State Assembly Member - District 33

Clyde Vanel

DemocraticIncumbent

Won the seat in November 2016 and has represented District 33 in the Assembly since 2017; chairs the Assembly Banks Committee and the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology.

Serving as Assembly Member

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Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency rules

In coverage

Has sponsored bills to create a state commission on regulating artificial intelligence, robotics and automation and a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force, both vetoed, and bills requiring generative AI systems to warn users that outputs may be inaccurate and requiring disclosures in ads for virtual tokens.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsor of A4969, creating a temporary state commission to study how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation; it passed the Assembly on May 30, 2023 (he was recorded as excused) and the Senate on June 8, 2023, and was vetoed by the governor on Nov. 17, 2023. Sponsor of A3279, establishing a state cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force; he voted yes as it passed the Assembly on May 28, 2025, it passed the Senate on June 4, 2025, and it was vetoed on Dec. 5, 2025. Sponsor of A3411, requiring operators of generative AI systems to display a notice that outputs may be inaccurate; he voted yes as it passed the Assembly on Jan. 28, 2026, and it passed the Senate on March 9, 2026. Sponsor of A391, requiring virtual-token developers to make disclosures in advertisements; he voted yes as it passed the Assembly on Jan. 12, 2026, and it passed the Senate on June 2, 2026. His Assembly member page also lists legislation he sponsored to license high-risk AI systems.

Sponsor of A4969, A3279, A3411 and A391; voted yes on A3279, A3411 and A391; recorded as excused on A4969 · 2023-05-30 to 2026-06-02 · A4969 vetoed Nov. 17, 2023; A3279 vetoed Dec. 5, 2025; A3411 passed the Assembly Jan. 28, 2026 and the Senate March 9, 2026; A391 passed the Assembly Jan. 12, 2026 and the Senate June 2, 2026

NY Assembly — A4969 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — A3279 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — A3411 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — A391 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗New York State Assembly — Clyde Vanel member page ↗

New York State Assembly — Clyde Vanel member page ↗

Consumer protection, small business and the state budget

In coverage

Has sponsored enacted laws on how online dating services handle fraudulent members and requiring warnings in gambling and sports betting ads, and a bill barring predatory ATM fees at casinos and colleges. Voted for the 2026-27 budget bill and against bills on LLC ownership rules and third-party liability.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsor of A1057, on how online dating services handle fraudulent members; he voted yes on Jan. 16, 2024, and it was signed into law as Chapter 603 on Dec. 21, 2024. Sponsor of A1118, requiring warnings in advertisements for gambling and sports betting; he voted yes on Jan. 16, 2024, and it was signed into law as Chapter 423 on Oct. 1, 2024. Sponsor of A6766, prohibiting predatory ATM fees at casinos and colleges; he voted yes on March 25, 2026, when it passed the Assembly and was referred to the Senate Consumer Protection Committee. Voted no on S8432, on the scope of the state's provisions on beneficial owners of limited liability companies, on June 17, 2025; it passed both houses and was vetoed on Dec. 19, 2025. Voted no on S5170, letting a plaintiff recover directly against a third-party defendant found liable in certain actions, on June 17, 2025; it was vetoed on Dec. 19, 2025. Voted yes on S9009, implementing the 2026-27 state fiscal plan, on May 27, 2026; it passed the Assembly 91-52 and was signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026.

Sponsor of A1057, A1118 and A6766; voted yes on A1057, A1118, A6766 and S9009; voted no on S8432 and S5170 · 2024-01-16 to 2026-05-27 · A1057 signed into law as Chapter 603 of 2024; A1118 signed into law as Chapter 423 of 2024; A6766 passed the Assembly March 25, 2026 and referred to the Senate Consumer Protection Committee; S8432 and S5170 vetoed Dec. 19, 2025; S9009 signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026

NY Assembly — A1057 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — A1118 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — A6766 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — S8432 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — S5170 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — S9009 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗

NY Assembly — A1057 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗

School and public college funding

In coverage

Voted for the 2024-25 state budget bill covering education, labor, housing and family assistance, which passed the Assembly 93-53 and was signed into law in April 2024.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted yes on S8306, which enacts major components of the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget, on April 20, 2024; it passed the Assembly 93-53 with 4 members excused and was signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024.

Voted yes · 2024-04-20 · Signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024

NY Assembly — S8306 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗

Homeownership and affordable housing

In coverage

Sponsored a 2023 law adding penalties against unlicensed or unregistered mortgage brokers who keep operating after receiving a cease-and-desist notice.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsor of A1153, which establishes additional penalties against unlicensed or unregistered mortgage brokers engaging in activities after receiving a cease and desist notice; he was recorded as excused on the Assembly floor vote on March 13, 2023, and it was signed into law as Chapter 540 on Oct. 25, 2023.

Sponsor · 2023-10-25 · Signed into law as Chapter 540 on Oct. 25, 2023

NY Assembly — A1153 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗

Climate costs, electric vehicles and gas service

In coverage

Voted for laws creating a climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund and requiring electric vehicle charging stations and EV-ready parking in certain new construction. Voted against a 2026 bill on the provision of gas service to new customers, which became law.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted yes on S2129, establishing the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund, on June 8, 2024; it passed the Assembly 92-49 with 9 excused and was signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024. Voted yes on S1736, requiring electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in certain new construction, on June 5, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024. Voted no on S8812, relating to the provision of gas service to new customers, on March 31, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026.

Voted yes on S2129 and S1736; voted no on S8812 · 2024-06-05 to 2026-03-31 · S2129 signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024; S1736 signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024; S8812 signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026

NY Assembly — S2129 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — S1736 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗NY Assembly — S8812 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗

NY Assembly — S2129 (2023) actions and floor votes ↗

Medical aid in dying

In coverage

Voted against the medical aid in dying bill in the Assembly in April 2025; it was signed into law in February 2026.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted no on A136, relating to the medical aid in dying act, on April 29, 2025; it was signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026.

Voted no · 2025-04-29 · Signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026

NY Assembly — A136 (2025) actions and floor votes ↗

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