Human trafficking is equivalent to the crime of slavery, with all its associated brutality. It takes countless individuals and strips them of their dignity and freedom. Unfortunately, this crime is far more common than many think. That’s why I’m joining...

“In the face of a federal tax plan that will give handouts to the richest in this country while hurting middle class New Yorkers the most, we must do what we can at the state level to create a fairer, more equitable tax and economic system. For years,...

“To put it plainly, Net Neutrality embodies the freedom of the internet. No internet service provider should be able to dictate what web sites or apps you can or can’t access, the same way your electric company shouldn’t decide what electronics...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that legislation he co-sponsored in the assembly to add Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to the list of conditions allowed for medical marijuana prescriptions has been signed into law (Ch. 403 of 2017). “PTSD...

“This decision by the president shows just how far this administration is willing to go to attack the rights and health care of women in this country. It’s morally reprehensible that in 2017, access to what has proven to be the most successful measure...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that his bill requiring fundraisers to inform potential donors of information on charities available from the state attorney general passed the Assembly (A.2688-A). “When New Yorkers are solicited...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that his bill including not-for-profit pharmacies operated by institutions of higher education in the networks covered by Medicaid passed the Assembly (A.7922-A). The legislation will make pharmacy coverage...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that legislation he authored to crack down on unconscionable contracts that put employees and consumers at risk has passed the Assembly (A.2855). The bill bans certain unfair and oppressive practices, including...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced the Assembly’s passage of (A7761/S630) that would reform the process for handling petitions for elected office. The bill – which passed unanimously – creates clearer, uniform statewide standards for...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that his legislation to eliminate a penalty for whistleblowers passed the Assembly (A.2565). “NYS law currently does not allow a whistleblower to bring any other type of claim together with a whistleblower...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced legislation that he cosponsored to close the loophole allowing potentially unlimited campaign contributions through Limited Liability Companies (LLC) has passed the Assembly (A.1926). This legislation builds...

On June 6th NY Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) hosted a Town Hall forum to discuss the New York Health Act with constituents. The event was held in the Stedman Room at the William K. Sanford Town Library with all seats filled and standing space...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that legislation he co-sponsored to outlaw child marriages in New York State by raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 – or 17 with judicial consent has passed the Assembly (A.5524-B). “To think...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that he helped pass a legislative package protecting the rights of New Yorkers with disabilities. The legislation was passed in recognition of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, May 22. “By establishing...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that the New York Health Act, which he co-sponsored and would create a universal single-payer insurance plan to provide health coverage to every New York resident, passed the Assembly (A.4738). “Far...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced he is working to pass a legislative package of bills that will expand access to voting so that more New Yorkers have the ability to exercise their civic duty and vote. “Voting – everyone’s constitutional...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that legislation he authored to prevent wage theft from foreign Limited Liability Companies (LLC) has passed the Assembly (A.5131). The bill would ensure that LLCs that were formed outside of New York but...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced he helped pass a legislative package to address domestic violence in New York and help keep victims safe, including passage of the Domestic Violence Escalation Prevention Act and a measure to require hospitals...

“My colleagues and I in the Assembly have been passing strong ethics reform measures for years now. We’ve made strides towards combatting corruption in our state including passing pension forfeiture legislation. I am proud to have been one of the...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that he helped pass a series of bills to protect New York State’s natural resources and safeguard public health in recognition of Earth Day – April 22. “As the federal administration seeks to undo...