State Senator - District 11

Toby Ann Stavisky

DemocraticIncumbent

First elected to the State Senate on Nov. 2, 1999, and re-elected 13 times; has represented District 11 since 2023.

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Cost of living and housing

In coverage

Points to $350 million for the child tax credit, discounted LIRR and Metro-North rides for city residents, and authority for New York City to expand its senior rent freeze to incomes up to $75,000, all of which her campaign credits to her. Also says she voted to expand the RESTORE program of free home repairs for seniors.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted yes on S8306C, the bill carrying out the 2024-25 budget for education, labor, housing and family assistance, 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 S7882, which bars knowingly or recklessly helping residential landlords agree not to compete on rents, including through pricing software, on June 9, 2025; it was signed into law as Chapter 437 on Oct. 16, 2025. Voted yes on S1819, on tax abatements for rent-regulated homes of seniors and people with disabilities, on May 30, 2024; it passed the Senate, was referred to the Assembly Aging Committee, and saw no further action before the 2023-24 session ended.

Voted yes on S8306C, S7882 and S1819 · 2024-04-19 to 2025-06-09 · S8306 signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024; S7882 signed into law as Chapter 437 on Oct. 16, 2025; S1819 passed the Senate May 30, 2024, was referred to the Assembly Aging Committee and saw no further action before the 2023-24 session ended

NY Senate — S8306 (2023) floor votes ↗NY Senate — S7882 (2025) floor votes ↗NY Senate — S1819 (2023) bill page ↗

Toby Stavisky campaign website — The Issues ↗

Health care

In coverage

Sponsored a law providing coverage for scalp cooling to preserve hair during chemotherapy and a bill allowing nursing programs to complete one-third of clinical education through simulation. Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act. Her campaign says she cosponsors universal health care.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored S2063; it passed the Senate 61-0 on June 4, 2024, with her vote and was signed into law as Chapter 595 on Dec. 13, 2024. Sponsored S447; she voted yes on March 20, 2023, and it was signed into law as Chapter 134 on May 15, 2023. 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 yes on S8807, on protections for legally protected health activities, on Jan. 21, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 128 on June 5, 2026.

Sponsor of S2063 and S447, voting yes on each; voted yes on A136 and S8807 · 2023-03-20 to 2026-01-21 · S2063 signed into law as Chapter 595 on Dec. 13, 2024; S447 signed into law as Chapter 134 on May 15, 2023; A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026; S8807 signed into law as Chapter 128 on June 5, 2026

NY Senate — S2063 (2023) bill page ↗NY Senate — S447 (2023) bill page ↗NY Senate — A136 (2025) floor votes ↗NY Senate — S8807 (2025) floor votes ↗

Toby Stavisky campaign website — The Issues ↗

Public safety and hate crimes

In coverage

Sponsors a bill adding ammunition to the items people with certain convictions may not buy, which passed the Senate in May 2026. Her campaign says she wrote a law requiring counseling for anyone convicted of a hate crime and introduced legislation for a satellite police precinct in northern Queens.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsors S626, adding ammunition to the items people with certain convictions may not buy or dispose of; it passed the Senate with her vote on May 29, 2026, and was referred to the Assembly Codes Committee. Voted yes on S9155, changing the limits on how close cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship, on Feb. 11, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 2 that day.

Sponsor of S626, which she voted for; voted yes on S9155 · 2026-02-11 to 2026-05-29 · S626 passed the Senate May 29, 2026, and was referred to the Assembly Codes Committee; S9155 signed into law as Chapter 2 on Feb. 11, 2026

NY Senate — S626 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — S9155 (2025) floor votes ↗

Toby Stavisky campaign website — The Issues ↗

Colleges and universities

In coverage

Chairs the Senate Higher Education Committee. Sponsored bills to phase out certain mandatory fees for graduate students and to add an elected faculty or staff member to community college boards, both vetoed in December 2025, and a 2025 law opening college admission and aid to graduates of U.S. online high school programs accredited under the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsored S3458 to phase out certain mandatory university fees for graduate students; it passed the Senate with her vote on June 5, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025, and was vetoed on Dec. 19, 2025. Sponsored S4685 to add an elected faculty or staff member to community college boards of trustees; she voted yes on June 10, 2025, it passed both houses and was vetoed on Dec. 19, 2025. Sponsored S6705 on college admission and financial aid for graduates of U.S. online high school programs accredited under the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook; it passed the Senate 59-1 on June 5, 2025, with her vote and was signed into law as Chapter 606 on Dec. 5, 2025. Sponsored S6585 extending CUNY tuition waivers for police officer students to 2026; she voted yes on Feb. 26, 2024, and it was signed into law as Chapter 155 on June 28, 2024. Voted no on S8118, requiring colleges to report information on admissions plans to the state education commissioner, on June 4, 2024; it passed the Senate 49-12.

Sponsor of S3458, S4685, S6705 and S6585, voting yes on each; voted no on S8118 · 2024-02-26 to 2025-06-10 · S3458 and S4685 vetoed Dec. 19, 2025; S6705 signed into law as Chapter 606 on Dec. 5, 2025; S6585 signed into law as Chapter 155 on June 28, 2024; S8118 passed the Senate 49-12 on June 4, 2024

NY Senate — S3458 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — S4685 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — S6705 (2025) bill page ↗NY Senate — S6585 (2023) bill page ↗NY Senate — S8118 (2023) floor votes ↗

NYSenate.gov — About Toby Ann Stavisky ↗

Climate and energy

In coverage

Says she co-sponsors the Climate Community and Protection Act, which she says aims to substantially reduce the state's emissions, and secured funding to buy wetlands in Douglaston with the Udalls Cove Preservation Committee. Voted for a 2025 law on utilities' gas service to new customers.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted yes on S8417, on the provision of gas service to new customers, on June 12, 2025; it passed the Senate 34-25 and was signed into law as Chapter 709 on Dec. 19, 2025.

Voted yes on S8417 · 2025-06-12 · S8417 signed into law as Chapter 709 on Dec. 19, 2025

NY Senate — S8417 (2025) floor votes ↗

VOTE411 (League of Women Voters) — Toby Ann Stavisky's answers ↗

Local ballot questions

In coverage

Voted against a 2025 bill to end the rule that lets a city charter commission's ballot proposal keep other local referendum questions off the same ballot; the governor later vetoed the bill.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted no on A3665A on June 12, 2025; the governor vetoed the bill on Dec. 5, 2025.

Voted no on A3665A · 2025-06-12 · A3665 vetoed by the governor on Dec. 5, 2025

NY Senate — A3665 (2025) floor votes ↗

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No public position yet on Family leave and worker protections

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