I am pleased to share that the 2025 legislative session has come to an end, and I am now back in our district full time. While there were disappointments at the end, I am pleased that 31 bills that I sponsored passed both the Senate and Assembly this session. These now await the Governor’s signature. Some of the highlights of those bills are outlined below. As Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I am especially pleased by the accomplishments we have achieved for our schools and children.
Because the federal budget bill is unfortunately likely to enact major cuts on New York’s health, education and other sectors of our state, I anticipate we will need to go back to Albany to address these federally-related issues, although clearly we cannot backfill all the federal funds we anticipate losing. I am deeply concerned about the impact of this bill on New Yorkers, and I have been vocal in my opposition. I will be informing my constituents on the details once they are clear.
I have continued my fight to address the severe utility crisis facing New Yorkers. Three of my major utility reform bills passed the Senate this session, several with bipartisan support, which aim to lower costs for ratepayers. Each of these bills is are outlined below. Unfortunately, none of them passed in the Assembly. Fighting for fair and just utility rates is a priority for me, and I am committed to working with my colleagues in the Assembly to get these bills over the finish line next year. In addition, I am actively working to block Con Ed’s proposed rate hike for the next three years, and I hope you will make your voice heard in opposition as well!
While the majority of the bills I sponsored that passed both chambers await the Governor’s signature, earlier this year, the Governor signed into law my bill with Assembly Member Karines Reyes, RN to protect New York’s doctors who provide abortion care for patients in other states. This new law strengthens New York’s telehealth shield law by allowing pharmacies and providers filling prescriptions to use the provider’s practice name instead of the provider’s name on the prescription label for medication abortion. Unfortunately, the threats to these providers are no longer abstract; this bill expands protections for these brave doctors as access to abortion care is imperiled across the country. am country. am deeply grateful for the many advocates, constituents, and community members who shared their opinions about bills and legislative issues throughout the session. I always welcome your views, whether we agree or not. Your input informs my decisions on legislative and budget matters, and strengthens the process and outcomes.
Now that the legislative session is over, I look forward to being in Westchester County full time and seeing many of you at events, meetings, celebrations and elsewhere in the district. I’ll be working on new legislative ideas, holding town halls, and continuing to be present and responsive to all those I’m privileged to represent.
If there is anything my office can assist you with, please email me at smayer@nysenate.gov or call (914) 934-5250.
Warm regards,
Shelley B. Mayer
State Senator
37th District
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