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Sarah H. Clark

Democratic · NY · New York State Assemblymember, District 136

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Assemblymember for District 136 since November 2020, covering Irondequoit, Brighton, and part of Rochester. Lifelong Rochester resident and SUNY Stony Brook graduate.

Where Sarah H. Clark stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record),

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support
  • Sponsored Bryce's Law, named for a 3-year-old boy, requiring restaurant grease traps to hold expected weight and block unwanted access. The governor signed it (Chapter 753 of 2021).

    December 22, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: nyassembly.gov

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
  • Sponsored a bill requiring police to do a danger screening at domestic violence calls to spot victims at highest risk. Both houses passed it.

    May 29, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: nyassembly.gov

Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
  • Voted yes on the Clean Slate Act, which automatically seals many old criminal records after a waiting period. It passed the Assembly 82-65.

    June 9, 2023Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

    Source: nyassembly.gov

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 1 support
  • Sponsored the Assembly version of a law setting clear rules for city rental vacancy studies, which decide if a city can adopt rent stabilization. The governor signed it.

    December 8, 2023Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: wxxinews.org

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 5 support
  • Sponsored a bill letting family day care homes care for more children by changing the infant age limit. Both houses passed it, but the governor vetoed it.

    December 12, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: nyassembly.gov

  • Sponsored a law setting a statewide standard so families can get child care aid while their eligibility is still being confirmed. The governor signed it (Chapter 549 of 2024).

    December 11, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: nyassembly.gov

  • Sponsored a law strengthening the state Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which helps older adults in long-term care. The governor signed it (Chapter 759 of 2021).

    December 22, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: nyassembly.gov

  • Sponsored a law changing the makeup and duties of the state Child Care Availability Task Force. The governor signed it (Chapter 797 of 2021).

    December 22, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: nyassembly.gov

  • Sponsored a law letting county social services offices pay child care providers by direct deposit instead of paper checks. The governor signed it (Chapter 650 of 2021).

    December 1, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: nyassembly.gov

Track record — Public Education Quality

Public Education Quality · 1 support
  • Sponsored a bill requiring colleges to give all students written notice of their tuition refund policy. Both houses passed it in May 2026.

    May 4, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: nyassembly.gov

Track record — Gun Control

Gun Control · 1 support
  • Voted yes on a broad state law changing gun licensing and other firearm rules. It passed the Assembly 90-52.

    July 1, 2022Supports Gun Control

    Source: nyassembly.gov

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 1 support
  • Joined the RG&E gas and electric rate increase case at the state Public Service Commission as an intervenor to represent customers.

    October 3, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: nyassembly.gov

Track record — General

General · 2 records
  • Voted yes on the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which covers terminally ill patients asking for and using medicine to end their lives. It passed the Assembly 81-67.

    April 29, 2025

    Source: nyassembly.gov

  • Voted yes on the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which created New York's cannabis law and a state cannabis control board. It passed the Assembly 94-56.

    March 30, 2021

    Source: nyassembly.gov

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