Press Releases

Final 2018-2019 State Budget Will Include Two Proposals by Amy Paulin to Offer Relief from Harmful Effects of New Federal Tax Law

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-88) today announced that the final negotiated State Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget that lawmakers voted on last night contains two policies that she originally proposed to provide options for relief for some families...

Assemblymember Amy Paulin Introduces Three Bills to Combat Sexual Harassment in Academia and Government

In response to the national and international spotlight on sexual harassment, sexual assault, and hostile work environments, Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-88) introduced three bills to close gaps in sexual harassment training at colleges and universities,...

NYS Assembly Passes Amy Paulin’s Bill to Strengthen Background Checks for Gun Purchases

As part of a comprehensive package of bills to reduce gun violence, promote gun safety, and keep firearms from falling into the wrong hands, the New York State Assembly passed A.2406, sponsored by Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-88). The bill increases the...

Amy Paulin to Host Third Annual “There Ought to Be a Law” Contest

Scarsdale, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin is sponsoring her third annual “There Ought to Be a Law” contest for students in grades six to eight throughout the 88th Assembly District. The contest asks students to identify a problem impacting New Yorkers...

The New York State Legislature Passes Assemblymember Amy Paulin’s Bill to Improve Last Year’s Restroom Access for Individuals with Gastrointestinal Diseases

Albany, NY – Yesterday, the New York State Assembly passed S. 7327, the Senate version of A. 8989, sponsored by Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-88). With the bill successfully passed in both chambers, it goes to Governor Cuomo for his signature. “This...

NYS Assembly Passes Amy Paulin’s Bill to Codify Adoption Petition Practices

Yesterday, the New York State Assembly passed A.2001, sponsored by Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-88). The bill codifies the longstanding practice of granting petitions to adopt even where the parentage of the petitioner is already legally recognized by...

Assemblymember Paulin Votes to Move the 2018 State Primary Date to Ensure All New Yorkers Can Vote

Yesterday, Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-88) voted to move the 2018 state primary election date from Tuesday, Sept. 11, to Thursday, Sept. 13, out of respect for those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as those celebrating...

Amy Paulin’s Bill That Helps People in Public Buildings Access 911 is Passed by New York State Assembly

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that A.608/S.932, legislation she authored, was passed by the New York State Assembly on Tuesday. The legislation would help ensure that people in public buildings know how to access 911 in case...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Has a Trio of Bills Passed During the First Week of Session

Albany – In the opening week of the 2018 NYS legislative session, the Assembly passed three of Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s bills. Two bills (A.72A and A.62) pertain to preventing animal cruelty by improving conditions at pet shelters and for animals...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Adds More Tax Legislation to Her 2018 Agenda

Albany – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) will soon introduce a package of bills aimed at helping mitigate the harm that the new federal tax laws will cause for many New Yorkers. The provision to cap the amount of the state and local tax deduction at...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Set to Introduce New Tax Legislation

Scarsdale – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) will soon introduce legislation to help mitigate the harm that the new federal tax laws will cause for many New Yorkers, particularly residents of Westchester. The provision to cap the amount of the state...

Amy Paulin’s Public Bathroom Access Bill Signed Into Law

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is pleased to announce that A.1982/S.3295, legislation she authored, was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Dec. 19. The law amends the public health law by making employee-only restrooms in places of business open to...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin's FOIL Bill Signed Into Law

Scarsdale – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that A.2750-A/S.2392-A, legislation she authored, was signed into law on Wednesday by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The law will award attorney’s fees to a prevailing party who has...

Assemblywoman Paulin Announces That Legislation She Authored Was Signed Into Law

Scarsdale – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that A.3198-A/S.02911-A, legislation she authored, was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Nov. 11. The bill affords combat veterans who are employed by the state with additional...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin has Three Bills Signed into Law

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is pleased to announce that three bills she authored were signed into law Monday evening by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The first bill (A.7793/S.6749) enables victims of domestic violence to vote safely by making it less burdensome...

Assemblywoman Paulin’s Elephant Protection Act Signed into Law

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that A.464B/S.2098B, legislation she authored, was signed into law on Thursday by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The bill, which is known as The Elephant Protection Act, would ensure that no person, group...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions

Scarsdale – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that she has been appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions. The Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (CAC)...

Amy Paulin’s Energy-Loan Program Bill Signed into Law

Scarsdale – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that A.7394-A/S.5990-A, legislation she authored, was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday. The legislation updates the municipal sustainable energy loan program, also...

Amy Paulin’s Law Concerning Reports about Suspected Child Abuse or Maltreatment of a Child Signed into Law

Scarsdale – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that A.2965/S.4172, legislation she authored, was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday. The legislation amends current social services law in relation to forwarding reports...

Amy Paulin's TANF Bill Signed Into Law

Scarsdale – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) is proud to announce that A.474-A/S.1170-A, legislation she authored, was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday. The legislation allows social services districts to offer recipients of Temporary...