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Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: New Legislative Session Brings a Renewed Commitment for a Better New York

“As the 2024 legislative session gets underway, I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues and the governor to address the needs and concerns of our communities. As we navigate through this year’s budget process, I am committed to championing...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Passes Key Legislation in Support of Veterans, Caps Off First Year as Committee Chair

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that several pieces of legislation she sponsored during her first session as chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee have passed the Assembly.“The sacrifices veterans make in service to our country...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre’s Bill Cracks Down on Discrimination in Real Estate Appraisals

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that legislation she sponsored to prohibit discrimination based on a protected characteristic under the New York State Human Rights Law has passed in the state Assembly (A.6833). The bill would...

Assemblymember Jean-Pierre Celebrates Passage of Black Youth Suicide Prevention Legislation

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that legislation establishing a Black Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force has passed in the Assembly (A.1510). The task force would study the current mental health and suicide prevention practices...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: 2023-24 State Budget Hits on Key Issues and Builds a Brighter Future for New York

“While the 2023-24 state budget took longer to pass than in recent years, the final spending plan will help our community thrive. I fought long and hard to pass a budget that tackles the issues weighing most heavily on the minds of my constituents and...

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre: Beginning a New Legislative Session Brings New Opportunities to Collaborate

“As the 2023 state legislative session begins, I’m excited to continue working with my colleagues in the Assembly to find solid solutions to the issues on all of our minds and advocate for all New Yorkers to have the resources they need to flourish....

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Named Chair of the Assembly Veterans Affairs’ Committee

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie appointed her as the chair of the Assembly Veterans Affairs’ Committee for the 2023 Legislative Session. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our...

State Officials Honor Fallen New York State Trooper with Bridge Renaming

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North Lindenhurst, NY – On December 5th, 2022, New York State Assembly Members Kimberly Jean-Pierre and Jodi Giglio and New York State Senator John Brooks joined members of the New York State Police and the Troopers Memorial Fund for a bridge renaming...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Stands Against the Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

“Today is a dark day in American history. Years of struggle and progress have been thrown out the window in a single decision made by a right-wing Supreme Court that does not represent the views and values of our nation. A ruling that advanced the rights...

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre: LGBTQ Stories Should Be Celebrated and Enjoyed – Not Hidden from Our Youth

“I’m outraged and utterly disgusted by the actions taken this week by the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees to remove all pride displays and LGBTQ books on display from children’s sections at all four of the library district’s buildings. In...
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