Bio & Background
Letitia James
D · DemocratAttorney General
Term: Jan 1, 2023 – Jan 1, 2027
Letitia James has served as New York's Attorney General since January 2019, becoming the first Black woman and first woman of color elected to statewide office in New York. She previously served as New York City Public Advocate and as a member of the New York City Council.
Public Positions
Criminal Justice
“The Clean Slate Act represents a significant step toward a justice system that recognizes rehabilitation and provides pathways out of poverty for those who have served their time.”
Source: press release · Jun 1, 2023
Housing
“Tenant protections are essential in a state where millions of New Yorkers rent their homes. This office will aggressively enforce housing discrimination laws and hold landlords who illegally displace tenants accountable.”
Source: press release · Feb 12, 2024
Voting Record
Criminal Justice
Position on recordS 4511: Clean Slate Act
Provides for the automatic sealing of certain criminal conviction records after a waiting period: three years for misdemeanor convictions and eight years for eligible felony convictions. Sealed records are not accessible to most employers or landlords but remain accessible to law enforcement. The bill is estimated to benefit approximately 2.3 million New Yorkers.
Jun 7, 2023
Budget & Appropriations
No stated positionS 8009: State Budget Act, Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Enacts the New York State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, totaling approximately $237 billion in total spending. Key provisions include a $1.3 billion increase in Foundation Aid for public schools, $4 billion in new capital funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and an expansion of child care subsidies serving an additional 100,000 families.
Apr 20, 2024
Healthcare
No stated positionS 2030: New York Health Act
Establishes a universal single-payer health insurance program for New York State residents, replacing all private health insurance with a state-administered program covering all medically necessary services. Funding would come from income and payroll taxes on residents and businesses. The bill passed the Senate but was not brought to a vote in the Assembly.
May 10, 2023
Campaign Finance
$2,525,000
Top Donor Type
party
Number of Donors
4
Top Donors
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| New York Democratic Party | $1,100,000 |
| Trial Lawyers Association of New York | $650,000 |
| George Soros | $500,000 |
| AFSCME New York PAC | $275,000 |
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