Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

Housing costs, tenant protections and affordable housing

Proposes public investment in a new Mitchell-Lama-style program of permanently affordable co-ops and rentals that would prioritize union labor and minority- and women-owned contractors, plus a state Co-op Preservation Fund offering low-interest loans and grants for major repairs. Supports a statewide Social Housing Authority, fully funding the Housing Access Voucher Program at $250 million, and financing to legalize basement and cellar apartments to fire and safety code.

Health care coverage and costs

Sponsored the 2025 law requiring insurance coverage for one rescue and one maintenance inhaler at no cost, and co-sponsored and voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, now law. Her campaign says she secured $8 million for continuous health coverage for children from birth to age 6 enrolled in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Reproductive health care

Sponsored a bill creating a state Health Department education and outreach program on reproductive health services, which passed both houses and was vetoed in October 2025. Her campaign says she secured $25 million to codify legislation establishing the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Fund, and $500,000 for a CUNY public health school's Sexual and Reproductive Justice Hub.

State budget and economic development

Supports the proposed Metropolitan Park integrated resort and casino project in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Voted against the 2026-27 budget bill carrying major parts of the state's fiscal plan, which passed both houses and became law.

Climate and energy rules

Has voted for laws creating a climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund, requiring electric vehicle charging stations and EV-ready parking in certain new construction, and on gas service to new customers.