Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Applauds the Funding of Universal Full-Day Pre-K for All 4-year-olds in NYS
Jun 4, 2026
Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin applauds the full funding of universal full-day pre-K in the NYS FY 2026-27 Budget. The budget officially puts New York on the path to provide full-day pre-K seats to all eligible 4-year-olds in NYS by the 2028-29...
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Achieves Protection for School-Based Health Centers in SFY 2026-27 Budget
Jun 3, 2026
Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D–Westchester) announced today that the State 2026-27 enacted budget permanently carves out School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) from Medicaid Managed Care, ensuring that SBHCs can continue to deliver essential...
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Secures Key Buffer Zone Protections for Houses of Worship and the Jewish Community in State Budget Negotiations
May 26, 2026
Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin played a leading role in successfully negotiating critical protections for houses of worship, and Jewish institutions such as religious schools and community centers, as part of the New York State budget bill passed...
New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives Applauds Introduction of Medical Psilocybin Access Legislation in New York
May 18, 2026
Albany, NY – New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives (NYMHA) today expressed strong support for newly amended legislation (A2142-A/S5303-A) introduced by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Chair of the Assembly Health Committee and Senator Julia Salazar,...
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s Statement on the Signing of Legislation to Protect Childhood Vaccination Standards
May 15, 2026
Today, Governor Hochul signed my bill, A.10711, into law. This legislation allows the New York State Department of Health to recommend immunizations utilizing generally accepted medical standards and including guidance from the American Academy of Family...
Assembly and Senate Health Chairs Urge Governor Hochul to Address Healthcare Coverage Loss Issue in Budget
May 13, 2026
Albany, NY – On May 12, 2026, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and State Senator Gustavo Rivera alongside more than 75 legislators sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul urging the state to take action and protect access to affordable health coverage in this...
Assembly Passes Vaccine Package to Safeguard Immunization Access and Promote Public Health
Apr 28, 2026
Speaker Carl Heastie and Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin today announced that the Assembly has passed a package of legislation to safeguard access to lifesaving vaccines in New York State and establish critical public health measures to keep New Yorkers...
Statement of Assemblywoman Amy Paulin on the Death of Eliot Engel
Apr 10, 2026
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Eliot Engel, a dear friend and an extraordinary public servant who represented our community with distinction for more than three decades. Eliot was honest, hardworking, and intelligent, and he served the...
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s Bill Protecting Sexual Offense Victims Signed into Law
Mar 16, 2026
Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) announced today that her bill to ensure accountability in the handling of sexual offense evidence has been signed into law (Ch. 646 of 2025 and Ch. 47 of 2026). “For too long, evidence kits have...
Statement of Assemblywoman Amy Paulin on the Attack at Temple Israel in Michigan
Mar 13, 2026
The attack on Temple Israel in Michigan is horrifying and heartbreaking. No one should have to fear for their safety in their house of worship, yet Jewish communities across the country are increasingly living with that fear. It is agonizing that we find...
