Joseph P. Addabbo Jr
Democratic · NY · New York State Senator, District 15
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is a New York State Senator and former New York City Council member. His legislative work has included consumer protections, education, public safety, and services for veterans and older adults.
Where Joseph P. Addabbo Jr stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (2 records), Environment and Public Health (3 records), Labor Rights (3 records),
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 2 support
Saw his bill requiring health insurance to cover follow-up screening and diagnostic services for lung cancer signed into law.
December 4, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: nysenate.gov
Saw his bill requiring health-insurance coverage of prescription prenatal vitamins signed into law.
February 14, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: nysenate.gov
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 3 support
Won Senate passage of his bill allowing local sanitation departments to use cameras to identify and fine illegal dumping.
March 14, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: nysenate.gov
Saw his legislation strengthening enforcement of New York's prohibition on slaughtering racehorses and breeding stock signed into law.
December 21, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: nysenate.gov
Won Senate and Assembly passage of a bill creating a temporary Commission to Prevent Childhood Drowning and expand access to swim-safety instruction.
June 10, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: nysenate.gov
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 3 support
Helped win Senate passage of a bill creating a centralized state job and career portal for veterans transitioning to civilian employment.
April 13, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: nysenate.gov
Saw his legislation preserving welfare, medical, and retirement plans for horsemen through a temporary extension when racing labor contracts expire signed into law.
February 13, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: nysenate.gov
Won Senate passage of two co-sponsored bills creating a coronavirus economic-recovery and workforce council and prioritizing domestic producers for state PPE and medical-supply contracts.
March 2, 2022Supports Labor Rights
Source: nysenate.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 5 support
Helped win Senate passage of legislation establishing a Residential Families Committee so people with developmental disabilities and their families can advise on residential care.
June 2, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nysenate.gov
Helped win Senate passage of a bill creating a centralized state job and career portal for veterans transitioning to civilian employment.
April 13, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nysenate.gov
Saw his legislation preserving welfare, medical, and retirement plans for horsemen through a temporary extension when racing labor contracts expire signed into law.
February 13, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nysenate.gov
Saw his bill establishing a property-tax exemption for the primary residences of veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability signed into law.
December 19, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nysenate.gov
Helped pass a Senate package supporting veterans through service-organization contributions, utility discounts, tuition transfers, tax relief, housing preferences, and career assistance.
May 29, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nysenate.gov
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
Saw his bill requiring health-insurance coverage of prescription prenatal vitamins signed into law.
February 14, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: nysenate.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Helped win Senate passage of legislation establishing a Residential Families Committee so people with developmental disabilities and their families can advise on residential care.
June 2, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: nysenate.gov
Won Senate passage of his bill requiring schools and licensed daycare providers to include children with disabilities in emergency evacuation and lockdown plans.
April 13, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: nysenate.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Saw his legislation updating eligibility requirements for horses in New York's Sire Stakes program signed into law.
July 17, 2026
Source: nysenate.gov
Saw his legislation adjusting deadlines for certain court filings under the AVOID Act signed into law.
February 13, 2026
Source: nysenate.gov
Saw his bill prohibiting online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal gaming markets signed into law.
December 5, 2025
Source: nysenate.gov
Past race Joseph P. Addabbo Jr ran in:
- State Senator, District 15 · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 15; New York · incumbent