Pam Helming

Senator Pam Helming represents the 54th District constituents in Ontario, Wayne, Livingston and Monroe counties.  She has introduced and sponsored numerous bills focusing on public safety, agriculture, economic Development and veteran affairs, with recent efforts in the 2025-2026 session:

Public Safety & Criminal Justice

PROTECT Act (S2282A) -- Pretrial Risk Overview for Threat evaluation, Custody and Treatment
Restore judicial discretion in setting bail for dangerous offenders

Juvenile Offender Notification (S9486) -- Requires state agencies to notify school districts and local law enforcement when felony offenders under 18 are released

Jacobe's Law (S00016) -- School administrators must contact parents/guardians when bullying or harassment occurs

Assault on Sports Officials (S00662) -- Establishes the crime of assault and harassment against sports officials

Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (S00197, S00703) -- Known as "Tucker's Law"; removes the two year cap on imprisonment for aggravated cruelty to animals and eliminates the requirement that the injury be "serious"

Sexual Exploitation (S00205) -- Enacts legislation regarding the threat of sharing intimate images

Agriculture & Environment

Finger Lakes Community Preservatin Act (S3434) -- Prohibits new incinerators to protect local water and land recources

Farm Vehicle Definition (S00581) -- Increases the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies for agricultural assessment from 50 to 100 acres

Small Farm Disaster Recovery (S00580) -- Establishes grant program for farmers to replant crops destroyed by natural disasters

Hunting Safety (S09450) -- Prohibits the hunting of leucistic (white) or melanistic (black) deer

Economic Development & Housing

Housing Package (S8826, S8838, S8578, S8458, S8963) -- Sponsored series of bills designed to incentivize the construction of new homes, provide property tax relief for renovations, and support manufactured home communities

Hire-Now Tax Credit (S00209) -- Provides tax credit for job creation

Small Business Support (S03433) -- creates "New York First – Shop Local" program to assist small businesses

Veterans & Seniors

Sampson Veterans Cemetery (S01009) -- Authorizes a veteran's friend or bamily member to request burial in a state veterans' cemetery

Mental Health Services (S01287) -- Establishes a Rare Disease Advisory Council

Veterans Exemptions (S03194) -- Expands the definition of "period of war" for the alternative veterans' tax exemption

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NY State Sen. Helming Sponsors The PROTECT Act

s Suffolk County PROTECT Act press conference was the fourth in a series of public appearances Senator Pam Helming held across New York State, joined by state officials, law enforcement, and local leaders to build support for the PROTECT Act, designed to keep repeat and dangerous criminals off our streets. Click on the photo above to watch the video.

Click here for more information on The PROTECT Act and to sign Sen. Helming's Petition in support

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