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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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| A 57 — Relates to actions arising out of consumer debt | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3072 — Relates to the use of consumer credit history for certain purposes | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7906 — Clarifies the provision of donate life registration to certain insured persons | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1799 — Relates to prohibiting financial institutions from charging a fee for periodic paper statements | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1194 — Requires gas and electric corporations to provide forty-five days' notice to customers whenever there is a service rate or charge increase | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8298 — Relates to the time-limit for appeals in all categories of family court cases | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3986 — Relates to the use of virtual credit cards by insurers and certain health care plans | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 2736 — Relates to consideration of capital expenditures in rate proceedings | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1970 — Relates to the collection and reporting of sexual offense evidence on the statewide electronic tracking system | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 2620 — Relates to procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7454 — Relates to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1433 — Provides for the issuance of pet insurance | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1248 — Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or delivery of xylazine | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7406 — Extends the village of Rye Brook occupancy tax for two years | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1071 — Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish the state parks passport program | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8482 — Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on attachment to the labor market | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 4346 — Relates to the administration of certain immunizations by a pharmacist or a certified nurse practitioner | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4483 — Relates to the filling of vacancies for elective offices in villages with November elections | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3280 — Enacts the "Eli Parker Levitt Law" | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 56 — Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by… | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8154 — Relates to removing the salary of the chair of NYSERDA | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8069 — Extends provisions of law relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property by the metropolitan transportation authority | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 182 — Relates to homeowner natural disaster preparedness, home safety and loss prevention courses | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 952 — Makes rent stabilized dwelling units eligible for certain protections | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8153 — Extends certain provision of law relating to value limitations for certain emergency contracts for public works or the purchase of supplies | Yea | May 27, 2025 | 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
NY · —
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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