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Peter K. Oberacker

Peter K. Oberacker

Senator
New York SD-051
Republican
D
67%
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2025 NY Legislative Scorecard

New York: Senate
Score: 67

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the New York State Legislature in 2025 and ranks state assemblymen and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

For detailed bill descriptions and thorough explanations of their constitutional merits or violations, scan the QR code above or visit thefreedomindex.org/ny/.

Speed Limiter

Mandates that drivers who accumulate 11 or more points on their driving record within 24 months, or receive six speed-camera or red-light camera tickets in 12 months, must have an "intelligent speed assistance" device-also known as a "speed limiter"-installed in any vehicle they own or operate.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
S04045 Roll Call 1590508

Inmates and Welfare Benefits

Helps individuals leaving correctional facilities enroll in vital safety-net programs, such as SNAP, WIC, HEAP, public assistance, or Supplemental Security Income.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
S05059 Roll Call 1588328

Second Amendment Waiver

Introduces an optional self-imposed waiver allowing individuals to voluntarily give up their right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
S01026 Roll Call 1587405

Carbon Farming

Establishes a tax credit for farmers who adopt land-management practices aimed at maximizing carbon sequestration, such as those that store greenhouse gases in soil and vegetation using tools like USDA's COMET‑Planner.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
S01529 Roll Call 1566154

Taxpayer Abortion Support

Expands the state-funded "Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program" to cover abortion-related access costs such as travel, lodging, meals, childcare, translation, and doula support.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
S00135 Roll Call 1472623

Automatic Voter Registration

Establishes automatic voter registration (AVR) and pre-registration in New York. Individuals applying for eligible Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) documentation, as well as those applying for or re-enrolling in Medicaid, would automatically be registered or pre-registered to vote.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
S00088 Roll Call 1471291
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