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Asm. Erik Dilan
District 54
Democrat
First elected 2015
Erik Dilan has represented AD-54, a heavily Democratic Brooklyn district with a D+66 registration lean, since first being elected in 2015; he ran uncontested in 2024 and has not faced a serious general election challenge in his tenure, with his closest contested race producing a 72.6-point margin in 2022. The district is majority-Hispanic (51.3%), with 26.8% Black residents, a 19.7% poverty rate, a homeownership rate of 26.4%, and a median household income of $70,373, reflecting a dense, low-homeownership urban constituency with 71.9% of registered voters enrolled as Democrats. In the 2025 session, Dilan sponsored 91 bills, with his heaviest concentration in Correction law (31 bills), followed by Executive (9) and Insurance (6), a sponsorship profile consistent with his floor activity on corrections accountability and transparency legislation. The district's top lobbying sectors are not specified in this brief, but Dilan's dominant focus on Correction law across both bill sponsorship and floor engagement represents the most distinctive feature of his legislative identity.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-54
Base lean: D+75
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+75). 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-54
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Erik Martin Dilan 100.0% (21,908) | Uncontested | — |
| 2022 | Erik Martin Dilan 86.3% (12,163) | Khorshed A. Chowdhury 13.7% (1,932) | 72.6pts |
| 2020 | Erik Martin Dilan 85.8% (29,619) | Khorshed A. Chowdhury 9.3% (3,211) | 76.5pts |
| 2018 | Erik Martin Dilan 95.4% (22,659) | Khorshed A. Chowdhury 4.6% (1,083) | 90.8pts |
| 2016 | Erik Martin Dilan 95.1% (29,152) | Khorshed A. Chowdhury 4.9% (1,513) | 90.2pts |
| 2014 | Erik Martin Dilan 85.8% (7,514) | Kimberly Council 9.8% (859) | 76.0pts |
| 2012 | Rafael L. Espinal, Jr. 96.6% (24,242) | Khorshed A. Chowdhury 3.4% (858) | 93.2pts |
| 2011 | Rafael L. Espinal, Jr. 44.7% (2,529) | Jesus Gonzalez 33.5% (1,894) | 11.2pts |
| 2010 | Darryl C. Towns 94.6% (10,820) | Khorshed Chowdhury 5.4% (616) | 89.2pts |
| 2008 | Darryl C. Towns 95.7% (20,532) | Khorshed А. Chowdhury 4.3% (923) | 91.4pts |
| 2006 | Darryl C. Towns 94.2% (8,192) | Khorshed A. Chowdhury 5.8% (503) | 88.4pts |
| 2004 | Darryl C. Towns 92.6% (17,139) | Khorshed Chowdhury 7.4% (1,370) | 85.2pts |
| 2002 | Darryl C. Towns 90.9% (8,342) | Khorshed A. Chowdhury 9.1% (833) | 81.8pts |
| 2000 | Darryl C. Towns 94.2% (15,547) | John R. Venturina 5.8% (964) | 88.4pts |
| 1998 | Darryl C. Towns 92.7% (8,874) | John Venturina 5.4% (519) | 87.3pts |
| 1996 | Darryl C. Towns 92.7% (11,456) | Benjamin B. Green 7.3% (906) | 85.4pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 (Democratic) | Erik Martin Dilan 60.0% (1,955) | Kimberly Council 40.0% (1,305) | 20.0pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 54 Profile
Population
121,657
Median income
$70,373
Median rent
$1,901
Homeownership
26.4%
Education (BA+)
25.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
Uninsured rate
7.3%
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
12.3%
Black
26.8%
Hispanic
51.3%
Asian
8.1%
Median age
35.1
Foreign born
40.5%
Limited English households
14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
Disability rate
10.7%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
23.7%
Public transit
50.1%
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
91
Joint hearing appearances
1
Floor debate appearances
20
Years in office
11
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A10710
PASSED
2026-04-21
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to including the recommendations of certain entities in the establishment of immunization administration regulations
The Assembly passed A10710, sponsored by Assemblyman Dilan, which amends Insurance Law to allow the Commissioner of Health to recommend immunizations for insurance coverage based on guidance from multiple medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American College of Physicians, as well as other nationally or internationally-recognized scientific organizations. The bill would provide state-level protections should federal immunization policy change adversely. Assemblyman Blankenbush opposed the measure, questioning its necessity and expressing concern that a single commissioner could override federal recommendations when medical organizations disagree. He also criticized the bill's rapid advancement through committee and floor debate, suggesting political motivations. Sponsor Dilan characterized the bill as a safeguard for New York's 19 million residents while maintaining flexibility to adopt sound federal policy. The Majority Conference supported the bill while the Minority Conference generally opposed it, though individual votes could be cast at the desk.
A05819
2026-03-30
Amend Correction Law regarding information provided to incarcerated individuals upon release
A06652-B
PASSED
2026-02-26
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to permitting licensed insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, consultants, and intermediaries to carryover up to five hours of continuing education credit per biennial licensing period
The Assembly passed A06652-B, sponsored by Assemblymembers Weprin, Dilan, Cruz, Blankenbush, Berger, Santabarbara, and Hawley, allowing licensed insurance professionals to carry over up to five hours of continuing education credit per biennial licensing period. The bill takes effect immediately and was advanced on consent.
A04871
PASSED
2026-02-24
Annual report requirement on Drug Treatment Court Program
A09516 / S08415
PASSED
2026-01-28
Corrections omnibus chapter amendments relating to video disclosure, camera coverage, next of kin notification, State Commission of Correction membership, statute of limitations tolling, and Correctional Association hotline access
The Assembly passed A09516, a corrections omnibus chapter amendment sponsored by Asm. Dilan that makes technical adjustments to reforms enacted last year. The bill requires video footage of incarcerated deaths be disclosed to the Office of Special Investigations within 72 hours, mandates in-vehicle cameras for prisoner transport, establishes a confidential hotline for incarcerated individuals to contact the Correctional Association of New York, reduces State Commission of Correction membership from 9 to 5 members to include formerly incarcerated persons, and extends the statute of limitations for incarcerated individuals to file civil claims against the state for two years post-release. The Minority Conference voted against the bill. Asm. Molitor raised concerns that the statute of limitations extension creates two classes of citizens and could incentivize meritless claims filed years after incidents when video evidence has been destroyed. Asm. Gandolfo noted the absence of corrections officer representation on the oversight commission. Asm. Meeks spoke in support, calling the amendments necessary steps in recognizing the humanity of incarcerated individuals.
A08871
2025-06-12
Omnibus corrections reform bill addressing accountability, transparency and oversight in State correctional facilities, including video disclosure, camera standards, death notices, autopsy procedures, conflicts of interest in investigations, data reporting, State Commission of Correction membership, Correctional Association access, and statute of limitations tolling for incarcerated individuals
The New York State Assembly debated an omnibus corrections reform bill (A08871) sponsored by Assemblymember Dilan that would enact ten legislative measures aimed at increasing accountability and transparency in State correctional facilities following recent deaths in custody. The bill includes provisions requiring disclosure of video footage related to deaths involving correctional officers, mandating camera installation and long-term storage, establishing notice requirements for deaths in custody, expanding the Correctional Association's access to facilities, and extending the statute of limitations for incarcerated individuals to file civil claims for injuries up to three years after release. Sponsor Dilan emphasized the bill addresses structural failures revealed by recent homicides, including the case of Robert Brooks. However, Assemblymember DiPietro argued the bill fails to address root causes of a recent corrections officers' strike, particularly mandatory overtime and the HALT Act, and cited cases of officers forced into excessive shifts. Assemblymember A. Brown raised concerns about the cost of video storage mandates, the absence of chain-of-custody procedures for video evidence, and potential conflicts of interest in the Attorney General's Office simultaneously investigating and defending corrections officers. The debate remained ongoing at the end of this transcript segment.
A08701
PASSED
2025-06-09
An act to amend Chapter 29 of the Laws of 2011 amending the Executive Law and other laws relating to the adoption of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles by the State of New York, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
A08701
PASSED
2025-06-09
An act to amend Chapter 29 of the Laws of 2011 amending the Executive Law and other laws relating to the adoption of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles by the State of New York, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
A03008-C
PASSED
2025-05-07
Budget Bill - Rules Report No. 181. Comprehensive budget implementation legislation covering transportation, environment, economic development, cannabis regulation, consumer protection, and energy provisions.
The Assembly passed A03008-C, a comprehensive budget implementation bill (Rules Report No. 181), following extensive floor debate on multiple provisions. The bill covers transportation, environmental, economic development, cannabis regulation, consumer protection, and energy matters. Key provisions include reclassifying the Cannabis Control Board chair as a per diem rather than salaried position; requiring disclosure of algorithmically-determined dynamic pricing by retailers; regulating buy-now-pay-later lenders under Department of Financial Services oversight; extending DMV pre-licensing course provisions; redefining abandoned vehicles to expedite removal from streets; authorizing weigh-in-motion technology for overweight vehicle enforcement; committing $6 billion to the MTA 2025-2029 Capital Plan; and allowing tax data sharing between the Department of Taxation and Finance and environmental agencies for Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act implementation. During colloquy, Assemblymember Ra questioned provisions on AI companion systems, EV weight impacts on roads, and safeguards for tax data sharing. Chair Pretlow confirmed drug driving provisions were omitted and will appear in a future bill. The bill drew criticism from members concerned about corrections officer staffing and support, though others praised domestic violence victim protections and NYPD pension enhancements included in the measure.
A03008-C
PASSED
2025-05-07
Budget Bill - FY 2025-26 implementation legislation covering transportation, environment, economic development, and consumer protection provisions
The Assembly passed A03008-C, a comprehensive budget implementation bill covering FY 2025-26 provisions across transportation, environment, economic development, and consumer protection. The bill includes provisions reclassifying the Cannabis Control Board chair from salaried to per diem status while maintaining Section 73 ethics compliance; requiring dynamic pricing disclosure by retailers; regulating buy-now-pay-later lenders under DFS oversight; extending DMV pre-licensing courses; redefining abandoned vehicles to expedite removal; committing $6 billion to the MTA 2025-29 Capital Plan ($3 billion each from state and city); allowing tax data sharing with DEC and NYSERDA for CLCPA implementation; and prioritizing Superfund remediation at disadvantaged community sites. During floor debate, Asm. Ra questioned omission of drug driving provisions and MTA funding mechanisms, while Asm. Walsh and Manktelow opposed provisions allowing 18-21 year-olds in correctional facilities, citing maturity and retention concerns. Asm. Clark praised domestic violence victim support provisions using self-attestation for benefits. The bill passed without recorded vote tally being announced.
A03008-C
PASSED
2025-05-07
Budget Bill - Rules Report No. 181. Comprehensive budget implementation legislation covering transportation, environment, economic development, cannabis regulation, consumer protection, and energy provisions for State fiscal year 2025-26.
The Assembly passed A03008-C, a comprehensive budget implementation bill (Rules Report No. 181) covering transportation, environment, economic development, cannabis regulation, and consumer protection for fiscal year 2025-26. The bill drew debate on multiple provisions including allowing 18-21 year olds to work in correctional facilities, domestic violence victim benefits, NYPD pension increases, and cannabis board chair reclassification. Minority Leader Ra extensively questioned Chair Pretlow on dynamic pricing disclosure requirements, AI companion notification standards, MTA funding gaps, and buy-now-pay-later lending regulation. Assemblywoman Walsh opposed the corrections officer recruitment provision, citing maturity concerns and inadequate support for experienced officers. Assemblyman Manktelow similarly criticized the lack of corrections officer retention measures. The bill passed with support from members including Asm. Clark, who praised domestic violence victim self-attestation provisions, and Asm. Pheffer Amato, who defended the youth recruitment provision and highlighted NYPD pension improvements.
A03028
PASSED
2025-03-03
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to allowing domestic insurers to make certain records available by electronic means
S06635
PASSED
2024-06-05
Workers' Compensation Law amendment — mental injury claims for extraordinary work-related stress
The Assembly passed legislation expanding Workers' Compensation eligibility for mental injury claims to all workers, removing restrictions that previously limited such claims to police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and emergency dispatchers. The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Reyes and others, allows workers in any profession to file claims for mental injuries stemming from extraordinary work-related stress, provided claims are evaluated by the Workers' Compensation Board and supported by physician diagnosis. Supporters cited examples of nurses during COVID, correction officers, and supermarket workers affected by traumatic events. Opponents, including Assemblywoman Walsh and Assemblyman Goodell, warned the bill lacks clear standards for defining 'extraordinary stress,' could invite fraud and unlimited claims, and would increase costs for businesses already burdened by New York's Workers' Compensation rates, which are 69 percent higher than the national average. The measure passed despite Republican opposition and concerns about unknown fiscal impact.
S06635
PASSED
2024-06-05
Expand Workers' Compensation claims for mental injury from extraordinary work-related stress to all employees
The Assembly passed legislation expanding Workers' Compensation eligibility for mental injury claims based on extraordinary work-related stress to all employees, removing current restrictions limiting such claims to police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and emergency dispatchers. Sponsor Assemblywoman Reyes argued the expansion is necessary to cover workers like nurses, correction officers, and supermarket employees who experience extraordinary stress but are currently excluded. The bill allows claims to be evaluated by the Workers' Compensation Board and a physician rather than requiring a specific work-related emergency. Opponents, including Assemblywoman Walsh and Assemblyman Goodell, raised concerns about undefined standards for "extraordinary stress," potential fraud, unknown costs to businesses, and the impact on New York's already-strained Workers' Compensation system and business climate. Goodell cited New York's 69% higher Workers' Comp rates compared to the national average and the state's loss of 200,000 residents last year. The bill passed without a recorded tally being announced in this segment.
A09678
PASSED
2024-06-04
An act to amend the Correction Law, in relation to requiring notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual attempts suicide or is hospitalized
A09678
PASSED
2024-06-04
An act to amend the Correction Law, in relation to requiring notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual attempts suicide or is hospitalized
A09171
2024-05-28
An act to authorizing a study by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to study the treatment of aging prison populations and make recommendations for ensuring humane treatment of such populations.
A07194
PASSED
2024-05-16
An act to amend the Correction Law, in relation to Certificates of Relief from Disabilities
The Assembly passed legislation making the issuance of Certificates of Relief from Disabilities mandatory rather than discretionary for individuals meeting specified prerequisites. The bill allows formerly incarcerated individuals to more readily access housing, education, financial aid, and employment opportunities. Assemblywoman Walker supported the measure as providing multiple pathways for reintegration and public safety. Assemblyman Goodell opposed it, arguing that discretionary review by courts or parole boards is necessary to consider factors beyond the stated prerequisites and to protect public safety during the interim period before automatic conviction sealing takes effect. The Democratic majority supported the bill.
A09186-A
PASSED
2024-05-06
An act to amend the Correction Law, in relation to providing for the return of any identification materials to an individual upon release from custody
A02387-A
PASSED
2024-03-04
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to allowing domestic insurers to make certain records available by electronic means
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.