David I. Weprin

Was the Assembly sponsor of A8278-C, signed on September 11, 2019. It gives civilian public workers who aided 9/11 recovery the same 75% disability benefit as uniformed responders.

September 11, 2019Supports Labor Rights

Source: nyassembly.gov

As Correction Committee chair, moved the HALT Solitary Confinement Act out of his committee; it became law on April 1, 2021, limiting solitary confinement in prisons and jails.

April 1, 2021Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: nyassembly.gov

Co-sponsored the law legalizing adult-use marijuana in New York, signed on March 31, 2021.

March 31, 2021Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: nyassembly.gov

His bill A4336, which limits when the State Commission of Correction can black out information in reports on inmate deaths, passed the Assembly on March 29, 2019.

March 29, 2019Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: nyassembly.gov

Was the Assembly sponsor of A8278-C, signed on September 11, 2019. It gives civilian public workers who aided 9/11 recovery the same 75% disability benefit as uniformed responders.

September 11, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: nyassembly.gov

Voted against the 2019 state budget bill (A2009-C) on April 2, 2019, opposing its plan for congestion tolls on drivers entering lower Manhattan.

April 2, 2019

Source: nyassembly.gov

Was named chair of the New York City Council Finance Committee in February 2002.

February 7, 2002

Source: qns.com