Author: John T. McDonald III, Member of New York State Assembly

We pass many important laws in the state Assembly. Please find highlights below of legislation signed into law by the governor: Effective Date Chapter Summary 5/3/2024 Ch. 56 of 2023 Part DD A.3006-C S.4006-C Establishes  a ...

April is Fair Housing Month. The month also commemorates the signing of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and...

We pass many laws in the state Legislature during session; however, some enacted laws have delayed effective dates. Please see below for the new laws that take effect this month.   Effective Date Chapter Summary 4/1/2024...

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. I carry two bills to address issues of animal neglect and cruelty. A.7094/S.6913 – Includes use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument as an aggravated cruelty offense....

We pass many laws in the state Legislature during session; however, some enacted laws have delayed effective dates. Please see below for the new laws that take effect this month.   Effective Date Chapter Summary 3/4/2024...