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S8277

An act to amend the Executive Law — 2025-06-10 · Calendar #1661

The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 8277, an act to amend the Executive Law, on a 57-0 roll call vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Chan, received unanimous support from the chamber. During floor debate, Chan spoke passionately about the measure's importance to his district's aging population, describing seniors as integral members of their communities who care for children, maintain their homes, and contribute to neighborhood life. "These are our grandparents, our fathers, mothers, aunties," Chan said, calling the bill a fitting tribute to elders as the legislative session neared its end. Sen. Lanza offered congratulations to Chan on the passage of his first bill, which was met with a standing ovation from the chamber. The measure takes effect January 1.
Passed Senate Ayes: 57 · Nays: 0

Debate Summary

Sen. Chan spoke in favor of the bill, emphasizing the importance of respecting and supporting the state's aging population. He noted his district has a diverse, older demographic and highlighted the contributions seniors make to their communities and families. Chan called on colleagues from both sides to support the measure as a way to honor elders.

Roll Call — Official API Data

Full roll call from the Open Legislation API. Every senator's recorded vote is shown.

Senator Vote Party District
Jake Ashby AYE Republican SD-43
Jamaal Bailey AYE Democrat SD-36
April Baskin AYE Democrat SD-63
George Borrello AYE Republican SD-57
Jabari Brisport AYE Democrat SD-25
Samra Brouk AYE Democrat SD-55
Siela Bynoe AYE Democrat SD-6
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick AYE Republican SD-9
Stephen T. Chan AYE Republican SD-17
Cordell Cleare AYE Democrat SD-30
Leroy Comrie AYE Democrat SD-14
Jeremy Cooney AYE Democrat SD-56
Patricia Fahy AYE Democrat SD-46
Nathalia Fernandez AYE Democrat SD-34
Patrick M. Gallivan AYE Republican SD-60
Michael Gianaris AYE Democrat SD-12
Kristen Gonzalez AYE Democrat SD-59
Andrew Gounardes AYE Democrat SD-26
Joseph A. Griffo AYE Republican SD-53
Pete Harckham AYE Democrat SD-40
Pamela Helming AYE Republican SD-54
Michelle Hinchey AYE Democrat SD-41
Brad Hoylman-Sigal AYE Democrat SD-47
Robert Jackson AYE Democrat SD-31
Brian Kavanagh AYE Democrat SD-27
Liz Krueger AYE Democrat SD-28
Andrew J. Lanza AYE Republican SD-24
John Liu AYE Democrat SD-16
Monica Martinez AYE Democrat SD-4
Jack M. Martins AYE Republican SD-7
Mario Mattera AYE Republican SD-2
Rachel May AYE Democrat SD-48
Shelley Mayer AYE Democrat SD-37
Thomas F. O'Mara AYE Republican SD-58
Peter Oberacker AYE Republican SD-51
Robert Ortt AYE Republican SD-62
Anthony H. Palumbo AYE Republican SD-1
Kevin S. Parker AYE Democrat SD-21
Roxanne J. Persaud AYE Democrat SD-19
Steve Rhoads AYE Republican SD-5
Gustavo Rivera AYE Democrat SD-33
Robert Rolison AYE Republican SD-39
Christopher Ryan AYE Democrat SD-50
Sean Ryan AYE Democrat SD-61
Julia Salazar AYE Democrat SD-18
James Sanders Jr. AYE Democrat SD-10
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton AYE Democrat SD-23
Luis R. Sepúlveda AYE Democrat SD-32
José M. Serrano AYE Democrat SD-29
James Skoufis AYE Democrat SD-42
Toby Ann Stavisky AYE Democrat SD-11
Dan Stec AYE Republican SD-45
Andrea Stewart-Cousins AYE Democrat SD-35
James Tedisco AYE Republican SD-44
Mark Walczyk AYE Republican SD-49
Lea Webb AYE Democrat SD-52
William Weber AYE Republican SD-38
Alexis Weik AYE Republican SD-8
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. EXC Democrat SD-15
Dean Murray EXC Republican SD-3
Zellnor Myrie EXC Democrat SD-20
Jessica Ramos EXC Democrat SD-13
Sam Sutton EXC Democrat SD-22