NY State Assembly · District 42
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
NY State Assembly Member, District 42 (since 2015)DINCUMBENT
- Race
- NY State Assembly · District 42
- Result
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, projected winner
- Opponent
- Herman Hall (R)
- Research
- In depth
Party line27 votes tracked
With party = voted the same way as most Democrats who voted.
Said vs. did4 statements · 27 votes
I voted for this bill because I think it is yet another achievement that rightfully swings pendulum back to women deciding for themselves.
Protect legal access to abortion
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotNY State Assembly · 42
2026-11-03
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn D | incumbent |
| Herman Hall R | challenger |
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Sponsored A04991, which would prohibit landlords from using an algorithmic device to set residential rent, and A08454, establishing a tenants' bill of rights.
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Cosponsored A1466, the New York Health Act (2025–26 session), which would create a universal single-payer health plan (New York Health) for state residents.
Documented position[9]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
I voted for this bill because I think it is yet another achievement that rightfully swings pendulum back to women deciding for themselves.
In a January 2019 press release on the Reproductive Health Act, said she voted for the bill, which removes abortion from the state criminal code, because it moves toward women deciding for themselves.[10]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
I vote today in support of the safety and well-being of the people of New York State
In a January 2019 press release on the Legislature's gun-reform package (including court orders barring gun possession by people found to be at risk, a bump-stock ban and a longer waiting period), said she voted in support, adding that the bills do not restrict the Second Amendment.[11]
- YESS51001 (Concealed Carry Improvement Act, 2022-07-01): Enacted after the Bruen decision: added training and character requirements for carry permits and barred guns in designated sensitive places.[12]
1 of 1 vote point the same way as the statement
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESS2509 (2021–22 budget revenue bill, 2021-04-07): Raised personal income tax rates on incomes above $1 million and raised the corporate franchise tax rate on large businesses, among other revenue measures.[13]
Biography
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is the Democratic member of the NY State Assembly for District 42, in office since January 2015, and won re-election on November 3, 2026. An engineer, investment banker and former math teacher by background, she is the Assembly Majority Whip, chairs the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), and has also served as chair of the Kings County Democratic Party.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Bichotte Hermelyn was born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, the daughter of Haitian immigrants; according to her official biography, she is the first Haitian American woman elected in New York City. The biography also says she attended LaGuardia School of Music and Performing Arts.[1] She holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, an MS in electrical engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, a BS in electrical engineering from SUNY Buffalo, and a BS in mathematics in secondary education and a BT in electrical engineering from Buffalo State College; the biography says she graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 2024 with a J.D.[1]
Before public office, she worked as a math teacher in the New York City public school system, a telecommunications engineer (with assignments in Japan and China), and an investment banker, according to her official biography, and was named an MIT Fellow in the Mel King Co-Lab Project.[1] She was elected a Democratic District Leader in 2010 and served as a board member of Habitat for Humanity, taking part in a 2011 home-building effort in Leogane, Haiti, according to the biography.[1]
Bichotte Hermelyn ran for the District 42 Assembly seat in 2014, defeating three candidates in the Democratic primary, and assumed office on January 1, 2015, succeeding Rhoda Jacobs. Since becoming a legislator she has introduced more than 200 bills, 34 of which have become law, and co-sponsored more than 250 others, according to her official biography.[5][1] She serves as Assembly Majority Whip and chairs the MWBE oversight subcommittee, which her biography credits with sponsored laws enacted in 2022 on MWBE program fraud, refinancing through the MWBE lending program and state contract spending thresholds; she also sits on the Housing, Education, Governmental Operations, Health, Higher Education and Ways and Means committees.[1][4] She sponsored the Jonah Bichotte Cowan Law, named for her late son, which sets requirements for hospital treatment of women who come in with concerns about pre-term labor. Her biography also describes her role in establishing the Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn College and the Little Haiti Cultural and Business District in Flatbush.[1]
She was nominated chair of the Kings County Democratic County Committee in January 2020, according to Ballotpedia. In October 2026, City & State reported that a state Supreme Court justice ruled her term as chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party's executive committee ended after a September 23 organizational meeting.[5][6] Bichotte Hermelyn sits on Governor Kathy Hochul's Domestic Violence Advisory Council and lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Edu Hermelyn, and their son, according to her official biography.[1] She won the November 3, 2026 general election over Herman Hall, according to unofficial results from the NYC Board of Elections.[2][3]
Recent votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Increases the occupancy tax in the county of St. LawrenceS10029 · Passed Assembly 96–35 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 31–12 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trialS1004-B · Passed Assembly 83–49 · official record ↗Democrats 83–6 · Republicans 0–43 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Croton-on-HudsonS10058-C · Passed Assembly 113–18 · official record ↗Democrats 87–1 · Republicans 26–17 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealerS10643 · Passed Assembly 98–34 · official record ↗Democrats 85–4 · Republicans 13–30 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Prohibits the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogationS2667-C · Passed Assembly 111–21 · official record ↗Democrats 87–2 · Republicans 24–19 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Requires elections and terms of certain officials occur on even-numbered years except in the city of New YorkS5711-C · Passed Assembly 82–52 · official record ↗Democrats 82–9 · Republicans 0–43 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel taxS6047-A · Passed Assembly 95–36 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 30–13 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of OneontaS6834-A · Passed Assembly 96–35 · official record ↗Democrats 66–22 · Republicans 30–13 |
Showing the 8 most recent of 27 votes.
All 27 recorded votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Increases the occupancy tax in the county of St. LawrenceS10029 · Passed Assembly 96–35 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 31–12Increases the occupancy tax in the county of St. Lawrence from three to five percent. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trialS1004-B · Passed Assembly 83–49 · official record ↗Democrats 83–6 · Republicans 0–43Provides for the use of restoration services when determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trial. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Croton-on-HudsonS10058-C · Passed Assembly 113–18 · official record ↗Democrats 87–1 · Republicans 26–17Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Croton-on-Hudson; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2031. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealerS10643 · Passed Assembly 98–34 · official record ↗Democrats 85–4 · Republicans 13–30Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Prohibits the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogationS2667-C · Passed Assembly 111–21 · official record ↗Democrats 87–2 · Republicans 24–19Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Requires elections and terms of certain officials occur on even-numbered years except in the city of New YorkS5711-C · Passed Assembly 82–52 · official record ↗Democrats 82–9 · Republicans 0–43Requires certain elections take place in even-numbered years for certain municipal and judicial officials except in the city of New York. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel taxS6047-A · Passed Assembly 95–36 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 30–13Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel tax; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of OneontaS6834-A · Passed Assembly 96–35 · official record ↗Democrats 66–22 · Republicans 30–13Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oneonta not to exceed 6%. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act and requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias programS6983-A · Passed Assembly 92–40 · official record ↗Democrats 89–0 · Republicans 3–40Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act; requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program for all health care providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; requires the department of health to publish reports on maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and beach club taxS7966-A · Passed Assembly 98–34 · official record ↗Democrats 68–21 · Republicans 30–13Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach, county of Nassau to impose a three percent hotel, motel and beach club tax; defines "beach club" as a facility formed, organized or operated by any person, firm or corporation, located on or contiguous to an ocean beach, permitting sunbathing, swimming and other allied recreation activities, including such uses operated by a hotel, cooperative complex or other entity; makes related provisions. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Provides internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housingS8026-A · Passed Assembly 126–6 · official record ↗Democrats 89–0 · Republicans 37–6Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the county of Putnam to lease certain lands used as parklandsS8852-C · Passed Assembly 123–8 · official record ↗Democrats 80–8 · Republicans 43–0Authorizes the county of Putnam to lease certain lands used as parklands in the town of Carmel for use as a cell tower for thirty years. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a hotel and motel taxS9027 · Passed Assembly 97–34 · official record ↗Democrats 67–21 · Republicans 30–13Authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a hotel and motel tax not exceeding five percent of the per diem rental rate for each room. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of IthacaS9528-A · Passed Assembly 110–21 · official record ↗Democrats 87–1 · Republicans 23–20Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Ithaca; repeals authorization of such program on December 31, 2030. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the town of Minisink to impose a hotel and motel taxS9862-A · Passed Assembly 95–36 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 30–13Authorizes the town of Minisink to impose a hotel and motel tax at a rate of five percent. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk countyA11552 · Passed Assembly 117–24 · official record ↗Democrats 76–20 · Republicans 41–4Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county; provides for the support of a not-for-profit organization that manages and owns the first lighthouse built in New York, a national register of historic places site in Suffolk county that has been named a national historic landmark and is a New York state historic site. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Enacts the responsible data center development actA11560 · Passed Assembly 103–38 · official record ↗Democrats 93–3 · Republicans 10–35Places a one year moratorium on the issuance of data center permits; requires utilities to establish an independent classification of service for large data centers; sets energy efficiency goals for data centers; provides for benefits for host communities; sets labor standards for the construction of data centers. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Enacts into law necessary legislation including extensions and technical correctionsA11561 · Passed Assembly 100–39 · official record ↗Democrats 93–2 · Republicans 7–37Extends the demonstration project and workgroup to reduce the use of temporary staffing agencies in residential healthcare facilities for a fifth year, until December 31, 2027 (Part A); extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits with respect to a site located at 1800 Park Avenue (Part B); makes technical corrections relating to extending the term and authority of the independent monitor for the Orange county IDA (Part C); extends the demonstration project and workgroup to reduce the use of temporary staffing agencies in residential healthcare facilities for a fifth year, until December 31, 2027 (Part D); makes technical corrections to section 11-3206 of the administrative code of the city of New York (Part E); provides for the temporary transfer of racing support payments (Part F). |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to the taxation of vapor productsA4619-B · Passed Assembly 135–6 · official record ↗Democrats 92–4 · Republicans 43–2Relates to the taxation of vapor products; provides for the licensing of vapor products distributors; imposes certain tax return filing requirements on vapor products distributors; provides for enforcement powers. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of AmsterdamS10196-A · Passed Assembly 118–23 · official record ↗Democrats 91–5 · Republicans 27–18Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Amsterdam; repeals authorization of such program on December 31, 2031. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of YonkersS10564 · Passed Assembly 118–23 · official record ↗Democrats 91–5 · Republicans 27–18Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Yonkers; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2031. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklandS10611 · Passed Assembly 126–15 · official record ↗Democrats 88–8 · Republicans 38–7Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland and to lease such land to HESP Solar LLC for a term not to exceed twenty-five years. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to judicial districtsS10626 · Passed Assembly 95–46 · official record ↗Democrats 95–1 · Republicans 0–45Provides that in the fourth judicial department, three new districts, fourteen, fifteen and sixteen are added; makes related provisions. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customersS1327-A · Passed Assembly 100–39 · official record ↗Democrats 94–1 · Republicans 6–38Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers; requires the public service commission to set standards for payment plans for certain customers including reasonableness of agreements and timelines for payment; establishes eligibility. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Provides remedies for disrupted electionsS4602-B · Passed Assembly 93–48 · official record ↗Democrats 93–3 · Republicans 0–45Provides remedies for disrupted voting times and locations during elections; directs that the BOE extend voting to account for the disruption. |
| 2022-07-01 | Split partyvoted yes | Concealed Carry Improvement ActS51001 · Passed 90–52 · official record ↗Enacted after the Bruen decision: added training and character requirements for carry permits and barred guns in designated sensitive places. |
| 2021-04-07 | Split partyvoted yes | 2021–22 budget revenue billS2509 · Passed 88–61 · official record ↗Raised personal income tax rates on incomes above $1 million and raised the corporate franchise tax rate on large businesses, among other revenue measures. |
Albany votes: landmark laws since 2019, plus the 25 most recent 2025–26 roll calls where at least five members voted on the losing side, from the legislature’s official records. Party line is scored for 2025–26 votes only.
On the record
Official actions: bills, executive acts, filings and court records.
- actionChairs the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs); also serves on the Education, Governmental Operations, Health, Higher Education, Housing, and Ways and Means committees in the 2025-2026 session.[14]
- billSponsored A04991, prohibiting landlords from using an algorithmic device to determine residential rent; referred to the Housing Committee, not enacted as of September 2026.[7]
- billSponsored A08454 (print no. A08454A), creating a tenants' bill of rights; amended and recommitted to the Housing Committee, not enacted as of September 2026.[8]
- billSponsored A07192, which would prohibit the establishment, incorporation, construction, or capacity increase of for-profit nursing homes; referred to the Health Committee, not enacted as of September 2026.[15]
- billSponsored A06839, requiring the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to calculate the period of a tenant's rent reduction for diminished services from the date the diminution actually occurred, rather than from a later filing date; amended twice and advanced to third reading as of May 2026.[16]
In their own words
Priorities
- Her official biography lists a focus spanning immigration, education, economic development, unemployment, healthcare access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, school safety, and women's and LGBTQ rights.[17]
- As Chair of the MWBE Subcommittee, has prioritized legislation to help minority- and women-owned businesses, including bills on procurement, contracting notice requirements, and anti-fraud protections.[17]
Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.
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Where they stood out
Voted with most of their party on all 100 party-divided votes on file.
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- Yes
Facilitates appellate review of rulings that implicate issues of public concern
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 81–56 · Yes 81–No 56 · Democrats 81–11, Republicans 0–45
May 18, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 83–53 · Yes 83–No 53 · Democrats 83–9, Republicans 0–44
Apr 28, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 83–61 · Yes 83–No 61 · Democrats 83–17, Republicans 0–44
Mar 31, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 82–52 · Yes 82–No 52 · Democrats 82–9, Republicans 0–43
Jun 5, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
Relates to certain mandatory disclosures for job advertisements
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 86–54 · Yes 86–No 54 · Democrats 86–9, Republicans 0–45
Jun 2, 2026Official record ↗
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn - Assembly District 42 · New York State Assembly · 2026-09-25 Official record
- 2.2026 New York State Assembly election · Wikipedia · 2026-11-09 Reference
- 3.New York State Assembly election results 2026 (unofficial election night results) · NYC Board of Elections · 2026-11-03 Official record
- 4.Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn - Committee Membership · New York State Assembly · 2026-09-25 Official record
- 5.Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 6.Velazquez, not Bichotte Hermelyn, leads BK Dems, judge rules · City & State New York · 2026-10-02 News report
- 7.A04991 - Summary and Actions · New York State Assembly Official record
- 8.A08454 - Summary and Actions · New York State Assembly Official record
- 9.A01466 (New York Health Act) - Summary · New York State Assembly · 2026-10-03 Official record
- 10.Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Votes for the Reproductive Health Act in the Spirit of Roe v. Wade · New York State Assembly · 2026-10-03 Official record
- 11.Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Along with NYS Legislature Votes and Passes Gun Reform · New York State Assembly · 2026-10-03 Official record
- 12.Assembly floor vote: S51001 — Concealed Carry Improvement Act · New York State Assembly · 2022-07-01 Official record
- 13.Assembly floor vote: S2509 — 2021–22 budget revenue bill · New York State Assembly · 2021-04-07 Official record
- 14.Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn - Committee Membership · New York State Assembly · 2026-09-25 Official record
- 15.A07192 - Summary and Actions · New York State Assembly Official record
- 16.A06839 - Summary and Actions · New York State Assembly Official record
- 17.Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn - Assembly District 42 · New York State Assembly · 2026-09-25 Official record