Asm. Al Taylor

Assemblywoman Walsh expressed support for including opioid antagonists like Narcan in first aid kits, while noting that EpiPens are not currently required in the kits and suggesting that as potential future legislation.

Supported retail theft and illegal cannabis enforcement provisions, and endorsed prison closures as a means to address systemic issues and reinvest in community prevention programs.

Supported illegal cannabis enforcement and prison closures, arguing prisons do not always serve their intended purpose and communities need alternative solutions.

Described lithium-ion battery fires as a serious community hazard requiring special firefighting mechanisms. Noted witnessing firefighters using specialized procedures to safely contain burning batteries and characterized inaction as leaving communities vulnerable to preventable disasters.

The bill is not about police doing or not doing their job—it's about whether to inform them. Victims should make cognizant decisions about timing and reporting based on their circumstances, not be forced into immediate law enforcement involvement.

Explained the bill protects current NYC residents from losing or seeing reductions in tax exemption benefits due to the Part K budget change that unified income definitions across senior and disabled homeowner programs.

The bill extends until June 30, 2026 provisions allowing the sale of supplemental uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance in amounts equal to the bodily injury liability limits of an insured's auto policy. The debate centered on whether such coverage should be automatically provided (opt-out) or require consumer affirmative choice (opt-in). Assemblyman Blankenbush supported higher uninsured/underinsured limits but objected to the automatic opt-out approach, arguing it removes consumer choice and control over premium costs. He noted that while insurance professionals recommend higher limits, consumers should decide whether to pay extra premiums. Assemblyman Blumencranz shared concerns about government mandating insurance decisions rather than leaving that to consumers and their brokers. Assemblyman Goodell argued that if consumers want more insurance, brokers will sell it to them, and that the bill's automatic opt-out approach removes consumer control over costs. He preferred allowing consumers to opt in if they choose.

Characterized the bill as accountability and checks-and-balances legislation, arguing it prevents officers from acting on a whim and citing national examples of police misconduct that could be prevented through such safeguards.