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Rachel May
NY Senate District 48
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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
Environment & Energy 185Government Operations & Budget 182Healthcare 136Economy & Taxes 110Education 99Civil Rights & Liberties 97Labor & Employment 85Housing 80Social Services & Welfare 80Transportation & Infrastructure 73Criminal Justice & Policing 66Technology & Privacy 60Banking & Finance 38Elections & Voting 35Agriculture 33Other 28Immigration 11Abortion & Reproductive Rights 7Gun Policy 7Veterans Affairs 3Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Senate District 48 current
New York |
Democratic/Working Families | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| NY Senate District 53
New York |
Democratic/Working Families | — | Dec 31, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (4,695 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 270 — Provides an exemption from requirements for the alienation of parkland for certain renewable energy generating projects | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4548 — Permits dentists to administer vaccinations against human papillomavirus | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2086 — Increases the statewide energy storage capacity | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 518 — Requires the inclusion of cultural competency training in the basic training and pre-employment course curricula for police, firefighters… | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7159 — Provides for compensation for required code enforcement personnel training | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6368 — Requires that in the event a complaint made to local code enforcement results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall… | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3406 — Expands remedies for violations of New York state uniform fire prevention and building code | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4165 — Relates to increasing the state code enforcement powers of the secretary of state | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4534 — Ensures proper administration and enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation… | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4852 — Directs the state fire prevention and building code council to update the state fire prevention and building code and the state energy… | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8046 — Relates to audit of individual apartment improvements (IAIs) for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7131 — Establishes standards for the design and construction of all-gender bathrooms | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4535 — Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building… | Yea | Feb 3, 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 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5510 — Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9438 — Relates to price comparisons of prices charged by energy services companies | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9467 — Prohibits unfair residential real estate service agreements | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9439 — Relates to mandatory continuing education requirements for coroners and coroner's deputies | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9478 — Establishes a New York native plants designation; repealer | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8765 — Relates to the collection and reporting of sexual offense evidence on the statewide electronic tracking system | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9482 — Requires local social services districts to provide luggage to children in foster care | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9445 — Prohibits the use of infant walkers in child care facilities; repealer | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9492 — Relates to training requirements for certain child protective services workers | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9453 — Relates to requirements regarding employers including opioid antagonists where first aid kits are required by federal law | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9483 — Provides guidance to certain children and family services and municipal staff on the identification of circumstances that may indicate the… | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (267 as lead sponsor)
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S 9672
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Restricts the disclosure of personal information by businesses
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S 9622
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Enacts the "private well testing act"
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S 8642
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Enacts the planning approval predictability act
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J 1826
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Fair Housing Month in the State of New York
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S 9607
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Relates to certain reforms for agencies subject to the freedom of information law
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S 9584
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Relates to digital representations in real estate listings
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S 4574
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Enacts the "PFAS discharge disclosure act"
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S 2707
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Requires DHCR to develop a common application and web portal for certain funding, tax credits, loans, and grants for housing development
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S 1833
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Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act"
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S 8860
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Prohibits the consideration of evidence that either parent has ever obtained or attempted to obtain reproductive health services relating to the termination of…
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