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Asm. Karines Reyes
District 87
Democrat
First elected 2019
Karines Reyes represents AD-87, a D+65 district in the Bronx where Democrats hold 71.3% of voter registrations against 6.4% Republican, and she ran uncontested in 2024 following margins of 65.8 points in 2022 and 77.6 points in 2020; her 2026 vulnerability rating is Safe D across all modeled environments. The district is majority-Hispanic (52.5%), with 27.4% Black residents, a 26.6% poverty rate, a median household income of $47,993, and a homeownership rate of 22.3%, reflecting a dense, low-income urban constituency. Now in her sixth year in the chamber, Reyes sponsored 86 bills in the 2025 session, with her heaviest concentration in Public Health (11 bills), Labor (10 bills), Social Services (8 bills), and Workers' Compensation (5 bills), indicating a consistent focus on healthcare access, worker protections, and social safety net policy. Her top sponsorship areas in Public Health and Labor align with the lobbying sectors most active in those policy domains, a pattern that warrants standard monitoring given the volume of activity across both categories.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-87
Base lean: D+74
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+74). 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-87
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Karines Reyes 100.0% (25,635) | Uncontested | — |
| 2022 | Karines Reyes 82.9% (13,609) | Ariel Rivera-Diaz 17.1% (2,804) | 65.8pts |
| 2020 | Karines Reyes 87.7% (34,861) | Michelle Castillo 10.1% (4,014) | 77.6pts |
| 2018 | Karines Reyes 94.3% (23,730) | Alpheaus E. Marcus 4.8% (1,196) | 89.5pts |
| 2016 | Luis R. Sepulveda 96.1% (30,128) | Michael Dennis 3.9% (1,218) | 92.2pts |
| 2014 | Luis R. Sepulveda 93.3% (11,095) | Michael J. Dennis 6.7% (792) | 86.6pts |
| 2012 | Luis R. Sepulveda 96.9% (28,777) | Michael Dennis 2.2% (646) | 94.7pts |
| 2010 | J. Gary Pretlow 91.7% (16,198) | Samuel L. Rivers 8.3% (1,466) | 83.4pts |
| 2008 | J. Gary Pretlow 93.5% (30,417) | Ralph Pearson 3.7% (1,212) | 89.8pts |
| 2006 | J. Gary Pretlow 82.0% (16,244) | Barbara Snyder 18.0% (3,571) | 64.0pts |
| 2004 | J. Gary Pretlow 95.8% (23,706) | Moira C. Dooling 4.2% (1,044) | 91.6pts |
| 2002 | J. Gary Pretlow 100.0% (14,783) | Uncontested | — |
| 2000 | Mike Spano 91.9% (26,669) | Thomas Byrne 8.1% (2,343) | 83.8pts |
| 1998 | Mike Spano 62.1% (20,743) | John Guarneri 37.9% (12,673) | 24.2pts |
| 1996 | Michael J. Spano 60.0% (25,395) | Steve Ploski 34.1% (14,413) | 25.9pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Democratic) | Karines Reyes 78.7% (8,953) | Garfield Holland 21.3% (2,430) | 57.4pts |
| 2018 (Democratic) | Karines Reyes 66.8% (7,304) | John Perez 21.3% (2,332) | 45.5pts |
| 2016 (Democratic) | Luis R. Sepulveda 72.8% (2,530) | Pamela Stewart-Martinez 27.2% (947) | 45.6pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 87 Profile
Population
113,619
Median income
$47,993
Median rent
$1,570
Homeownership
22.3%
Education (BA+)
20.7%
Poverty rate
26.6%
Uninsured rate
7.8%
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
7.1%
Black
27.4%
Hispanic
52.5%
Asian
15.7%
Median age
37.2
Foreign born
36.9%
Limited English households
17.7%
Veterans
2.3%
Disability rate
15.8%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
23.8%
Public transit
54.4%
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
86
Floor debate appearances
25
Years in office
7
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A05306
PASSED
2026-02-24
Automobile window tint and film light transmittance standards
A08022-A
PASSED
2026-02-09
An act to amend the Criminal Procedure Law, in relation to requiring certain covered platforms to provide a process for law enforcement agencies to contact such platform and to comply with search warrants within 72 hours
A05134
PASSED
2026-02-09
An act to amend the Public Authorities Law, in relation to the process for filling vacancies on the Long Island Railroad Commuter's Council
A09492 / S02295
PASSED
2026-01-20
Training requirements for certain child protective services workers
A05207
2025-06-16
An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to requiring chain restaurants to label menu items that have a high content of sodium
A07033-C
PASSED
2025-06-11
An act to amend the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, in relation to authorizing the Council on the Arts to designate Little Yemen as a cultural district
A03516
2025-06-05
Keep Police Radio Public Act
The Assembly debated A03516, the "Keep Police Radio Public Act," sponsored by Assemblywoman Reyes, which would require law enforcement agencies using encrypted radio communications to provide realtime access to nonsensitive communications to credentialed journalists and emergency services organizations. The bill would establish a credentialing process through the Department of State to determine which journalists qualify for access. Supporters argued the measure ensures public transparency and allows journalists to warn citizens during emergencies, citing the 2022 Buffalo mass shooting where encrypted radios prevented real-time reporting. Opponents raised significant concerns about officer safety, arguing that realtime access without delay could alert criminals to police movements and compromise investigations. Critics also warned that unconfirmed emergency information broadcast in realtime could create public panic and dangerous crowds at incident scenes, potentially hindering first responders. Questions were raised about implementation mechanisms, equipment costs for municipalities, and how law enforcement would determine what constitutes sensitive information exempt from disclosure. The debate highlighted tensions between press freedom and public safety concerns.
A04997
PASSED
2025-06-05
Law enforcement communications public access
The Assembly passed legislation requiring real-time public access to encrypted law enforcement radio communications for credentialed journalists and emergency services organizations, despite significant safety concerns raised by opponents. Sponsor Assemblywoman Reyes emphasized the importance of transparency and noted that emergency services in rural counties depend on real-time radio access for rapid response. She argued that law enforcement officers are competent to determine what constitutes sensitive information under the bill's definition and that the Department of State will establish a process for oversight. Opponents, including Assemblymen Durso, Yeger, and Reilly, raised substantial public safety concerns, arguing that real-time disclosure could endanger officers and the public by revealing confidential informant identities, tactical information, or other sensitive details. Assemblyman Yeger proposed a compromise amendment for a 5-15 minute delay to allow law enforcement to prevent disclosure of sensitive information, warning that the bill could endanger lives in emergency situations and that anyone with a social media account could immediately broadcast sensitive information. Assemblyman Reilly urged the Governor to amend the bill to include a 10-minute delay if it reaches the Senate. The Minority Conference voted against the bill; the Majority Conference supported it. A party vote was requested.
A05311 / S____
PASSED
2025-05-21
An act to amend the Social Services Law, in relation to expanding the membership of the interagency task force on trafficking in persons
The Assembly passed legislation expanding the interagency task force on human trafficking to include the commissioners of the Department of Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicles. Assemblywoman Walsh, who co-chaired the Assembly Republican Task Force on Human Trafficking, supported the measure, stating that the addition of these agencies made practical sense given their role in combating trafficking. The bill passed without opposition.
A04938
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to providing protections for telecommunications tower technicians
A07617
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to removing the prohibitions on patient participation in multiple transplant programs in New York State
The Assembly passed legislation removing prohibitions on patients participating in multiple transplant programs in New York State. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes and 18 co-sponsors, the bill addresses a critical gap in access to organ transplants for Medicaid patients, who under current law can only apply to one program and be on one wait list. Peoples-Stokes noted that approximately 8,000 New Yorkers are currently on transplant wait lists, with roughly 400 expected to die before receiving a transplant. The measure was championed by Dr. Kayler, a transplant surgeon at Erie County Medical Center, and supported by Donate Life New York. The bill allows patients to remove themselves from dependence on dialysis machines by expanding their opportunities to access kidney transplants across multiple programs.
A05285
2025-03-05
An act to amend the Education Law and the Public Health Law, in relation to prescription labels for mifepristone and misoprostol
The Assembly debated a chapter amendment to legislation governing prescription labels for abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Reyes, the amendment allows healthcare providers to use practice addresses instead of personal names on prescription labels when the provider's name matches the practice name, and requires patient notification of this choice. The amendment modifies a bill signed into law January 22, 2025. Opponents, including Assemblywoman Walsh, argued the amendment further shields prescriber identity and raised concerns about patient safety and accountability, particularly regarding telehealth prescriptions to states where abortion is restricted. Walsh cited a case involving a New Paltz physician prescribing to patients in Louisiana and Texas. Assemblyman Pirozzolo raised concerns about pharmacy system compliance and whether the bill subverts other states' laws. Sponsor Reyes maintained that prescriber records are maintained for five years and accessible to healthcare providers in clinical emergencies, and that patients have privacy rights in their medical decisions. The debate remained ongoing at the end of the transcript segment.
A02579
PASSED
2025-03-05
An act to amend the Education Law relating to prescription labels for certain medications
The Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Asm. Reyes that removes prescriber names from prescription bottle labels for certain medications, apparently relating to abortion-related drugs. The bill aims to protect prescribers and patients from harassment and legal weaponization in states restricting abortion access. Debate revealed significant concerns about patient safety and the lack of empirical data supporting the measure. Opponents Asm. Novakhov and Asm. Giglio questioned whether removing prescriber information could hinder emergency medical treatment and argued the bill lacks statistics on incidents justifying the change. Giglio also raised concerns about telehealth prescribing standards, including whether adequate medical screening and pregnancy verification are required. Sponsor Reyes countered that prescriber names are not clinically necessary for emergency care and that patient history can be obtained via telehealth. The bill passed with the Majority Conference generally in favor and the Republican Conference generally opposed.
A05285
LAID ASIDE
2025-02-26
An act to amend the Education Law and the Public Health Law, in relation to prescription labels for mifepristone and misoprostol
A01677 / S6635
PASSED
2025-02-04
An act to amend the Workers' Compensation Law, in relation to claims for mental injury premised upon extraordinary work-related stress
A01678 / S8358-C
PASSED
2025-02-04
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to requiring retail worker employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
A02249 / S9832
PASSED
2025-02-04
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to model management companies and model management groups; enacting the New York State Fashion Workers Act
A02145-A / S####
2025-01-22
An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to the labeling of mifepristone, misoprostol, and their generic alternatives
The Assembly debated legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Reyes that would allow doctors prescribing mifepristone and misoprostol to request that their practice name replace their individual name on prescription bottle labels, citing concerns about physician safety and retribution. The bill, modeled after Washington State law, would be the first time New York allows such anonymity for any medication. Supporters argued patients retain access to prescriber information through practice records and that the actual prescription document maintains all identifying details. Opponents raised concerns about potential liability for medical practices, whether the bill adequately protects patient safety in cases of adverse outcomes, and whether it improperly interferes with other states' laws by facilitating out-of-state access to abortion medications. Assemblywoman Walsh questioned the necessity given prior shield legislation protecting abortion providers passed in 2023. The American College of OB-GYNs supports the measure.
A05631-E / S____
PASSED
2024-06-10
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to enacting the New York State Fashion Workers Act
A05631-E / S____
PASSED
2024-06-07
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to enacting the New York State Fashion Workers Act
A05631-E / S____
PASSED
2024-06-07
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to enacting the New York State Fashion Workers Act
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.
A08947-C
2024-06-03
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to requiring retail worker employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
The Assembly debated legislation requiring retail employers with 10 or more employees to develop and implement workplace violence prevention programs. Sponsor Assemblywoman Reyes said the bill directs the Department of Labor to create a model training program and policy covering de-escalation procedures and violence prevention that employers can customize or adopt as written. The bill requires panic buttons only for retailers with 500 or more employees and allows cell phone-based alternatives. Reyes noted the bill does not mandate security guards—a requirement removed in amendments—and attributed rising retail violence partly to customer frustration with merchandise security measures and self-checkout systems. Republican Assemblymember Goodell questioned whether a standardized DOL policy would work for tens of thousands of small retailers and whether the bill adequately addresses retail theft as a driver of violence. The debate was ongoing at the end of the transcript segment.
A02588
PASSED
2024-06-03
Retail Worker Safety Act
The Assembly passed the Retail Worker Safety Act (A02588) on June 3, sponsored by Assemblywoman Reyes, requiring retail establishments with 10 or more employees to develop workplace violence prevention plans and provide de-escalation training to all employees at hire and annually. The bill sparked sharp debate between supporters who emphasized emergency preparedness and worker safety in light of incidents like the Tops supermarket shooting, and opponents who argued it imposes regulatory burdens on small businesses without addressing retail theft—the underlying cause of much retail violence. Republicans generally opposed the measure, with critics including the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the Business Council. Supporters countered that the bill focuses on worker safety, not theft, and that preparedness training is essential in modern times. The bill passed with party-line voting, with the Democratic majority supporting it and Republicans largely 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.