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Since its creation in 1777, the state Assembly has helped shape history, often leading the way with progressive action and reform. On February 3, 2015 the New York State Assembly continued making history by electing New York's first African American Assembly Speaker. I am deeply proud of this honor.

The Assembly is known as the "People's House" in New York. Here, we work every day to help improve the lives of all New York's...

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Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Surveillance Pricing

Jun 9, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Emérita Torres today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation prohibiting surveillance pricing to protect New Yorkers from predatory pricing tactics (A.9349-B, Torres). “As prices are rising on everyday...

Assembly Passes Legislation Prohibiting the Use of Restraints against Pregnant Individuals

Jun 8, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal today announced the passage of legislation that would strengthen protections for incarcerated pregnant individuals by prohibiting the use of restraints and use of force against them (A.1670, Rosenthal)....

Assembly Passes Kyra's Law and Additional Legislation to Protect Children Involved in the Court System

Jun 8, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi today announced that the Assembly has passed Kyra’s law, which would clarify the legal framework for courts to promote the safety of children in child custody and visitation...

Assembly Announces the Passage of Legislation Placing a One-Year Moratorium on Development of Data Centers

Jun 5, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Energy Committee Chair Didi Barrett today announced the Assembly has passed legislation that would pause the development of data centers in New York for one year to allow the state to study their impact on communities and the...

Speaker Heastie Statement on Passage of the Constitutional Amendment on Redistricting

Jun 3, 2026
The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has made it clear that New York State needs to be able to react and respond to protect the voices of New Yorkers. Amending the state constitution will allow us to protect our communities of interest and ensure...

Assembly Announces Enacted $268.1 Billion SFY 2026-27 Budget Invests in New York Families and Communities

May 28, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow today announced that the $268.1 billion State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-27 Enacted Budget puts money back into New Yorker’s pockets and invests in our communities and in our children’s...

Assembly Announces SFY 2026-27 Budget Provides an Additional $135 Million for Distressed Cities Across New York State

May 27, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Cities Committee Chair Patrick Burke today announced that the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-27 Enacted Budget includes $135 million in vital aid for distressed cities across New York State that are struggling with budget deficits....

Assembly Announces Enacted Budget Includes $1 Billion in Relief for New Yorkers Struggling with Rising Utility Rates

May 27, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Energy Committee Chair Didi Barrett today announced the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-2027 Enacted Budget includes funding to provide relief to families struggling with rising utility rates through Protecting Our Wallets Energy...

Enacted Budget Makes $22.9 Billion Investment in Higher Education

May 27, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Higher Education Committee Chair Alicia L. Hyndman today announced the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-2027 Enacted Budget invests $15.1 billion in State University of New York (SUNY) and $6.7 billion in City University of New York...

Assembly Announces SFY 2026-2027 Budget Includes $39 Billion in School Aid

May 27, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie, Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto and Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi today announced the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-2027 Enacted Budget provides $39 billion in school aid, a $1.7 billion increase...
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