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Sam Sutton
NY Senate District 22
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Healthcare 40Education 26Criminal Justice & Policing 22Social Services & Welfare 22Civil Rights & Liberties 18Government Operations & Budget 18Labor & Employment 17Housing 15Economy & Taxes 13Transportation & Infrastructure 12Technology & Privacy 6Environment & Energy 5Elections & Voting 4Other 4Banking & Finance 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| NY Senate District 22 current
New York |
Democratic | May 27, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,170 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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S 614
Provides for enrollment in medical assistance programs for incarcerated individuals
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Health Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c26a8ccf-3f56-42a9-85b9-6fc61ecf01b3 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c26a8ccf-3f56-42a9-85b9-6fc61ecf01b3 CC0-1.0 |
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S 1633
Provides additional protections for sensitive health information and requires patients to have the…
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Health Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2140ed13-8200-4729-9464-840718b77c7e | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2140ed13-8200-4729-9464-840718b77c7e CC0-1.0 |
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S 92
Permits the redaction of certain physician's names on birth certificates
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Health Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c21c99cd-cf81-48fe-939a-bc6647d7ac13 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c21c99cd-cf81-48fe-939a-bc6647d7ac13 CC0-1.0 |
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S 1438
Enacts the New York state abortion clinical training program act
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Health Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a32af104-3c0a-43d3-b6df-11864078f9a0 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a32af104-3c0a-43d3-b6df-11864078f9a0 CC0-1.0 |
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S 7457
Permits the use of cremation or natural organic reduction as the method of disposition for certain…
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Health Vote - Version: B | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 2a5298c5-2ac5-4b56-99d2-cf818e3ddb8d | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2a5298c5-2ac5-4b56-99d2-cf818e3ddb8d CC0-1.0 |
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S 7531
Relates to the submission of certain reports by licensed home care services agencies
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Health Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 587e92ee-2d4e-4fc9-89b5-1e4b8c4d1b05 | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/587e92ee-2d4e-4fc9-89b5-1e4b8c4d1b05 CC0-1.0 |
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S 8257
Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for…
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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 | Not voting | 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 | |
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S 3155
Relates to insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8860
Prohibits the consideration of evidence that either parent has ever obtained or attempted to obtain…
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8800
Relates to the calculation of rates for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8769
Provides confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8795
Extends paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8758
Replaces the term addict with the term person with substance use disorder
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8763
Relates to the method of notifying certain crime victims of the disposition of criminal trial
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8774
Relates to the issuance of temporary elevator mechanic licenses during shortages, continuing…
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8814
Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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A 9436
Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation plan
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8818
Provides protections for telecommunications tower technicians; repealer
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8807
Relates to procedures for protections of legally protected health activities
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8831
Relates to the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence…
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8785
Relates to voluntary opportunities for veterans
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8804
Relates to conditions under which certain residential health care facilities may withdraw equity or…
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8772
Relates to high deductible health plans and health savings accounts; relates to the effectiveness…
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
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S 8832
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling
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Floor Vote | Not voting | 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 |
Sponsored legislation (32 as lead sponsor)
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S 9583
NY · —
Enhances criminal penalties for criminal mischief and larceny offenses committed at a place of religious worship
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S 8265
NY · —
Relates to ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants
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S 9300
NY · —
Increases the mandatory retirement age of members of the uniformed force of the fire department of the city of New York from sixty-five to sixty-seven
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S 9124
NY · —
Enacts the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) act"
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S 8821
NY · —
Prohibits the issuance of tickets to residential occupants for certain violations of the sanitation code
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S 9025
NY · —
Allows the city of New York to convey certain lands to the Amity Little League, Inc.
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S 9546
NY · —
Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces
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S 10093
NY · —
Relates to transitional care placements by the office for people with developmental disabilities
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S 9125
NY · —
Enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act"
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S 9123
NY · —
Relates to extending the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and licensed master social work
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