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Roxanne Persaud
NY Senate District 19
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 71Social Services & Welfare 61Government Operations & Budget 60Criminal Justice & Policing 35Education 33Civil Rights & Liberties 29Labor & Employment 24Transportation & Infrastructure 23Economy & Taxes 20Technology & Privacy 20Housing 15Environment & Energy 14Banking & Finance 12Other 10Elections & Voting 8Veterans Affairs 5Agriculture 4Immigration 4Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Defense & Military 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Senate District 19 current
New York |
Democratic | Nov 3, 2015 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (4,053 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 7942 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lieutenant Roland "The Gator" Ward | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4969 — Requires victims of firearm violence be offered and/or provided psychiatric care | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4033 — Relates to the disposition of certain fines and penalties | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3304 — Prohibits fees for any service rendered through a bank relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or… | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3836 — Authorizes the sale of non-alcoholic versions of alcoholic beverages by licensees | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7713 — Restricts the use of automatic license plate reader information | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4793 — Enacts the towing protection enforcement act | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9987 — Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue certain parkland in the borough of Queens | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8578 — Incorporates the city of Staten Island | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5803 — Requires the New York city department of corrections and the New York city health and hospitals corporation to adopt safety policies to… | Yea | May 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9418 — Exempts school district providers of special services or programs for preschool students with disabilities from having to obtain program… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3336 — Relates to contracts for school food services | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8272 — Includes Hague Brook in the list of inland waterways eligible for the local waterfront revitalization program | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9907 — Relates to compliance by New York city marshals with filing requirement regarding service of a notice of eviction | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1714 — Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2476 — Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 10703 — Authorizes and directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to conduct a study on vertical farming | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6463 — Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9566 — Relates to extending the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and licensed master social work | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5159 — Relates to providing additional duties of the community gardens task force | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7738 — Authorizes shelters to be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2305 — Relates to certain judgments by confession | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10045 — Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2517 — Relates to ignition interlock devices | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7810 — Relates to reporting requirements for temporary release programs | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (288 as lead sponsor)
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S 184
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Establishes a full year youth and young adult employment immersion program
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J 1824
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the State of New York
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S 1756
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Creates esophageal cancer educational pamphlets and requires esophageal cancer testing and treatments be covered by certain insurance plans
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J 1373
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in the State of New York
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S 9491
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Provides eligibility for state or local public benefits regardless of immigration status
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J 1388
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in the State of New York
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J 127
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 30, 2025, as Denim Day in the State of New York
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S 3192
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Requires the disclosure of prices and additional charges at appearance enhancement businesses which practice nail specialty
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S 2395
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Requires health insurance coverage for mammography by either mammogram and breast ultrasound or breast tomosynthesis for persons with certain breast densities
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J 1372
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM on March 28, 2026, as Earth Hour in the State of New York
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