Nicole Malliotakis in NY legislative records

On Abortion: Voted NO on allowing late term abortions

Legislative Summary: A21/S240: During the decades since Roe v. Wade was decided, there have been numerous court decisions clarifying the scope of the right to abortion but New York's laws have remained outdated. This bill updates NY's abortion statutes to address constitutional flaws and recognize a woman's fundamental right to access safe, legal abortion.

Syracuse Post-Standard analysis: The Reproductive Health Act changes New York's law to permit abortions after 24 weeks in case where a woman's life or health would be threatened. The law leaves it to doctors to decide when a woman's health is at risk. Republican lawmakers say the law should define what constitutes a threat, and gives too much discretion to doctors and could open the door to late-term abortions that are not medically necessary.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 95-49-6 on 1/22/19; State Rep. Malliotakis voted NO; Passed Senate 38-24-1 on 1/22; Signed by Gov. Cuomo on 1/22

Source: Syracuse Post-Standard on New York voting record A21/S240 Jan 22, 2019

On Families & Children: Opposed equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome: Passed House 80-63-3 on June/15/11 ; State Rep. Nicole Malliotakis voted NAY; Passed Senate 33-29-0 on June/24/11; Signed by Gov. Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 15, 2011

On Government Reform: Allow municipalities to regulate puppy mills

S3753L To allow municipalities to regulate pet dealers as long as the law, rule, regulation, or ordinance is not less stringent than state law.

Summary by Animal Law Coalition: The New York state legislature has passed a measure, A. 740-A/S. 3753-A that will allow municipalities to regulate puppy mills. Under current law only the Department of Agriculture and Markets can regulate "pet dealers" which are basically dog and cat breeders.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 120-21-6 on Jun/16/13; State Rep. Nicole Malliotakis voted YES; Passed Senate 53-10-0 on Jun/21/13; Signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Jan/10/14.

Source: Animal Law Coalition on New York voting record S3753 Jun 16, 2013

On Gun Control: Exempt retired cops for assault weapons acquired on job

A6356: Creates an exemption to allow qualified retired New York and federal law enforcement officers to possess large-capacity ammunition devices and assault weapons.

New York City press release (NYC.gov): Qualified retired New York or federal law enforcement officers are exempt from prosecution for violating large capacity magazine restrictions for guns that were issued or purchased in the course of official duties and owned at the time of retirement, or comparable replacements. Other guns not owned in the course of official duties prior to retirement are not exempt.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 116-13-18 on May/23/13; State Rep. Nicole Malliotakis voted YES; Passed Senate 49-14-0 on Jun/20/13; Signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Jul/5/13.

Source: New York City press release on New York voting record A6356 May 23, 2013

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