State Senator - District 15

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

DemocraticIncumbent

Has represented District 15 in the State Senate since 2009, after seven years on the New York City Council, and chairs the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering.

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Criminal justice and public safety

In coverage

Voted against the 2023 law providing for automatic sealing of certain criminal convictions and against the 2025 omnibus bill on state correctional services, both of which became law. Also voted against the February 2026 law amending the limits on how close cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted no on A1029C, on automatic sealing of certain convictions, on June 9, 2023; it was signed into law as Chapter 631 on Nov. 16, 2023. Voted no on S8415, an omnibus bill on correctional services, on June 12, 2025; it passed both houses that day and was signed into law as Chapter 707 of 2025 on Dec. 19, 2025. Voted no on S9155, amending the limits on how close retail cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship, on Feb. 11, 2026; it was signed into law that day.

Voted no on A1029C, S8415 and S9155 · 2023-06-09 to 2026-02-11 · A1029 signed into law as Chapter 631 on Nov. 16, 2023; S8415 signed into law as Chapter 707 of 2025 on Dec. 19, 2025; S9155 signed into law on Feb. 11, 2026

NY Senate — A1029 (2023) floor votes ↗NY Senate — S8415 (2025) floor votes ↗NY Senate — S9155 (2025) floor votes ↗

NY Senate — A1029 (2023) floor votes ↗

Gambling, horse racing and alcohol sales

In coverage

Chairs the Senate's racing and gaming committee. Sponsored the 2025 law banning online sweepstakes games and a 2024 bill to speed up downstate casino licenses, which the governor vetoed; sponsors a bill keeping lottery winners anonymous unless they consent. His Senate biography says he was a primary advocate for mobile sports betting.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored S5935A, prohibiting online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets; voted yes on June 11, 2025, and it was signed into law as Chapter 605 on Dec. 5, 2025. Sponsored S9673A, to speed up the downstate casino licenses; voted yes on June 7, 2024, when it passed both houses; it was vetoed on Nov. 22, 2024. Sponsors S2613, keeping state lottery winners' identities from the public unless they consent; voted yes on March 4, 2026, when it passed the Senate; it was then referred to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. Sponsored S2163B, banning the slaughter of horses for human or animal consumption; voted yes on June 7, 2023, when it passed both houses; it was signed into law as Chapter 726 on Dec. 13, 2023. Voted no on S2852A, authorizing direct shipment of alcoholic beverages within and into the state, on June 7, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 226 on Aug. 18, 2024.

Sponsor of S5935, S9673, S2613 and S2163, voting yes on each; voted no on S2852A · 2023-06-07 to 2026-03-04 · S5935 signed into law as Chapter 605 on Dec. 5, 2025; S9673 passed both houses and was vetoed on Nov. 22, 2024; S2613 passed the Senate March 4, 2026, and is in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee; S2163 signed into law as Chapter 726 on Dec. 13, 2023; S2852 signed into law as Chapter 226 on Aug. 18, 2024

NY Senate — S5935 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — S9673 (2023) bill page ↗NY Senate — S2613 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — S2163 (2023) bill page ↗NY Senate — S2852 (2023) floor votes ↗

NY Senate — About Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. ↗

Health care

In coverage

Sponsored the 2025 law on insurance coverage for prenatal vitamins. Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which passed the Senate 35-27 and became law in February 2026, and voted against the 2023 law on legal protections against the arrest and extradition of abortion providers.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored S742, on coverage for prenatal vitamins and related insurance coverage; voted yes on Jan. 22, 2025, when it passed the Senate; it passed the Assembly on Feb. 5, 2025, and was signed into law as Chapter 74 on Feb. 14, 2025. Voted yes on A136, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, on June 9, 2025; it passed the Senate 35-27 and was signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026. Voted no on S1351, on legal protections against the arrest and extradition of abortion service providers, on Jan. 30, 2023; it was signed into law as Chapter 101 on March 3, 2023.

Sponsor of S742, voting yes; voted yes on A136; voted no on S1351 · 2023-01-30 to 2025-06-09 · S742 signed into law as Chapter 74 on Feb. 14, 2025; A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026; S1351 signed into law as Chapter 101 on March 3, 2023

NY Senate — S742 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — A136 (2025) floor votes ↗NY Senate — S1351 (2023) floor votes ↗

NY Senate — S742 (2025) bill page ↗

Veterans

In coverage

Sponsored the 2025 law creating a property tax exemption on the primary homes of veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability. Sponsors a bill, passed by the Senate in May 2026, to create an alternative resolution program for service members and veterans accused of certain felonies.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored S1183; voted yes on May 27, 2025, when it passed the Senate; it passed the Assembly on June 17, 2025, and was signed into law as Chapter 672 on Dec. 19, 2025. Sponsors S1192; voted yes on May 20, 2025, and again on May 28, 2026, when it passed the Senate; it was then referred to the Assembly Codes Committee.

Sponsor of S1183 and S1192, voting yes on each · 2025-05-20 to 2026-05-28 · S1183 signed into law as Chapter 672 on Dec. 19, 2025; S1192 passed the Senate May 28, 2026, and was referred to the Assembly Codes Committee

NY Senate — S1183 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — S1192 (2025) bill page ↗

NY Senate — S1183 (2025) bill page ↗

State budget and utility bills

In coverage

Sponsored a bill requiring gas and electric companies to give customers 45 days' notice before rate increases; it passed both houses and was vetoed in December 2025. Voted against the 2024-25 budget bill on education, labor, housing and family assistance, and for the bill carrying out the 2026-27 state fiscal plan.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored S1194; voted yes on S1194A on March 12, 2025, and on S1194B on May 20, 2025, when it passed the Senate; it passed the Assembly on May 27, 2025, and was vetoed on Dec. 5, 2025. Voted no on S8306C, carrying out the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget, on April 19, 2024; it passed the Senate 36-24 and was signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024. Voted yes on S9009C, carrying out major parts of the 2026-27 state fiscal plan, on May 27, 2026; it passed both houses that day and was signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026.

Sponsor of S1194, voting yes on S1194A and S1194B; voted no on S8306C; voted yes on S9009C · 2024-04-19 to 2026-05-27 · S1194 passed both houses and was vetoed on Dec. 5, 2025; S8306 signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024; S9009 signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026

NY Senate — S1194 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — S8306 (2023) floor votes ↗NY Senate — S9009 (2025) floor votes ↗

NY Senate — S1194 (2025) bill page ↗

State rules for New York City land and charters

In coverage

Voted against the 2025 law authorizing New York City to stop using certain land in Flushing Meadows Corona Park as parkland. Also voted against a 2025 bill repealing certain rules on adopting a new or revised city charter proposed by a charter commission.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted no on A6781B, authorizing New York City to discontinue the use as parkland of certain land within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, on May 27, 2025; it was signed into law as Chapter 138 on June 18, 2025. Voted no on A3665A, repealing certain provisions on adopting a new or revised city charter proposed by a charter commission, in the Senate floor vote on June 12, 2025.

Voted no on A6781B and A3665A · 2025-05-27 to 2025-06-12 · A6781 signed into law as Chapter 138 on June 18, 2025; A3665's Senate floor vote was held June 12, 2025

NY Senate — A6781 (2025) floor votes ↗NY Senate — A3665 (2025) floor votes ↗

NY Senate — A6781 (2025) floor votes ↗

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