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Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
NY Senate District 23
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Healthcare 127Labor & Employment 127Government Operations & Budget 125Social Services & Welfare 103Criminal Justice & Policing 101Transportation & Infrastructure 64Economy & Taxes 56Education 50Housing 46Environment & Energy 45Veterans Affairs 44Civil Rights & Liberties 34Defense & Military 29Technology & Privacy 26Banking & Finance 17Other 16Abortion & Reproductive Rights 8Agriculture 4Gun Policy 4Elections & Voting 3Immigration 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Senate District 23 current
New York |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (4,013 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 1636 — Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1664 — Provides access to live scan fingerprinting to society for the prevention of cruelty to animals officers | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1784 — Relates to the inspection of certain vacated or abandoned properties for abandoned companion animals | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 197 — Relates to the sentencing for the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1741 — Relates to the penalty for the abandonment of animals | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1048 — Requires public agencies to establish preliminary license application procedures to determine whether an applicant for a license would be… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 428 — Requires chain restaurants to label menu items that have a high content of sodium | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10167 — Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1388 — Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2291 — Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 616 — Relates to designating the month of May "Korean American Family Month" | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1327 — Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 161 — Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness and increases loan reimbursement… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 557 — Relates to designating the month of May "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1422 — Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency in accusatory instruments and supporting… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3111 — Permits schools to allow fire departments to make a recruitment presentation in a high school | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2458 — Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any service charges for the use of… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2050 — Relates to the terms of office of commissioners of elections | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2398 — Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10166 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026 | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6494 — Requires health insurance policies to include coverage for doula services as required coverage for maternity care | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 200 — Provides for the revocation of a person's driver's license who has been convicted of operating a vessel while under the influence of… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9259 — Relates to pre-trip safety checks for charter buses | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9835 — Requires gas and electric corporations to provide thirty days' notice to customers whenever there is a service rate or charge increase | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6952 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Port Authority Police Officer Arthur M. Ansert Jr. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (241 as lead sponsor)
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S 7012
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Requires health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression within the first six weeks of a person giving birth
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S 9620
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Requires residential health care facilities to maintain hospice agreements to ensure access to hospice services for eligible residents
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S 9621
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Relates to access to palliative care and hospice services
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S 9229
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Relates to authorizing bail and pre-trial detention for arson felonies
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S 8424
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Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty
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S 9261
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Designates certain utility workers first responders during a declared state disaster emergency
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S 2071
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Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York
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S 5400
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Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while responding to…
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S 5302
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Requires coverage for colorectal cancer early detection beginning at age thirty-five
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S 7808
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Relates to the determination of salary base for members of the New York city police pension fund
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