Senator Monica R. Martinez 2024 Legislative Accomplishments

Our office is proud to have advocated and successfully passed 41 legislative bills through the Senate and 20 bills through both chambers; making them eligible to be signed by Governor Hochul before the end of the year. 

From the passage and signing of the Suffolk County Water Restoration Act to protecting labor rights and supporting our local heroes to protecting our youth from being targeted by vape products to expanding resources for fentanyl overdose prevention, we achieved milestone legislation that reflects the needs and voices of our community. 

Thank you to our constituents, advocates, stakeholders and concerned community members for reaching out to our office expressing ideas, concerns and legislative priorities for our district and statewide. I truly cannot do this work without your dedication and contribution to making our communities better. 

S4393: Requires fentanyl test strips in opioid overdose prevention kits distributed by the Department of Health.

S7286A: Provides active volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers with an increased income tax credit.

S7501: Authorizes a veterans healthcare  study to ensure access  to physical and mental health services for PTSD, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive care and suicide prevention.

S4559C: Enacts the school security guard training enhancement act to equip school security guards with necessary training to keep our children safe.

S8601A: Prohibits employers from requiring iris and/or retina scanning to gain or retain employment. 

S8473: Establishes the Suffolk County Water Restoration Act  to fund sewer and septic infrastructure improvements. 

S8903: Expands eligibility for property tax exemption for persons with disabilities. 

S7882:  Prohibits the sale of vape products that resemble school supplies and toys. 

S6459: Provides child protective service employees with supportive mental health services & resources.