Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright unveiled new legislation today that would, for the first time, define the meaning of consent in the state of New York’s penal law for sexual assault and all crimes. Under the Seawright proposal, consent is defined as...

Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright and Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to legalize adult use of marijuana in New York State. Seawright said the Act will advance a new era of equity and fairness,...

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright has joined in supporting four measures in the New York State Assembly to enhance transparency and accountability in government, marking the Sunshine Week's nationwide observance. "Now more than ever, our democratic society...

Mayor de Blasio and Dr. Katz responded to a question regarding Coler at the Mayor’s Briefing on March 16, 2021 regarding Roosevelt Island’s Coler Hospital. Click here to watch the clip. Seawright issued the following statement to respond: “I am...

Assembly Member Seawright issued the following statement on mass shootings in the United States: “In the last five years, there have been at least 29 shootings with four of more fatalities, according to the Violence Project.Two shootings transpired...

New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright have announced a "recover and restart" state budget plan that targets historic investments in health care, housing, education, higher education, and local support for seniors...

Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright issued the following statement on International Women's Day: "As we celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements on International Women's Day 2021, it's time to reaffirm our commitment to the...

Manhattan Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright today unveiled legislation that would require wireless phone companies to immediately respond to law enforcement requests for location information from crime victims who are in jeopardy of death or serious physical...

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright's appointment to the powerful Ways and Means Committee. The committee plays a pivotal role in the annual New York State budget process. The committee also...

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today appointed Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, a longtime advocate for women’s rights, to chair the New York State Assembly Task Force on Women’s Issues. Seawright is the prime sponsor in the Assembly...

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright announced today the passage of state legislation she co-sponsored that extends and expands protections for renters and small landlords facing financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seawright said the COVID-19...