State Senator - District 13

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

Democratic

Assembly Member for Queens' 34th District since January 2021, representing Jackson Heights, Corona, East Elmhurst, Astoria and Woodside; she did not run for re-election to the Assembly in 2026.

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Housing costs, tenant protections and affordable housing

In coverage

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.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted yes on S8306, a 2024-25 state budget bill (April 20, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 56 that day). Voted yes on A11529, raising the New York City Housing Development Corporation's bond limit from $20 billion to $22 billion (June 2, 2026; signed into law as Chapter 192 on July 31, 2026). Sponsors A597, adding community districts where basement and cellar apartment legalization pilots can be set up; in the Assembly Housing Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026. Sponsored A6982, raising the maximum age for homeless youth shelter services from 21 to 24, and voted yes; it passed the Assembly 98-49 on May 29, 2024 and was sent to the Senate Rules Committee on June 7, 2024, its last recorded step in the 2023-2024 legislative session.

Voted yes on S8306 and A11529; sponsor of A597; sponsor of A6982 and voted yes on it · 2024-04-20 to 2026-06-02 · S8306 signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024; A11529 signed into law as Chapter 192 on July 31, 2026; A597 in the Assembly Housing Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026; A6982 passed the Assembly May 29, 2024 and was sent to the Senate Rules Committee June 7, 2024, its last recorded step in the 2023-2024 session

NY Assembly — S8306 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — A11529 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — A597 (2025) actions ↗NY Assembly — A6982 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗Jessica González-Rojas campaign website — Housing ↗

Jessica González-Rojas campaign website — Housing ↗

Health care coverage and costs

In coverage

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.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored A128, requiring insurance coverage for one rescue and one maintenance inhaler at no cost, and voted yes; it passed both houses June 10, 2025 and was signed into law as Chapter 504 on Nov. 21, 2025. Co-sponsored A136, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, and voted yes on April 29, 2025; signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026. Sponsored A1926, requiring the Department of Health to publish home care usage data online each year, and voted yes; it passed the Assembly June 5 and the Senate June 6, 2023, and was vetoed Nov. 17, 2023. Voted yes on S8807, on protections for legally protected health activities; the Assembly passed it 93-52 on March 31, 2026 and it was signed into law as Chapter 128 on June 5, 2026.

Sponsor of A128 and A1926 and co-sponsor of A136, voting yes on each; voted yes on S8807 · 2023-06-05 to 2026-03-31 · A128 signed into law as Chapter 504 on Nov. 21, 2025; A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026; A1926 vetoed Nov. 17, 2023; S8807 signed into law as Chapter 128 on June 5, 2026

NY Assembly — A128 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — A136 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — A1926 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — S8807 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗Jessica González-Rojas campaign website — Meet JGR ↗

Jessica González-Rojas campaign website — Meet JGR ↗

Reproductive health care

In coverage

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.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored A2581, creating a Department of Health education and outreach program on reproductive health services, and voted yes; it passed the Assembly June 11, 2025 and the Senate June 13, 2025, and was vetoed Oct. 16, 2025. Sponsored A7390, letting midwives and physician assistants certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate, and voted yes; it passed the Assembly 146-0 on Feb. 26, 2024.

Sponsor of A2581 and A7390, voting yes on each · 2024-02-26 to 2025-10-16 · A2581 passed both houses and was vetoed Oct. 16, 2025; A7390 passed the Assembly 146-0 on Feb. 26, 2024

NY Assembly — A2581 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — A7390 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗Jessica González-Rojas campaign website — Meet JGR ↗

Jessica González-Rojas campaign website — Meet JGR ↗

State budget and economic development

In coverage

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.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted no on S9009, enacting major components of the state fiscal plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year, on May 27, 2026; it passed the Senate and Assembly that day and was signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026.

Voted no on S9009 in the Assembly · 2026-05-27 · Passed both houses May 27, 2026; signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026

NY Assembly — S9009 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗Wikipedia — Jessica González-Rojas ↗

Wikipedia — Jessica González-Rojas ↗

Climate and energy rules

In coverage

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.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted yes on S2129, establishing the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and the climate change adaptation fund (June 8, 2024); signed into law as Chapter 679 of 2024 on Dec. 26, 2024. Voted yes on S1736, requiring electric vehicle charging stations and EV-ready parking in certain new construction; it passed the Assembly 90-55 on June 5, 2024 and was signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024. Voted yes on S8812, on gas service to new customers, in the final Assembly vote on March 31, 2026; signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026.

Voted yes on S2129, S1736 and S8812 in the Assembly · 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) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — S1736 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — S8812 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗

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

Food assistance and school meals

In coverage

Sponsors a bill creating a state-funded food assistance program for people excluded from federal SNAP benefits because of their immigration status. Her campaign says she was the prime sponsor of the Universal School Meals Act.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsors A6632, establishing "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program for people excluded from federal SNAP benefits due to immigration status; in the Assembly Social Services Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026.

Sponsor of A6632 · 2026-01-07 · In the Assembly Social Services Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026

NY Assembly — A6632 (2025) actions ↗Jessica González-Rojas campaign website — Meet JGR ↗

Jessica González-Rojas campaign website — Meet JGR ↗

Public safety and victim protections

In coverage

Sponsored the Ceasing Repeated and Extremely Egregious Predatory (CREEP) Behavior Act, which provides for the issuance of anti-stalking orders.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored A3226, the Ceasing Repeated and Extremely Egregious Predatory (CREEP) Behavior Act, which provides for anti-stalking orders. On June 4, 2026 the Assembly replaced it with the Senate's version of the same bill for floor action.

Sponsor of A3226 · 2026-06-04 · On June 4, 2026 the Assembly replaced it with the Senate's version of the same bill for floor action

NY Assembly — A3226 (2025) actions ↗

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