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Roxanne Persaud
NY Senate District 19
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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 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 |
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| 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 7612 — Establishes a co-shelter toolkit | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 6750 — Relates to forfeiture of a beneficiary's right to benefits upon conviction of a family offense | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5516 — Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8877 — Relates to certain mandatory disclosures for job advertisements | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 10201 — Exempts the village of Williamsville fire department from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not… | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 913 — Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or… | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4576 — Establishes a procedure for appointing a president or chairperson upon a vacancy of such position | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8622 — Establishes a study regarding doula friendly work spaces | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2022 — Exempts certain income for the purpose of determining aid provided pursuant to public assistance programs | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5177 — Requires notaries public and commissioners of deeds to complete and retain certain documents relating to the transfer of residential real… | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4470 — Establishes "DJ's law" requiring training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10060 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026 | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2122 — Authorizes municipalities and the department of financial services to seek civil penalties for violations of the duty to maintain a… | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2070 — Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain a database of resources available in the state for veterans… | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7718 — Requires owners of certain large vessels to establish whale strike prevention policies | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8305 — Relates to expenses in matrimonial actions | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1946 — Provides for the expungement of syringe convictions | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 329 — Facilitates appellate review of rulings that implicate issues of public concern | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 4357 — Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2393 — Prohibits hospitals and health care providers from storing credit card information without consent | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3974 — Relates to failure to complete a program for time allowances due to circumstances beyond an individual's control | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 940 — Establishes mandatory minimum medicaid coverage for hospital confinement for childbirth | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3126 — Requires that in the event a complaint made to local code enforcement results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 985 — Exempts the purchase of certain oral hygiene products from the payment of sales tax | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7974 — Relates to recovery of online accounts for mobile telephones | Yea | Apr 22, 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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