Vanel has sponsored legislation to prohibit leaded aviation gasoline, impose restrictions on lead-containing products, and prohibit illegal dumping on public property.

Vanel has sponsored legislation to remove cause requirements for absentee ballots, require electronic voter verification at polling places, and prohibit deceptive AI-generated political communications within 60 days of an election.

Vanel has sponsored bills to require disclosure of minors' personal information collected by internet platforms and to prevent online platforms from promoting dangerous content to minors.

Vanel has sponsored bills to establish a housing court, provide legal services to small property owners, require lease copies for tenants, subsidize closing costs for low-income tenants purchasing homes, and regulate evictions after foreclosure.

Vanel has sponsored legislation to enhance penalties for crimes against the elderly, establish new crimes for package theft, cyber extortion, and criminal impersonation, and require data collection on interrogations. He also supports studying surveillance in correctional facilities and reporting incidents.

Vanel has sponsored bills to prohibit deceptive gratuities, regulate crypto kiosks, require warnings for mobile gaming, limit ATM fees, and mandate disclosures for virtual token ads. He also supports credit monitoring services and data accessibility for consumers.

Vanel has sponsored bills to provide penalties for discrimination against employees and require notices for employees receiving resignation solicitations.

Vanel has sponsored legislation to increase fines for tractor-trailers parking on residential streets, limit toll late fees, and grant the transportation commissioner authority to increase airport improvement grants.

Vanel has sponsored a bill to establish an active military service travel credit.