Sponsored by Assemblymember George Alvarez, the bill is currently co-sponsored by Assemblymembers Simcha Eichenstein, Kalman Yeger, Aron Wieder, Charles Lavine, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Christopher Eachus — reflecting growing, broad-based support across the State Assembly.

This trip stood out in particular: four of the six participants were yeshiva students home from Israel for bein hazmanim, who chose to wake up early and dedicate their day to advocating for community safety alongside Shmulie Hartstein. Their participation underscored a rising wave of young advocates engaging directly in the legislative process.

The group entered the day with four co-sponsors on the bill — and left with seven, marking significant progress in a single day of meetings. Three additional lawmakers are expected to join in the coming days pending final review.

Throughout the day, the group met with Assemblymember Rebecca Kassay (AD-4), Phil Steck (AD-110), Catalina Cruz (AD-39), David Weprin (AD-24), Michael Cashman (AD-115), and Christopher Eachus (AD-99). They also met with staff for Assemblymember Brian Cunningham (AD-43), Michaelle Solages (AD-22), William Conrad (AD-140), Didi Barrett (AD-106), Ron Kim (AD-40), and Tommy John Schiavoni (AD-1), as part of a coordinated effort to broaden support and advance the bill.

With six trips in just two months, Kol Yisroel’s continued presence in Albany is making a clear impact. As support builds, advocates remain focused on advancing the legislation and ensuring stronger protections for houses of worship across New York.