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Welcome to the New York State Assembly website.

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 Bill to Protect Health Care Providers that Prescribe and Dispense Abortion Medication

Jan 28, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Amy Paulin announced today that the Assembly has passed legislation to protect health care professionals that legally prescribe and dispense abortion medication (A.09217, Paulin). “New York will continue to take...

Grants Action News - February 2026

Jan 28, 2026

2026 Yellow Book

Jan 26, 2026

Speaker Heastie Announces Staff Appointment

Jan 21, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that he has appointed Alana Sivin to serve as counsel to the Speaker of the New York State Assembly. “Alana is a talented individual who joins the Assembly with vast experience addressing some of our state’s most...

Legislature Announces 2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing Schedule

Jan 16, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing - Chronic Absenteeism and Low Attendance in K-12 Education

Jan 9, 2026

Speaker Heastie Statement on Assemblymember Lupardo's Announcement Not to Seek Re-Election

Jan 8, 2026
Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, over her tenure in the Assembly, has been a force for good for the Southern Tier, for New York’s farmers and for families across the state. In her more than two decades here in the People’s House, Donna has been a dedicated...

The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie
Opening the 249th Legislative Session

Jan 7, 2026
January 7, 2026Assembly Chamber_____________________________________[as prepared for delivery] Good morning members, staff and guests. I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year and thank you for joining us here in the People’s...

Notice of Public Hearing - The Use and Impact of Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters

Jan 6, 2026

Grants Action News - January 2026

Jan 5, 2026
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Events in February 2026
  • February 3 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 3 -
    starts at 9:30am
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Transportation
  • February 4 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 4 -
    starts at 9:30am
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Mental Hygiene
  • February 5 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 5 -
    starts at 9:30am
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Human Services
  • February 9 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 10 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 10 -
    starts at 9:30am
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Health/ Medicaid
  • February 11 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 11 -
    starts at 9:30am
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Local Government/General Government
  • February 12 -
    starts at 9:30am
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Public Protection
  • February 16 - Presidents' Day
  • February 23 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 24 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 24 - Public Hearing
    starts at 9:30am
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Higher Education
  • February 25 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 25 - Public Hearing
    starts at 9:30am
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Labor/ Workforce Development
  • February 26 - Session
    Assembly Chambers
  • February 26 -
    starts at 2:00pm
    Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany
    2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Taxes