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Lester Chang
NY House District 49
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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
Criminal Justice & Policing 76Government Operations & Budget 58Civil Rights & Liberties 35Education 35Economy & Taxes 31Social Services & Welfare 31Healthcare 28Transportation & Infrastructure 26Labor & Employment 23Environment & Energy 20Veterans Affairs 19Housing 16Elections & Voting 12Defense & Military 10Technology & Privacy 8Banking & Finance 6Gun Policy 6Immigration 5Other 5Agriculture 3Foreign Policy & Trade 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY House District 49 current
New York |
Republican/Conservative | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (2,019 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 10544 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 26, 2026 | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9539 — Relates to allowing health care professionals to perform services at the Ironman Lake Placid | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3460 — Relates to granting employees access to personnel records | Nay | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3561 — Relates to a study on the economic impact of the establishment of kitchen incubators | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 2749 — Establishes the New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 120 — Prohibits termination of electricity or heat service during forecasts of extreme temperatures | Nay | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6365 — Relates to certain information provided to incarcerated individuals upon their release | Nay | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 4122 — Authorizes and directs the office of children and family services to conduct a study on the family assessment response program | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 10411 — Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the… | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5592 — Directs the department of state and public service commission to study and report upon disclosure by utilities to credit reporting agencies… | Nay | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7898 — Relates to mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9207 — Prohibits restrictions on insurance policies based on the policyholder harboring or owning any dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds | Nay | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3687 — Relates to addressing non-covered dental services | Yea | May 19, 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 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 463 — Relates to posting financial disclosure filings for candidates for statewide elected office or candidate for a member of the legislature | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 10365 — Enacts the remedial construction of New York labor law act | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8675 — Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act of 2026" | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 6666 — Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to make facility water testing results accessible to the public… | Nay | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 329 — Relates to setting integrated behavioral health services | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9297 — Provides a host community benefit for customers in a host community where data centers are expanded or placed | Nay | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5989 — Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of certain… | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9274 — Requires merchants to round cash purchases to the nearest five cent denomination in order to reduce the circulation of pennies within New… | Yea | 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 | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5957 — Relates to confidential hearing records | Nay | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 329 — Facilitates appellate review of rulings that implicate issues of public concern | Nay | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (26 as lead sponsor)
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A 10728
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Directs the superintendent of financial services to conduct a study examining the feasibility of 40- and 50-year mortgages in the state of New York
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A 10723
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Relates to prohibiting the construction of certain energy storage systems within five hundred feet of a school or dwelling in N.Y. City
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A 10669
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Creates certain age and other requirements for the New York naval militia and the New York guard
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K 499
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Commending the NYPD Asian Jade Society upon the occasion of its 45th Anniversary and recognizing its outstanding service to the City and State of New York
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A 4963
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Relates to the recruitment incentive and retention program for members of the New York state organized militia; repealer
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A 5876
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Enacts "Barreto's law"
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A 6909
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Relates to the placement of homeless shelters
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A 9188
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Designates the month of May as Elder Appreciation Month
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A 4865
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Requires fire insurance for any building where bicycles with electric assist are repaired, sold, rented, or stored for repair, sale or rental
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A 6905
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Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students
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