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...
