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James Sanders

NY Senate District 10

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2013

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Office	Party	From	To	Source
NY Senate District 10 current New York	Democratic	Jan 1, 2013	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (3,984 recorded)

Bill	Motion / question	Position	Chamber · stage · roll	Date	Outcome	Source
S 8174 Relates to authorizing the New York Liquidation Bureau to establish a reimbursement program for…	Insurance Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll dae6549e-abcc-40ba-9630-0dae73a996d3	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dae6549e-abcc-40ba-9630-0dae73a996d3 CC0-1.0
S 9832 Imposes standards for certain examination services	Insurance Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll ecc98780-0405-4735-9f97-dca4f7f52af8	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ecc98780-0405-4735-9f97-dca4f7f52af8 CC0-1.0
S 10167 Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll cfd140fe-8572-4f73-9a30-044a3e7794c1	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cfd140fe-8572-4f73-9a30-044a3e7794c1 CC0-1.0
A 1388 Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products	Floor Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 21094596-8f47-4f51-b17b-d039b0491105	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/21094596-8f47-4f51-b17b-d039b0491105 CC0-1.0
S 2291 Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 3dc2ff57-42f7-4003-9c25-040b61f64412	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3dc2ff57-42f7-4003-9c25-040b61f64412 CC0-1.0
S 9746 Clarifies who may sue an insurer for violations related to misrepresentations, misleading…	Insurance Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 3f80602a-9bcd-45f4-8d53-e91f28ee902b	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3f80602a-9bcd-45f4-8d53-e91f28ee902b CC0-1.0
S 616 Relates to designating the month of May "Korean American Family Month"	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 716889fa-b0bd-4c3d-a77b-4151ae150b75	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/716889fa-b0bd-4c3d-a77b-4151ae150b75 CC0-1.0
S 1327 Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers	Floor Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 5a853319-a333-4f34-b362-3106024d59be	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5a853319-a333-4f34-b362-3106024d59be CC0-1.0
S 161 Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan…	Floor Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll c89f5217-a685-491f-9a37-258db7d2432e	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c89f5217-a685-491f-9a37-258db7d2432e CC0-1.0
S 557 Relates to designating the month of May "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month"	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 0c265f45-5196-4cdd-94a8-34774a859537	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0c265f45-5196-4cdd-94a8-34774a859537 CC0-1.0
A 1422 Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll b0d0135f-381b-4089-bab8-c3b91c69fba2	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b0d0135f-381b-4089-bab8-c3b91c69fba2 CC0-1.0
S 9941 Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social…	Insurance Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 8afefb1b-e07f-4759-910c-7c45dc93b766	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8afefb1b-e07f-4759-910c-7c45dc93b766 CC0-1.0
S 3111 Permits schools to allow fire departments to make a recruitment presentation in a high school	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll c3a2d6db-15fd-4b19-8a67-ba1acff17fdd	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c3a2d6db-15fd-4b19-8a67-ba1acff17fdd CC0-1.0
S 2458 Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll b4db6998-38da-4de8-81ef-edaa9835275e	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b4db6998-38da-4de8-81ef-edaa9835275e CC0-1.0
S 2050 Relates to the terms of office of commissioners of elections	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll d17d36d8-3d31-4ec8-b0ac-833e20f60ff6	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d17d36d8-3d31-4ec8-b0ac-833e20f60ff6 CC0-1.0
S 5313 Relates to addressing non-covered dental services	Insurance Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 56fc2015-6947-4409-bd4f-282d363bcf93	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/56fc2015-6947-4409-bd4f-282d363bcf93 CC0-1.0
S 9179 Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death…	Insurance Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 28039cc0-6d42-4b0c-8e8d-c7ff2885e2c1	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/28039cc0-6d42-4b0c-8e8d-c7ff2885e2c1 CC0-1.0
S 2398 Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll ebf593b8-d0c5-4f54-a3d9-7ee438174402	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ebf593b8-d0c5-4f54-a3d9-7ee438174402 CC0-1.0
S 10166 Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll cc16bb52-28eb-4ff3-ba53-e675c4aeb86f	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cc16bb52-28eb-4ff3-ba53-e675c4aeb86f CC0-1.0
S 8711 Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale…	Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll c5c3193d-9bc0-48d1-932a-92651cbe4c8d	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c5c3193d-9bc0-48d1-932a-92651cbe4c8d CC0-1.0
S 6494 Requires health insurance policies to include coverage for doula services as required coverage for…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll c9efba95-9677-42fc-b78e-c678704a4140	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c9efba95-9677-42fc-b78e-c678704a4140 CC0-1.0
S 200 Provides for the revocation of a person's driver's license who has been convicted of operating a…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 00de1109-922c-4735-bd42-6c18d5002821	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/00de1109-922c-4735-bd42-6c18d5002821 CC0-1.0
S 7837 Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund	Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll a6e6fdb2-34f8-4849-9a0b-85eee0a2e22c	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a6e6fdb2-34f8-4849-9a0b-85eee0a2e22c CC0-1.0
A 9259 Relates to pre-trip safety checks for charter buses	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 5e6340ba-cded-4f98-8b5d-0ce4777fffd2	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5e6340ba-cded-4f98-8b5d-0ce4777fffd2 CC0-1.0
S 5060 Relates to establishing a public transportation expansion fund	Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 8685b61e-c686-4f9f-aada-856bfd51fcda	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8685b61e-c686-4f9f-aada-856bfd51fcda CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (255 as lead sponsor)

S 9656 NY · —
Prohibits fees for any service rendered through a bank relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or certain departments or…

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S 6531 NY · —
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's caste in opportunities of employment, housing, and access to public accommodations

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S 5522 NY · —
Provides line of duty sick leave for first responders who are diagnosed with or display symptoms of a pandemic virus

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S 3693 NY · —
Relates to computer-related crimes

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S 6541 NY · —
Relates to high school equivalency diplomas

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S 911 NY · —
Requires diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias training for certain medical personnel as part of continuing medical education requirements

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S 6348 NY · —
Relates to the availability of information regarding day care services

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S 6602 NY · —
Requires the sanitation department of the city of New York to provide a photograph of the materials, condition or situation alleged to constitute the violation

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S 3694 NY · —
Establishes the work opportunity tax credit for businesses with fifty employees or less for hiring a long term unemployed person

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S 8570 NY · —
Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act

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