Asm. David DiPietro — The Commons Gallery

David DiPietro has represented AD-147 since first being elected in 2013 and holds one of the most secure seats in the chamber — the district carries an R+16 partisan lean, his 2026 outlook is rated Safe R across all modeled scenarios, and his base lean stands at R+30. His most recent contested race in 2024 produced a 36.0-point margin over Darci B. Cramer, and four of his seven general election appearances have been uncontested; his closest race came in 2012, when he won by 10.8 points. The district is a predominantly rural or small-town western New York constituency — 92.9% white, with an 82.2% homeownership rate, a median household income of $86,120, and a poverty rate of 7.7% — where Republicans hold a substantial registration advantage of 41.9% to Democrats' 25.8%. In the 2025 session DiPietro sponsored 75 bills, with his heaviest focus in Penal law (12 bills), Public Health (9 bills), Environmental Conservation (7 bills), and Highway law (7 bills); no committee chairmanship is listed in the available brief data.AI

Vulnerability Index AD-147

Base lean: R+30

Favorable D

Safe R

Neutral

Safe R

Favorable R

Safe R

Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (R+30). 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-147

General Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024	David J. DiPietro 68.0% (52,247)	Darci B. Cramer 32.0% (24,555)	36.0pts
2022	David J. DiPietro 100.0% (47,136)	Uncontested	—
2020	David J. DiPietro 100.0% (56,855)	Uncontested	—
2018	David J. DiPietro 60.9% (32,757)	Luke E. Wochensky 39.1% (21,052)	21.8pts
2016	David J. DiPietro 100.0% (51,558)	Uncontested	—
2014	David J. DiPietro 100.0% (33,500)	Uncontested	—
2012	David J. DiPietro 55.4% (32,401)	Christina M. Abt 44.6% (26,109)	10.8pts
2010	Daniel J. Burling 100.0% (28,743)	Uncontested	—
2008	Daniel J. Burling 70.1% (30,953)	Philip А. Jones 27.7% (12,238)	42.4pts
2006	Daniel J. Burling 66.7% (23,227)	Judith A. Hunter 33.3% (11,606)	33.4pts
2004	Daniel J. Burling 100.0% (33,786)	Uncontested	—
2002	Daniel J. Burling 72.6% (24,091)	Wes Kennison 27.4% (9,088)	45.2pts
2000	Daniel J. Burling 73.7% (31,248)	Karen P. Blake 26.3% (11,168)	47.4pts
1998	Daniel J. Burling 60.7% (20,621)	Harold J. Bush 39.3% (13,371)	21.4pts
1996	Thomas M. Reynolds 100.0% (31,950)	Uncontested	—

Primary Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024 (Republican)	David J. DiPietro 81.6% (5,712)	Mitch Martin 18.4% (1,290)	63.2pts
2012 (Republican)	David J. DiPietro 43.8% (2,751)	David P. Mariacher 38.0% (2,387)	⚡ 5.8pts
2012 (Independence)	Christina M. Abt 71.4% (202)	Daniel J. Humiston 28.6% (81)	42.8pts

Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.

Voter Registration

26%

42%

32%

Dem 25.8% Rep 41.9% Ind/Other 32.2%

District 147 Profile

Population 141,366

Median income $86,120

Median rent $957

Homeownership 82.2%

Education (BA+) 30.0%

Poverty rate 7.7%

Uninsured rate 2.9%

Unemployment rate 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Demographics

White 92.9%

Black 2.2%

Hispanic 2.3%

Asian 0.4%

Median age 46.5

Foreign born 2.0%

Limited English households 0.3%

Veterans 7.1%

Disability rate 13.4%

Commute Mode

Drive alone 78.8%

Public transit 0.3%

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)

75

25

Years in office 13

Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.

Floor Session Activity 2025–2026

A01191-B 2026-03-26

Safer Weapons, Safer Home Act — requiring the Division of Criminal Justice Services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms

The New York State Assembly debated A01191-B, the Safer Weapons, Safer Home Act, which would direct the Division of Criminal Justice Services to conduct a two-year study on the technological viability of personalized firearms—weapons that can only be fired by authorized users. Sponsor Assemblyman Bores said the bill, simplified from prior versions, aims to provide data on existing market technology that could enhance public safety by preventing accidents, gun theft, and officer disarmament. He emphasized the bill contains no mandates and will inform future legislative decisions. However, opponents including Assemblymen Angelino, Pirozzolo, DiPietro, and Manktelow argued the bill infringes Second Amendment rights, duplicates existing safe storage laws, and wastes resources on a study that won't prevent crime. They raised concerns about technology failures, unintended consequences like false sense of security, and scenarios where authorized users might need to share weapons for self-defense. Pirozzolo questioned spending on the study when the state faces larger issues like homelessness and drug use. No vote was taken during this segment of debate.

A09432 PASSED 2026-01-29

Custom fabrication prevailing wage bill (chapter amendment to prior legislation)

The Assembly passed a chapter amendment to custom fabrication prevailing wage legislation sponsored by Asm. Bronson after heated debate over its impact on small businesses and construction costs. The amendment removed contentious "significant portion" language and added explicit exclusions for transportation infrastructure. Supporters, including Asm. Bronson and union member Asm. Durso, argued prevailing wage does not significantly increase costs and benefits local economies. Opponents, including Asm. Tague and Asm. DiPietro, warned of job losses and logistical nightmares, with DiPietro citing a specific case where a company canceled an 18-acre expansion project, eliminating 140 jobs. Asm. Sempolinski, who voted no on the original bill, voted yes on the amendment, calling the transportation exclusion "a massive change" that addressed his concerns. The bill passed with the amendments.

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.

A06969-B / S06969 PASSED 2025-06-13

An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to dedicating a portion of the State Highway System to Maintenance Supervisor Stephen C. Ebling

A07444 PASSED 2025-06-13

An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to extending the expiration of the authorization to the County of Wyoming to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax.

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.

A04172 / S05174 PASSED 2025-06-10

Algorithmic collusion and price fixing in residential rental housing

The Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal that extends New York's antitrust law to algorithmic price fixing in residential rental housing. The bill, A04172/S05174, clarifies that using algorithms to coordinate pricing among landlords violates the state's Donnelly Act, which has been law since 1899. Rosenthal argued the measure gives the Attorney General tools to prosecute conduct already illegal when done by humans, citing examples from Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and other jurisdictions where companies like RealPage have orchestrated collusion. The bill requires three specific functions—collecting pricing data from multiple landlords, analyzing it algorithmically, and recommending prices—to constitute illegal collusion, and includes a 'knowingly or reckless disregard' standard. Opponents, including Assemblyman Peter Fitzpatrick and Assemblyman DiPietro, argued there is no evidence of algorithmic collusion in New York State and characterized the bill as government overreach that will discourage landlord investment and worsen housing shortages. The Republican Conference voted against the bill; the Majority Conference voted in favor.

A06651 PASSED 2025-06-10

An act relating to algorithmic collusion and price fixing in residential rental markets

The Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Asm. Rosenthal that extends New York's antitrust protections to algorithmic price fixing in residential rental markets. The bill clarifies that using algorithms to coordinate pricing among landlords violates the Donnelly Act, which has governed price fixing since 1899. Rosenthal cited examples from Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and other jurisdictions where software like RealPage was used to inflate rents across thousands of units. The measure requires three specific functions—data collection from multiple landlords, algorithmic analysis, and price recommendations—to constitute illegal collusion, and includes a 'knowingly or reckless disregard' standard. Opponents, led by Asm. Fitzpatrick, argued the bill represents premature government intervention without documented cases of algorithmic price fixing in New York State, and contended that the state's strict rent regulations already prevent such practices. Fitzpatrick also questioned why the bill targets only housing when AI-driven pricing occurs across industries. The bill passed with support from Asm. Gallagher, who noted rents in her district have risen 40 percent, and Mrs. Peoples-Stokes, who acknowledged the bill addresses real concerns even as technology continues to evolve.

A02730-A PASSED 2025-05-29

An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to requiring contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to use apprenticeship agreements.

The Assembly passed A02730-A, legislation requiring contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to use apprenticeship agreements. Asm. Barrett sponsored the bill. During floor debate, Asm. DiPietro voted in opposition, expressing concern that mandating apprenticeship program participation for small subcontractors—particularly two- or three-person businesses—would be unduly burdensome. DiPietro noted such firms often perform specialized work on large projects in his district. Despite the objection, the bill advanced to passage.

A08486 PASSED 2025-05-29

An act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law, in relation to extending the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage bluefish

Assembly Bill A08486, sponsored by Assemblyman Wright, passed the chamber on May 29, extending the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage bluefish. The measure received at least one dissenting vote from Assemblyman DiPietro, who said the bill 'falls a little bit short' despite having 'great expectations.' The Acting Speaker congratulated Wright on his first bill passage.

A07956-A PASSED 2024-06-10

Designating a portion of the State highway system as the 'T Sgt. Walter Shearing Memorial Highway'

A09091 PASSED 2024-06-10

Authorizing the Iroquois Central School District to establish an insurance reserve fund

A07956-A / S07956-A PASSED 2024-06-07

Designating a portion of the State highway system as the 'T Sgt. Walter Shearing Memorial Highway'

A09091 / S09091 PASSED 2024-06-07

Authorizing the Iroquois Central School District to establish an insurance reserve fund

A09263 / S09263 PASSED 2024-06-07

Amending Chapter 185 of the Laws of 2005 relating to the expiration of the County of Wyoming county recording tax

A07956-A / S07956-A PASSED 2024-06-07

Designating a portion of the State highway system as the 'T Sgt. Walter Shearing Memorial Highway'

A09091 / S09091 PASSED 2024-06-07

Authorizing the Iroquois Central School District to establish an insurance reserve fund

A09263 / S09263 PASSED 2024-06-07

Extending the expiration date for the County of Wyoming county recording tax on obligations secured by a mortgage on real property

A09544 PASSED 2024-06-06

An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law, in relation to local procurement of agricultural products

The Assembly passed legislation modifying procurement laws to allow municipalities and school districts to purchase from local farms without requiring the lowest bid, enabling smaller agricultural operations to compete with larger conglomerates. Sponsor Mrs. Peoples-Stokes argued the bill addresses 50 years of procurement laws that eliminated small farmers from competing, allowing local farmers to supply quality, sustainable products to schools and municipalities while supporting New York's agricultural economy. She noted the bill is optional for farmers and represents a win-win opportunity following supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, opponents including Asm. Goodell, Tague, Lemondes, DiPietro, and Manktelow contended the bill violates fair bidding principles by allowing farms to charge up to 10 percent more based on union status, minority ownership, or women ownership, unfairly burdening taxpayers and disadvantaging non-certified family farms. DiPietro warned that prior government interventions in agriculture have failed, citing the loss of 3,000 farms in recent years. The Democratic majority supported the measure while Republicans generally opposed it.

A06637 / S____ 2024-06-06

An act to amend the Executive Law and the Education Law, in relation to prohibiting mandatory disclosure of a criminal history record in certain circumstances

A05366 PASSED 2024-06-06

Criminal background check disclosure restrictions for employment

The Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Septimo that restricts employers from requesting applicants disclose their own criminal history records. The bill passed on a party-line vote, with the Majority Conference voting in the affirmative and the Republican Conference generally opposed. The measure does not change access for authorized agencies and employers already entitled to criminal records under law; rather, it prevents employers from compelling individuals to self-disclose confidential information. Opponents, including Assemblyman Goodell and Assemblyman DiPietro, raised concerns that the bill creates a dangerous loophole in light of recent legislation sealing juvenile and misdemeanor records (Clean Slate and Raise the Age). They argued that employers in sensitive fields—childcare, schools, banking, and law enforcement—need to verify disqualifying convictions but will be unable to do so if applicants cannot be asked to provide their own records. Proponents countered that authorized employers can petition to be added to the list of agencies entitled to access criminal records. The bill takes effect 120 days after enactment.

A09544 PASSED 2024-06-06

An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law, in relation to local procurement of agricultural products

The Assembly passed legislation modifying procurement laws to allow municipalities and school districts to purchase from local farms without requiring the lowest bid, enabling smaller agricultural operations to compete with larger out-of-state conglomerates. Sponsor Mrs. Peoples-Stokes argued the bill addresses 50-year-old procurement restrictions that prevent small farmers from selling quality, locally-sourced products to schools and municipalities. She emphasized the bill is optional for farmers and supports New York's agricultural community while ensuring healthier food for families. Opponents, including Asm. Goodell, Tague, Lemondes, DiPietro, and Manktelow, contended the bill violates fair bidding principles by allowing farms to charge up to 10 percent more based on union status, minority ownership, or women ownership. They argued it unfairly disadvantages law-abiding farmers and family farms that don't meet these criteria, and criticized government agricultural policies for failing to help farmers despite past promises. The bill passed with Democratic support, though several Republicans and some Democrats voted against it.

A06637 / S____ 2024-06-06

An act to amend the Executive Law and the Education Law, in relation to prohibiting mandatory disclosure of a criminal history record in certain circumstances

A05366 PASSED 2024-06-06

Criminal background check disclosure restrictions for employment

The Assembly passed a bill (A05366, sponsor Asm. Septimo) restricting employers from requesting applicants disclose their own criminal history records. The measure prohibits direct requests to individuals for confidential criminal justice records while preserving access for authorized agencies and employers entitled to such information under existing law. Opponents, led by Asm. Goodell, argued the bill creates a dangerous loophole given recent sealing laws (Clean Slate, Raise the Age) that restrict public access to records. Goodell contended that legitimate employers in sensitive fields—childcare, schools, banks, law enforcement—need the ability to request applicants provide their own records to verify they lack disqualifying convictions. Sponsor Septimo countered that authorized entities retain full access and can petition for inclusion if needed. Asm. DiPietro and Asm. Novakahov also opposed the measure, with DiPietro expressing concern for public safety and Novakahov questioning why criminal records should be hidden. The bill passed on a party-line vote, with the Majority Conference voting affirmatively and Republicans generally opposed.

A06042-B PASSED 2024-06-05

An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to requiring insurance policies to provide coverage for transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy

The Assembly passed A06042-B, sponsored by Assemblywoman Bichotte Hermelyn, requiring insurance companies to cover transvaginal ultrasounds during pregnancy when recommended by nationally-recognized clinical practice guidelines. The bill aims to address New York's maternal and infant mortality crisis by ensuring access to a routine screening procedure that can detect conditions like cervical insufficiency that lead to premature birth and miscarriage. Bichotte Hermelyn shared personal testimony about losing her first child and cited the story of a woman whose son died at 23 weeks after a condition was not detected early. She noted that more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable. Assemblywoman Walsh raised concerns during debate that the bill's definition of qualifying guidelines could create ambiguity if different guidelines recommend different treatments, but acknowledged the procedure's medical value. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.

Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026

bills

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.