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Michelle Hinchey

State Senator · Senate District 41 · Party: Democratic/Working Families

4487 final-passage votes on record.

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A member of New York's state Senate, which votes on the state's laws and budget.

Latest votes
  • Voted Yes on S 8910 (Increases penalties for reckless operation and unauthorized modification of electric personal mobility devices). It passed. May 5, 2026
  • Voted Yes on S 6412 (Enacts the "ratepayer disclosure and transparency act"). It passed. May 5, 2026
  • Voted Yes on S 9206 (Extends the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds). It passed. May 5, 2026

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OfficeDemocratic/Working Families
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 41
Party
Democratic/Working Families
Term
Since 2023-01-01
SourceOct 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

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Photo: Photo via Open States

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  • S 8910

    Increases penalties for reckless operation and unauthorized modification of electric personal mobility devices

    Transportation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 6412

    Enacts the "ratepayer disclosure and transparency act"

    Energy And Telecommunications Vote - Version: A

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 9206

    Extends the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds

    Environmental Conservation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 3553

    Requires investor-owned energy utilities publish on its customer-facing website both its promotional and educational materials

    Energy And Telecommunications Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 10044

    Relates to commercial food fish licenses

    Environmental Conservation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 1741

    Relates to the penalty for the abandonment of animals

    Floor Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 1173

    Establishes the climate leadership and community protection act cost task force

    Energy And Telecommunications Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Failed

  • S 10040

    Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage black sea bass

    Environmental Conservation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 8933

    Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in photovoltaic modules

    Environmental Conservation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Failed

  • S 7970

    Enacts the Mohawk River Basin management act

    Environmental Conservation Vote - Version: A

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 9280

    Enacts the "New York open water data act"

    Environmental Conservation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 682

    Increases the penalties for stopping, standing, or parking in handicapped spaces without a handicapped permit

    Transportation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 3026

    Restricts the performance of surgical devocalization procedures on dogs and cats

    Floor Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 9588

    Extends provisions of law relating to the taking of sharks

    Environmental Conservation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 428

    Requires chain restaurants to label menu items that have a high content of sodium

    Floor Vote - Version: A

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 2484

    Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on time frames for preparing renewable energy facilities for clean energy storage and distribution

    Energy And Telecommunications Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 197

    Relates to the sentencing for the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals

    Floor Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 7611

    Directs the department of motor vehicles to create a plan to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles in New York state outside of the city of New York

    Transportation Vote - Version: B

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 1552

    Relates to the establishment of reduced residential rates for electric and natural gas service to low-income customers

    Energy And Telecommunications Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 5014

    Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products

    Floor Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 4705

    Repeals congestion pricing

    Transportation Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Failed

  • S 1343

    Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"

    Environmental Conservation Vote - Version: B

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 3158

    Adds animal fighting to the definition of criminal activity for purposes of enterprise corruption crimes

    Floor Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 9076

    Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices

    Floor Vote

    May 5, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 2398

    Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 2050

    Relates to the terms of office of commissioners of elections

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 10167

    Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 10166

    Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 161

    Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness and increases loan reimbursement for certain attorneys who work in legal services with indigent clients

    Floor Vote - Version: A

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 3111

    Permits schools to allow fire departments to make a recruitment presentation in a high school

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 2458

    Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any service charges for the use of or services furnished by the water board

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • A 1422

    Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency in accusatory instruments and supporting depositions

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 616

    Relates to designating the month of May "Korean American Family Month"

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 1327

    Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers

    Floor Vote - Version: A

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 2291

    Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • A 1388

    Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products

    Floor Vote - Version: A

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 557

    Relates to designating the month of May "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month"

    Floor Vote

    May 4, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 3413

    Relates to article 78 judgments regarding disability pension determinations

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 9098

    Extends the urban deer management pilot program

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 10102

    Provides for the implementation of certain parts of the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • A 2332

    Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages

    Floor Vote - Version: B

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 6494

    Requires health insurance policies to include coverage for doula services as required coverage for maternity care

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 9835

    Requires gas and electric corporations to provide thirty days' notice to customers whenever there is a service rate or charge increase

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 6952

    Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Port Authority Police Officer Arthur M. Ansert Jr.

    Floor Vote - Version: B

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • A 4871

    Establishes the chief administrator of the courts shall submit annually a report on the Drug Treatment Court Program during the preceding year

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 2633

    Relates to the impact of hospital closures on healthcare access in the state

    Floor Vote - Version: A

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 1982

    Relates to the completion of training requirements for sheriffs and undersheriffs

    Floor Vote - Version: A

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • A 9259

    Relates to pre-trip safety checks for charter buses

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 6745

    Relates to reporting requirements of SUNY and CUNY

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • S 10103

    Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 4, 2026

    Floor Vote

    Apr 29, 2026 · Result: Passed

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