Asm. Grace Lee

Social media companies have not taken appropriate steps to provide clear policies on their terms of service or content moderation. This bill requires disclosure and transparency regarding how platforms handle hate speech, extremism, misinformation, harassment, and foreign political interference.

Lee argued the bill advances financial inclusion for vulnerable populations lacking access to banking services. She noted that 12 banking institutions and credit unions already accept the NYC ID without compliance issues, and that federal regulators including the DFS, Treasury, FDIC, and Office of the Comptroller of Currency have affirmed the NYC ID as acceptable for opening bank accounts.

Explained that IDNYC is used by over 2 million New Yorkers and has been affirmed by the Federal Reserve, Treasury Department, FDIC, and OCC. Stated the bill helps vulnerable populations access banking services, grow savings, and build credit, while also helping banks reach new markets and establish new customer relationships.

Lee argued the bill advances financial inclusion for vulnerable populations lacking banking access. She stated that the DFS, Treasury, FDIC, and Office of the Comptroller of Currency have affirmed the NYC ID as acceptable for opening bank accounts, and that 12 banking institutions and credit unions have accepted it for nearly a decade without compliance issues.

IDNYC is used by over 2 million New Yorkers and has been affirmed by the Federal Reserve, Treasury Department, FDIC, and OCC. The bill helps vulnerable communities access banking services and build savings without relying on predatory lenders.

Explained her personal experience discovering mercury contamination from a former thermometer factory near her daughter's school and the difficulty accessing technical assistance grants. She argued the bill empowers communities to protect children and hold developers accountable.

Highlighted hate crimes statute modernization and illegal cannabis enforcement, noting dozens of illegal stores on the Lower East Side threatening the legal industry.

Highlighted hate crimes statute modernization and illegal cannabis enforcement, noting dozens of illegal stores on the Lower East Side threatening the legal market.

Noted that hospital decisions are made in private boardrooms without public input despite providing public functions. Cited Beth Israel Hospital closure affecting 400,000 residents in Lower Manhattan and argued communities need a voice in decisions affecting their health care access.

Spoke personally about growing up as one of few Asians in her school and being made fun of for her heritage. Emphasized that recognizing Lunar New Year sends a message that Asian-Americans matter and belong, particularly important given rising hate crimes against the community.

Emphasized rising suicide rates among youth and the accessibility of sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate as lethal tools, citing the Matthew Mindler case. The bill protects children by restricting sales to those under 21 with ID checks for those appearing under 30.

Highlighted funding to wipe rent arrears for public housing residents statewide and $30 million for AAPI communities, noting the disproportionate impact of anti-Asian hate crimes and the need to support vulnerable populations.

Highlighted funding to clear rent arrears for public housing residents statewide and $30 million for AAPI communities, noting the disproportionate impact of anti-Asian hate crimes and the need to support vulnerable populations.