Ballotpedia, Andrew Hevesi 

Andrew holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Queens College. He is married to his wife, with whom he has a daughter. He lives in Forest Hills, Queens. 

Andrew previously worked as the Chief of Staff for New York State Assembly Member Jeff Klein and as the Director of Community Affairs for the New York City Public Advocate.

Andrew Hevesi currently serves as a member of the State Assembly in State Assembly District 28. He was named to this position in 2005 and is serving his 10th term. 

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As a state assemblyman, sponsored legislation prohibiting the arrest and prosecution of any child under 12 years old, barring crimes of homicide.

Sponsored legislation prohibiting any child under the age of 12 to be arrested or prosecuted, except for cases of homicide.

As a state representative, worked to improve the lives of human trafficking survivors by increasing the statute of limitations for civil suits and creating culturally competent safe houses.

Supports efforts to improve the quality of life for human trafficking survivors by increasing the statute of limitations a survivor can bring to a civil suit and developing culturally competent safe houses.

As a state representative, sponsored a bill that allows survivors of domestic violence to terminate residential leases without incurring financial burden.

Sponsored a bill that allows survivors of domestic violence to terminate residential leases without incurring financial burdens.

- Sponsored legislation prohibiting any child under the age of 12 to be arrested or prosecuted, except for cases of homicide.
- Supports efforts to improve the quality of life for human trafficking survivors by increasing the statute of limitations a survivor can bring to a civil suit and developing culturally competent safe houses.
- Sponsored a bill that allows survivors of domestic violence to terminate residential leases without incurring financial burdens.

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Supports universal childcare, increasing wages for the child care workforce, and expanding child care subsidies for families in need.

Supports universal childcare, increasing wages in the childcare industry, and expanding childcare subsidies for families in need.

Passed legislation allowing youth aging out of foster care to receive rental vouchers to live with a roommate. 

- Supports universal childcare, increasing wages in the childcare industry, and expanding childcare subsidies for families in need.
- Passed legislation allowing youth aging out of foster care to receive rental vouchers to live with a roommate. 

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Andrew D. Hevesi

Andrew earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Queens College. He lives in Forest Hills with his wife and their daughter.

Andrew has previously worked as the Chief of Staff for New York State Assembly Member Jeff Klein and as the Director of Community Affairs for the New York City Public Advocate.

Andrew Hevesi currently serves as a member of the New York State Assembly for District 28. He was first elected in 2005 and is in his 10th term. 

Supports policies that promote environmental conservation and sustainable energy practices.

Believes in protecting disadvantaged youth and community safety.

Sponsored legislation prohibiting the arrest and prosecution of any child under 12 years old, with the exception of homicide.

Passed legislation to improve the lives of human trafficking survivors by increasing the statute of limitations for civil suits and creating culturally competent safe houses.

Sponsored a bill that allows survivors of domestic violence to terminate residential leases without incurring financial burden.

- Sponsored legislation prohibiting the arrest and prosecution of any child under 12 years old, with the exception of homicide.
- Passed legislation to improve the lives of human trafficking survivors by increasing the statute of limitations for civil suits and creating culturally competent safe houses.
- Sponsored a bill that allows survivors of domestic violence to terminate residential leases without incurring financial burden.

As chair of the Children and Families Committee, focuses on policies addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma.

Supports the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union.

Supports universal childcare, increasing wages for the childcare workforce, and expanding childcare subsidies for families in need.

Passed legislation allowing youth aging out of foster care to receive rental vouchers.

- Supports universal childcare, increasing wages for the childcare workforce, and expanding childcare subsidies for families in need.
- Passed legislation allowing youth aging out of foster care to receive rental vouchers.

Andrew lives in Forest Hills with his wife and their daughter.

Andrew D. Hevesi has served as the Assemblyman for the 28th District in Queens since 2005. He is currently the Chair of the Children and Families Committee.

Andrew D. Hevesi has served the 28th District in Queens since 2005.

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