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Rachel May

NY Senate District 48

Democratic/Working Families New York since Jan 1, 2023

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Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
NY Senate District 48 current New York	Democratic/Working Families	Jan 1, 2023	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0
NY Senate District 53 New York	Democratic/Working Families	—	Dec 31, 2022	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (4,695 recorded)

Bill	Motion / question	Position	Chamber · stage · roll	Date	Outcome	Source
S 8257 Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for…	Health Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 323317d4-4845-4062-b75e-8d8e63a3b90d	Jan 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/323317d4-4845-4062-b75e-8d8e63a3b90d CC0-1.0
	Floor Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll da494d03-0964-4509-b051-67ee4a112a1f	Jan 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/da494d03-0964-4509-b051-67ee4a112a1f CC0-1.0
S 5553 Enacts the "rate hike notice act"	Energy And Telecommunications Vote - Version: C	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll f8cb1baa-f26d-4a13-94b2-039e805c360d	Jan 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f8cb1baa-f26d-4a13-94b2-039e805c360d CC0-1.0
S 3155 Relates to insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 91ca63be-26d3-4bf4-b4ad-83cecda3cab8	Jan 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/91ca63be-26d3-4bf4-b4ad-83cecda3cab8 CC0-1.0
S 8860 Prohibits the consideration of evidence that either parent has ever obtained or attempted to obtain…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 51a1d179-f93e-4e97-9bd5-bad906ef72b3	Jan 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/51a1d179-f93e-4e97-9bd5-bad906ef72b3 CC0-1.0
S 8800 Relates to the calculation of rates for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll f3d087fe-cda2-4d80-bdf4-ecbcabb6fa73	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f3d087fe-cda2-4d80-bdf4-ecbcabb6fa73 CC0-1.0
S 8769 Provides confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll a1355c94-c63b-44ad-accb-22c124960c59	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a1355c94-c63b-44ad-accb-22c124960c59 CC0-1.0
S 8795 Extends paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 4a436e95-6aab-40ef-8d43-72c448723758	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4a436e95-6aab-40ef-8d43-72c448723758 CC0-1.0
S 8758 Replaces the term addict with the term person with substance use disorder	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll c1f5cbd2-7c1c-44fc-b239-8ee6d1492dd0	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c1f5cbd2-7c1c-44fc-b239-8ee6d1492dd0 CC0-1.0
S 8763 Relates to the method of notifying certain crime victims of the disposition of criminal trial	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll f54056a5-7c22-4147-a254-d342b1996c8b	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f54056a5-7c22-4147-a254-d342b1996c8b CC0-1.0
S 8774 Relates to the issuance of temporary elevator mechanic licenses during shortages, continuing…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll c6689137-6bef-452e-8a3e-eff4a41ba7de	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c6689137-6bef-452e-8a3e-eff4a41ba7de CC0-1.0
S 8814 Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 3f3bf0f0-8611-4f5e-95e3-2a1998062b21	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3f3bf0f0-8611-4f5e-95e3-2a1998062b21 CC0-1.0
A 9436 Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation plan	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll bde45813-230f-4061-b4ec-71e63ce6f52c	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bde45813-230f-4061-b4ec-71e63ce6f52c CC0-1.0
S 8818 Provides protections for telecommunications tower technicians; repealer	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll b15f0248-87eb-497a-a097-5f838238b169	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b15f0248-87eb-497a-a097-5f838238b169 CC0-1.0
S 8807 Relates to procedures for protections of legally protected health activities	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 5d39a8e7-02eb-447e-a514-d822412189a5	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5d39a8e7-02eb-447e-a514-d822412189a5 CC0-1.0
S 8831 Relates to the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 81174fd3-5ef2-4981-9f71-2d72e05f741f	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/81174fd3-5ef2-4981-9f71-2d72e05f741f CC0-1.0
S 8785 Relates to voluntary opportunities for veterans	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 12838839-3365-4272-a604-80c0dcfed62a	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12838839-3365-4272-a604-80c0dcfed62a CC0-1.0
S 8804 Relates to conditions under which certain residential health care facilities may withdraw equity or…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 89c9d56a-affb-4aab-adfa-c56c439d8822	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/89c9d56a-affb-4aab-adfa-c56c439d8822 CC0-1.0
S 8772 Relates to high deductible health plans and health savings accounts; relates to the effectiveness…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 864d212d-b119-4add-841e-03a02dc1aa71	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/864d212d-b119-4add-841e-03a02dc1aa71 CC0-1.0
S 8832 Relates to rechargeable battery recycling	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 5ab7e22f-167e-4ee9-9e57-a9078a759a84	Jan 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5ab7e22f-167e-4ee9-9e57-a9078a759a84 CC0-1.0
A 9441 Relates to consideration of capital expenditures in rate proceedings	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll b46f8c75-2985-46bf-ae74-2c87b6530dc6	Jan 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b46f8c75-2985-46bf-ae74-2c87b6530dc6 CC0-1.0
A 9479 Relates to the mechanical insulation energy savings program	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 7455c967-6e7c-49d3-a320-76db022eb575	Jan 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7455c967-6e7c-49d3-a320-76db022eb575 CC0-1.0
S 8827 Relates to warning labels on certain feature platforms; repealer	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 177956b8-0223-4ffb-9ddc-82189ae3eb1e	Jan 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/177956b8-0223-4ffb-9ddc-82189ae3eb1e CC0-1.0
S 8752 Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 864d0f7f-bf58-44d4-963a-be418f971350	Jan 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/864d0f7f-bf58-44d4-963a-be418f971350 CC0-1.0
S 8768 Relates to the discharge of a mortgage	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll ba14716c-4aa5-4246-8f5d-7e6fa6e31763	Jan 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba14716c-4aa5-4246-8f5d-7e6fa6e31763 CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (267 as lead sponsor)

S 9672 NY · —
Restricts the disclosure of personal information by businesses

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/c71631b0-4847-4b46-bb9d-603f41f5669f CC0-1.0
S 9622 NY · —
Enacts the "private well testing act"

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/eeb620c8-184d-4ccc-9043-faacfee602ca CC0-1.0
S 8642 NY · —
Enacts the planning approval predictability act

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/3990110b-e26b-4bd0-897c-1fe99c23d08f CC0-1.0
J 1826 NY · —
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Fair Housing Month in the State of New York

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/ce6abd22-8102-4a5d-851a-509c2905775f CC0-1.0
S 9607 NY · —
Relates to certain reforms for agencies subject to the freedom of information law

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/40d799bd-6f65-40df-9bf5-41005f7ba2f7 CC0-1.0
S 9584 NY · —
Relates to digital representations in real estate listings

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/9af04613-d4b4-40c2-94f8-dc95aa673b72 CC0-1.0
S 4574 NY · —
Enacts the "PFAS discharge disclosure act"

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/8967610a-07a0-4f24-ad1e-688ccafb911d CC0-1.0
S 2707 NY · —
Requires DHCR to develop a common application and web portal for certain funding, tax credits, loans, and grants for housing development

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/1b5218e8-760a-4637-b283-32376782426d CC0-1.0
S 1833 NY · —
Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act"

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/7342c731-efbb-4596-a9f9-a5f03a20b8ab CC0-1.0
S 8860 NY · —
Prohibits the consideration of evidence that either parent has ever obtained or attempted to obtain reproductive health services relating to the termination of…

Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-bill/3a97e9c7-2d4a-4022-af2a-00eee56ad5fb CC0-1.0

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