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Asm. Khaleel Anderson
District 31
Democrat
First elected 2019
Khaleel Anderson represents AD-31, a deeply Democratic district in New York City with a D+63 registration lean and a base electoral lean of D+73; he has run uncontested in both 2022 and 2024, and his only contested general election resulted in an 78.6-point margin in 2020, placing him in the Safe D category across all modeled electoral scenarios. The district is majority-minority — 48.3% Black, 22.4% Hispanic, and 13.6% Asian — with a poverty rate of 18.2%, a median household income of $82,200, and a homeownership rate of 52.1%, against a voter registration breakdown of 70.0% Democrat and 6.6% Republican. Anderson has sponsored 56 bills in the 2025 session, with the largest concentrations in Executive law (8 bills), New York City Administrative Code (5 bills), and Public Housing (5 bills), reflecting a legislative focus rooted in local governance, housing, and municipal policy. Top lobbying sectors active in his district context and his Banking law sponsorship activity (2 bills) represent an area worth monitoring for potential overlap with outside influence.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-31
Base lean: D+73
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
- Limited contested election data — registration lean used as primary signal
- Ran uncontested in most recent election
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+73). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 15+ pts, Likely = 8–14 pts, Lean = 3–7 pts, Toss-up = within 2 pts. Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 5/1/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.
Electoral History AD-31
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Khaleel M. Anderson 100.0% (28,127) | Uncontested | — |
| 2022 | Khaleel M. Anderson 100.0% (15,580) | Uncontested | — |
| 2020 | Khaleel Anderson 89.3% (34,014) | Joseph A. Cullina 10.7% (4,086) | 78.6pts |
| 2018 | Michele R. Titus 100.0% (23,301) | Uncontested | — |
| 2016 | Michele R. Titus 100.0% (32,132) | Uncontested | — |
| 2014 | Michele R. Titus 100.0% (10,087) | Uncontested | — |
| 2012 | Michele R. Titus 100.0% (22,634) | Uncontested | — |
| 2010 | Michele R. Titus 100.0% (15,666) | Uncontested | — |
| 2008 | Michele R. Titus 100.0% (26,047) | Uncontested | — |
| 2006 | Michele R. Titus 91.4% (11,072) | Michael Duvalle 8.6% (1,037) | 82.8pts |
| 2004 | Michele R. Titus 97.7% (21,712) | Michael Duvalle 2.3% (511) | 95.4pts |
| 2002 | Michele R. Titus 85.8% (11,550) | Marina Rejas 8.2% (1,110) | 77.6pts |
| 2000 | Pauline Rhodd-Cummings 95.5% (22,451) | Michael Duvalle 4.5% (1,049) | 91.0pts |
| 1998 | Pauline Rhodd-Cummings 83.4% (12,856) | Michael Duvalle 10.7% (1,644) | 72.7pts |
| 1996 | Gregory W. Meeks 87.1% (18,699) | Michael Duvalle 12.0% (2,571) | 75.1pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Democratic) | Khaleel Anderson 37.2% (3,565) | Richard David 28.9% (2,770) | ⚡ 8.3pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 31 Profile
Population
132,006
Median income
$82,200
Median rent
$1,608
Homeownership
52.1%
Education (BA+)
21.4%
Poverty rate
18.2%
Uninsured rate
9.0%
Unemployment rate
9.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
6.1%
Black
48.3%
Hispanic
22.4%
Asian
13.6%
Median age
38.0
Foreign born
44.0%
Limited English households
7.0%
Veterans
1.8%
Disability rate
11.5%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
43.0%
Public transit
34.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.
Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Bills sponsored
56
Floor debate appearances
20
Years in office
7
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A01962-B
PASSED
2025-06-11
Francesco's Law - Safe storage of firearms; amends Penal Law and Executive Law regarding gun violence prevention reporting
The Assembly passed A01962-B, sponsored by Asm. Anderson, amending safe storage requirements for firearms under Penal Law Section 265. The bill, known as "Francesco's Law," establishes a noncriminal violation for failure to safely store firearms and a Class A misdemeanor when minors gain access to unsecured weapons. The legislation aligns New York with safe storage standards in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, and Minnesota, and directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to collect data on firearm-related incidents and conduct public education campaigns. The bill includes exceptions for unlawful entry, self-defense, and lawful hunting by licensed minors. Supporters, including Asm. Lavine and Asm. Forrest, emphasized the bill's potential to prevent youth suicides and protect children, citing testimony from joint committee hearings. Opponents, including Asm. Molitor, raised concerns about forcing gun owners to choose between accessibility for self-defense and secure storage, and questioned whether existing 2022 legislation already addressed the core protections. Rural members raised practical questions about hunting, trap shooting teams, and farm protection scenarios. The bill passed without a recorded vote tally being announced in this segment.
A08463
PASSED
2025-06-11
Francesco's Law — safe firearm storage requirements and data collection on unsafe storage incidents
The Assembly passed Francesco's Law (A08463), sponsored by Asm. Khaleel Anderson, which strengthens safe firearm storage requirements and mandates data collection on unsafe storage incidents. The bill clarifies existing law to ensure firearms not in immediate control are secured, directs the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct public education campaigns, and requires DCJS to collect data on violations. The legislation was inspired by Francesco, a 17-year-old Long Island resident who died by suicide in 2021 using an unsecured family firearm after experiencing bullying. Supporters cited statistics showing suicides account for 36% of firearm deaths among children ages 10-19 and that 66% of unintentional fatal shootings involving children occur when firearms are handled by someone else. Asm. Lunsford noted that 80% of gun owners support safe storage laws. Opponents, including Asm. Lemondes, raised Second Amendment concerns and questioned whether the law could impede self-defense during home invasions. Asm. Gallahan advocated for education over legislation. Francesco's mother and godmother attended the session. The bill passed with strong support from the Majority Conference.
A03009-C
PASSED
2025-05-08
Budget Bill - comprehensive tax and revenue legislation including inflation refund credit, middle-class tax cut, child tax credit enhancement, real estate investor restrictions, MTA funding changes, and various tax credit extensions
The New York State Assembly passed the comprehensive $2025-26 budget bill (A03009-C) on May 8, implementing major revenue and spending provisions including an $2 billion one-time inflation refund credit for 8.2 million New Yorkers, a phased middle-class income tax cut beginning in 2026, and a five-year extension of the millionaire tax expected to generate $4.8 billion annually. The budget also includes a three-year enhancement to the Empire State Child Tax Credit benefiting 1.6 million filers and 2.8 million children; a bell-to-bell smartphone ban in schools; universal school meals; housing access vouchers; and restrictions on institutional real estate investors requiring a 90-day waiting period before purchase. The bill reduces state revenues by $2.7 billion in fiscal year 2025-26, with out-year reductions of $1.7 billion and $1.1 billion in subsequent years. Minority Leader Ra criticized the overall spending increase of $13 billion and questioned whether the modest tax cuts and one-time rebates adequately address New York's high-tax status and business competitiveness. Assemblymember Sempolinski opposed $111 million in film tax credits, arguing the funds should prioritize wages for care workers serving vulnerable populations. Despite concerns raised during debate, the bill passed with support from the Democratic majority.
A03009-C
PASSED
2025-05-08
Budget Bill - comprehensive tax and revenue legislation including inflation refund credit, middle-class tax cut, child tax credit enhancement, real estate investor restrictions, MTA payroll tax changes, film and theatrical tax credits, and various other tax provisions
The New York State Assembly passed the $2.7 billion revenue reduction budget bill (A03009-C) on May 8, implementing major tax and spending provisions including an $2 billion one-time inflation refund credit for 8.2 million New Yorkers, a phased middle-class income tax cut beginning in 2026, and a three-year enhancement to the Empire State Child Tax Credit benefiting 1.6 million filers and 2.8 million children. The budget extends the temporary millionaire tax for five additional years, projected to generate $4.8 billion annually. The bill also includes restrictions on institutional real estate investors requiring a 90-day market waiting period and prohibiting depreciation deductions, increases to the MTA payroll tax generating $1.4 billion annually with differentiated rates for New York City and suburban zones, and extensions of film and theatrical production tax credits. Debate highlighted concerns from Minority Leader Ra about fiscal sustainability, with the budget increasing overall spending by $13 billion while creating out-year deficits approaching $29 billion. Assemblymember Sempolinski opposed the bill, criticizing $111 million in film tax credits as misaligned priorities. Members speaking in favor praised provisions including universal school meals, smartphone bans in schools, housing vouchers, and increased funding for vulnerable populations.
A03009-C
PASSED
2025-05-08
Budget Bill - comprehensive tax and revenue legislation including inflation refund credit, middle-class tax cut, child tax credit enhancement, real estate investor restrictions, MTA funding changes, and various tax credit extensions
The New York State Assembly passed a comprehensive $2.7 billion revenue-reduction budget bill (A03009-C) on May 8, implementing major tax and spending provisions including a one-time $2 billion inflation refund credit for 8.2 million New Yorkers, a phased middle-class income tax cut beginning in 2026, and a three-year enhancement to the Empire State Child Tax Credit benefiting 1.6 million filers and 2.8 million children. The bill extends the temporary millionaire tax for five additional years, projected to generate $4.8 billion annually, and includes restrictions on institutional real estate investors requiring a 90-day market waiting period and prohibiting depreciation deductions. The budget also increases MTA funding through payroll tax changes generating $1.4 billion annually and raises the MTA bonding cap by $25 billion. Minority Leader Ra criticized the overall package as fiscally unsustainable, noting $13 billion in increased spending and nearly $29 billion in projected out-year deficits, while questioning reliance on high-income earners and repeated MTA tax increases. Assemblymember Sempolinski opposed $111 million in film tax credits as misaligned priorities. Supporters highlighted provisions including universal school meals, smartphone bans in schools, housing vouchers, and increased funding for vulnerable populations.
A01241-A
LAID ASIDE
2025-04-01
Repeal section 17-40 of the Election Law relating to furnishing money and entertainment to induce attendance at polls
A00421
PASSED
2025-01-21
Chapter amendment to Banking Law relating to banking development districts as a factor in assessing whether banking institutions meet community credit needs
The Assembly passed a chapter amendment to Banking Law that modifies how banking institutions' participation in the Banking Development District program is considered when assessing their performance in meeting community credit needs. Assemblywoman Walsh noted the change from mandatory to discretionary consideration addressed prior concerns and led the New York Bankers Association to withdraw its opposition.
A02653-B
PASSED
2024-06-06
Commuter vans - allowing acceptance of street hails from prospective passengers
A09099
PASSED
2024-06-05
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to establishing a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, and small school buses
A04917-D / S04917
PASSED
2024-06-05
An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to funding for school anti-violence education programs
A09099
PASSED
2024-06-05
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to establishing a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, and small school buses
A04917-D / S04917
PASSED
2024-06-05
An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to funding for school anti-violence education programs
A06090
PASSED
2024-05-29
An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to including participation in a banking development district as a factor when assessing a banking institution's record of performance
The Assembly passed A06090, sponsored by Asm. Anderson, which adds participation in the banking development district program as a factor in Community Reinvestment Act assessments for state-chartered banks. The bill aims to incentivize financial institutions to serve underbanked and underserved communities. Anderson emphasized that the measure provides extra credit rather than penalties, and does not prevent banks from achieving strong CRA ratings through other means. The Democratic Conference generally supported the legislation. However, Asm. Curran and the Republican Conference opposed the bill, arguing it creates an unlevel playing field by imposing additional requirements on state-chartered banks that other financial institutions do not face, and that banks unable to establish a BDD due to lack of municipal participation could face lower ratings despite strong performance in serving underserved areas. Anderson clarified that nonparticipation is not counted as a negative factor. The bill passed without a recorded vote tally being announced.
A04973-A / S____
PASSED
2024-05-23
An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to requiring the Office of Victim Services to provide notification of potential eligibility for awards following the death of a victim of a crime who died as a direct result of such crime
A06601
2024-03-21
An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to prohibiting state chartered banking institutions from investing in and providing financing for private prisons
A07264
2024-03-21
An act to amend the General Municipal Law, in relation to the awarding of certain purchase contracts to purchase food
A07272
2023-06-21
An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to permitting the submission of applications for banking development district designations regardless of the date the applicant opened
A07769
PASSED
2023-06-10
An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to establishing Diwali as a school holiday in certain public schools
The New York State Assembly passed landmark legislation establishing Diwali as a school holiday in New York City public schools, marking another historic moment for cultural recognition in the state. Assembly Bill A07769, sponsored by Asm. Rajkumar, the first Indian-American woman elected to New York State office, passed with overwhelming support. The bill recognizes the Festival of Lights celebrated by over 200,000 school-aged children in New York City schools, including Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, and other South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. Asm. Rajkumar delivered an emotional speech about her immigrant parents and the significance of the moment, while numerous members spoke about the importance of recognizing the growing South Asian population and eliminating the choice families face between celebrating and attending school. The passage of both the Lunar New Year and Diwali holiday bills on the same night was celebrated as a historic moment for diversity and inclusion in New York State.
A05294 / S____
PASSED
2023-06-09
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to establishing a captive insurance program for commuter vans; and to amend the State Finance Law, in relation to establishing the commuter van trust fund
The Assembly passed legislation establishing a captive insurance program for commuter vans and a commuter van trust fund. Sponsored by Assemblyman Anderson, the bill addresses inequities in insurance pools and markets for commuter vans serving transit deserts across the state. Assemblyman Goodell opposed the measure, arguing it amounts to an $11 million annual taxpayer subsidy to a privately-operated business. Goodell explained that prior legislative mandates for increased insurance requirements caused commuter van prices to rise and businesses to close, and the captive program does not charge sufficient premiums to cover costs, necessitating the state subsidy.
A02105 / S00214
PASSED
2023-05-18
An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to expanding eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement, providing alternative forms of evidence that would show that a qualifying crime was committed and the confidentiality of certain records
The Assembly passed A02105/S00214, sponsored by Asm. Meeks, expanding eligibility for crime victims and survivors to access state victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement, extending the filing deadline from one year to three years, and allowing alternative forms of evidence such as victim advocate statements or temporary orders of protection. Supporters argued the changes remove barriers that disproportionately affect minorities and trauma survivors, citing research showing that 40 percent of crime victims do not report crimes and that African-Americans are significantly less likely to access victim compensation. Opponents, led by Asm. Goodell, contended the bill undermines crime-fighting efforts by eliminating incentives for timely reporting and cooperation with law enforcement at a time when major crimes in New York City have risen 22 percent. Asm. Walsh expressed concern that the bill's language allows compensation without a formal police report, even three years after an alleged crime. The Democratic majority supported the bill as addressing systemic barriers to victim services, while Republicans were generally opposed.
Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.
Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026
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Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.
Lobbying Activity
No lobbying disclosures on record for this member in the available dataset (JCOPE filings targeting Assembly members).
Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.