers | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5383 — Requires soccer programs, lacrosse programs, ice hockey programs, and field hockey programs to provide informational packets about… | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 368 — Relates to requiring employers to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt from employees of their sexual harassment prevention policy and… | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1633 — Provides additional protections for sensitive health information and requires patients to have the right to restrict the disclosures of… | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5382 — Relates to the construction of facilities for chemical dependence services that promote the privacy of individuals | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6023 — Requires the division for small-business to publish a small business compliance guide | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 6029 — Relates to providing education and outreach programs related to home visiting programs | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5691 — Authorizes the town justice of the town of West Almond, county of Allegany, to be a nonresident of such town | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4479 — Requires the workers' compensation board and the department of labor to publish lists of debarred entities | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1011 — Relates to changes of membership eligibility in a New York state retirement system | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5310 — Permits a waiver of the diligent effort requirement in limited circumstances for certain insurance coverage to be placed by licensed excess… | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7236 — Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4832 — Requires the workers' compensation board to submit a supplemental report every year | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9516 — Relates to the exemption of certain parcels of land from the licensing restrictions prohibiting manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of… | Not voting | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7328 — Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission | Not voting | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3247 — Relates to electric vehicle charging | Not voting | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8055 — Relates to eligibility for admission to New York state veterans' homes | Not voting | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10520 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026 | Not voting | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (255 as lead sponsor)
-
S 9656
NY · —
Prohibits fees for any service rendered through a bank relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or certain departments or…
-
S 6531
NY · —
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's caste in opportunities of employment, housing, and access to public accommodations
-
S 5522
NY · —
Provides line of duty sick leave for first responders who are diagnosed with or display symptoms of a pandemic virus
-
S 3693
NY · —
Relates to computer-related crimes
-
S 6541
NY · —
Relates to high school equivalency diplomas
-
S 911
NY · —
Requires diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias training for certain medical personnel as part of continuing medical education requirements
-
S 6348
NY · —
Relates to the availability of information regarding day care services
-
S 6602
NY · —
Requires the sanitation department of the city of New York to provide a photograph of the materials, condition or situation alleged to constitute the violation
-
S 3694
NY · —
Establishes the work opportunity tax credit for businesses with fifty employees or less for hiring a long term unemployed person
-
S 8570
NY · —
Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act
Showing the 10 most recent.
Social media
X/Twitter handles are listed for reference; posts are not ingested (the plan defers paid X access).