Michaelle for State Assembly

Michaelle C. Solages, a fifth-term legislator, is a lifelong resident of Elmont. Assemblywoman Solages represents the communities of Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Elmont, South Valley Stream, South Floral Park, Floral Park, the Village of Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, North Woodmere, Stewart Manor, and sections of Franklin Square.

Meet Michaelle | Michaelle for State Assembly

Before serving in the New York State Assembly, Michaelle earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University’s Education, Health, and Human Services. Dedicated to giving back to her community, she remained at Hofstra University serving as supervisor of access services in the Axinn Library.

She is more than honored to represent the diverse communities of the 22nd Assembly District in the New York State Legislature. Michaelle resides in Elmont with her family and her dog.

Michaelle C. Solages is a lifelong resident of Elmont. She earned a bachelor's degree from Hofstra University. She lives with her family.

Michaelle C. Solages resides in Elmont with her family. She earned a bachelor's degree from Hofstra University. 

Before serving in the New York State Assembly, Michaelle earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University’s Education, Health, and Human Services. Dedicated to giving back to her community, she remained at Hofstra University serving as supervisor of access services in the Axinn Library. In her endeavor to empower students through printed and electronic material, she played a major role in the modernization of the library’s resources.

She graduated from the University of Albany with a degree in sociology and later earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Albany. Before her election to the Assembly, Solages worked as a community organizer and served as a member of the Nassau County Legislature.

Michaelle C. Solages

Michaelle C. Solages previously worked as a supervisor of access services in Hofstra University’s Axinn Library and as a community organizer.

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Michaelle previously worked as a supervisor of access services in Hofstra University’s Axinn Library and as a community organizer.

Michaelle was elected to represent the Twenty-second Assembly District in 2012 and is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected into the New York State Legislature. She currently serves as the Assembly Deputy Majority Leader as well as Chair of The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus.

Michaelle C. Solages is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 22nd Assembly District since 2013. She is the first African American woman to represent her district.

Michaelle currently serves in the New York State Assembly, representing the 22nd Assembly District. She was elected in 2012, began representing the district in 2013, and is a fifth-term legislator.

Michaelle currently serves in the New York State Assembly, representing the 22nd Assembly District. She was first elected in 2012.

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Originally intended as a tool for local economic growth and job creation, IDAs have now become vehicles for corporate tax breaks with little benefit to residents. In response, Michaelle has introduced several bills to increase IDA oversight. She successfully passed laws requiring all IDA meetings to be livestreamed and recorded and mandating formal communication between IDAs and local taxing authorities like school districts.

Issues | Michaelle for State Assembly

She successfully passed laws requiring all IDA meetings to be livestreamed and recorded and mandating formal communication between IDAs and local taxing authorities like school districts. Michaelle also introduced a bill to prohibit tax breaks for e-commerce companies, enhancing transparency around the tax incentives IDAs grant. These efforts aim to prevent abuses and increase accountability for PILOT agreements.

From fighting for a higher minimum wage – because an honest day’s work should always result in an honest day’s pay – to spearheading an expansion of the paid leave program, Michaelle knows that New York State is only as strong as its workers. Raised in a union family, Michaelle knows that organized labor is vital to safeguarding New York’s working families.

Unfortunately, we have seen attempts at union busting across our state. Michaelle has a long-standing relationship with unions and remains a true friend of organized labor. In 2022, Michaelle proudly supported bills that will increase protections for warehouse workers and freelancers in our state.

In 2022, Michaelle proudly supported bills that will increase protections for warehouse workers and freelancers in our state. Michaelle also recently introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will significantly expand temporary disability insurance. This bill will ensure that workers receive a living wage and get to keep their job and health insurance.

Introduced and passed measures requiring Industrial Development Agency meetings to be livestreamed and recorded and agencies to communicate with local taxing authorities.

Introduced legislation to prohibit tax breaks for e-commerce companies and increase transparency in Industrial Development Agency incentives.

Advocates for a higher minimum wage and expanded paid leave.

Supported bills to increase protections for warehouse workers and freelancers.

Supports bills to increase protections for warehouse workers and freelancers.

Introduced legislation to expand temporary disability insurance while preserving workers' jobs and health insurance.

- Introduced and passed measures requiring Industrial Development Agency meetings to be livestreamed and recorded and agencies to communicate with local taxing authorities.
- Introduced legislation to prohibit tax breaks for e-commerce companies and increase transparency in Industrial Development Agency incentives.
- Advocates for a higher minimum wage and expanded paid leave.
- Supports bills to increase protections for warehouse workers and freelancers.
- Introduced legislation to expand temporary disability insurance while preserving workers' jobs and health insurance.

Economy

As a strong advocate for environmental issues, I understand that our state must take the lead in protecting our environment. In 2019, I proudly co-sponsored and helped pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, setting ambitious goals for New York to expand green jobs and reverse decades of harmful environmental policies.

More recently, I helped pass legislation to establish a climate change adaptation cost recovery program, holding fossil fuel companies accountable for their significant contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. This groundbreaking bill requires companies that contributed over one billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions between 2000 and 2018 to fund critical infrastructure investments for climate resiliency.

I have also been a strong advocate for investing in renewable energy and infrastructure that supports the generation of green energy. By prioritizing the renewable sector, we are not only protecting the environment but also creating sustainable jobs for New Yorkers.

Co-sponsored and helped pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to expand green jobs and advance environmental policy.

Helped pass a climate-adaptation cost-recovery program requiring major fossil-fuel emitters to fund climate-resiliency infrastructure.

Advocates for investment in renewable-energy generation and related infrastructure.

- Co-sponsored and helped pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to expand green jobs and advance environmental policy.
- Helped pass a climate-adaptation cost-recovery program requiring major fossil-fuel emitters to fund climate-resiliency infrastructure.
- Advocates for investment in renewable-energy generation and related infrastructure.

Energy & the Environment

New York’s affordability crisis is putting seniors at risk. From property tax rebate checks, enhanced senior tax exemptions, to the Earned Income Tax Credit, Michaelle has made tax relief and cost savings a top priority. Michaelle has also advocated for policy reforms, including expanding access to New York’s drug affordability programs, ending the pay-for-delay deals that drug manufacturers use to delay the introduction of lower-cost generic drugs to the marketplace and establishing a prescription drug importation program in New York.

Her commitment to common-sense legislation prioritizes patients’ rights over insurance companies, and she supports expanding mental health services, restoring school-based health centers, and strengthening early intervention programs. As a co-sponsor of the NY Health Act, Michaelle is working to create a universal healthcare system in New York State.

Supporting reproductive and maternal health is another priority I’ve championed. I led efforts to expand access to doula services, establishing the Community Doula Expansion Grant Program to fund community-based organizations, allowing the Health Commissioner to issue statewide orders for doula services for any pregnant, birthing, or postpartum individual. Additionally, I worked to include paid prenatal leave in the Enacted Budget, providing 20 hours of paid sick time for prenatal care visits.

I also supported legislation to codify the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program to fund abortion providers and nonprofits, and to require paid breaks for breast milk expression in the workplace. These initiatives reflect my unwavering dedication to advancing reproductive rights and maternal health for women across New York.

In 2022, she successfully fought for expanded healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants for one year following a pregnancy outcome, and secured Medicaid coverage for undocumented seniors aged 65 and older. Michaelle continues to push for further healthcare expansion to ensure that all residents, regardless of immigration status, have access to vital health coverage.

Advocates for expanded drug-affordability programs, limits on pay-for-delay agreements, and a prescription-drug importation program.

Co-sponsored the NY Health Act to create a universal healthcare system in New York.

Supports a universal healthcare system in New York.

Supports expanding mental-health services, school-based health centers, and early-intervention programs.

Led efforts to establish a grant program expanding access to community-based doula services.

Worked to include 20 hours of paid sick leave for prenatal care visits in the state budget.

Supported funding abortion providers and nonprofits through the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program.

Supports funding abortion providers and nonprofits through the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program.

Pushes to expand health coverage to all residents regardless of immigration status.

- Advocates for expanded drug-affordability programs, limits on pay-for-delay agreements, and a prescription-drug importation program.
- Supports a universal healthcare system in New York.
- Supports expanding mental-health services, school-based health centers, and early-intervention programs.
- Led efforts to establish a grant program expanding access to community-based doula services.
- Worked to include 20 hours of paid sick leave for prenatal care visits in the state budget.
- Supports funding abortion providers and nonprofits through the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program.
- Pushes to expand health coverage to all residents regardless of immigration status.

Healthcare

Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages, Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus, said, “As representatives of diverse communities within the state, the Caucus is dedicated to ensuring that every New Yorker has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote and participate in democracy. By streamlining the election process and aligning it with a period of heightened civic activity, New York State aims to strengthen voter engagement and empower disadvantaged communities to select accountable representation at the local level. There is no doubt that this legislation is a positive win for the people, and I join my colleagues in commending Governor Kathy Hochul for signing this measure into law.”

Governor Hochul Signs Voting Rights Legislation to Expand Access to the Ballot Box and Improve Voter Participation

Supported legislation aligning local elections with periods of heightened civic participation to increase voter engagement.

Supports legislation aligning local elections with periods of heightened civic participation to increase voter engagement.

- Supports legislation aligning local elections with periods of heightened civic participation to increase voter engagement.

Voting & Elections

“I am proud to stand with Attorney General Letitia James and our legislative sponsors in passing the 'Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act' and the Child Data Privacy Act,” said Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chairwoman of the New York State Black Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus. “These landmark laws affirm our unwavering commitment to protecting and supporting our children, especially those in marginalized communities. We will continue to implement stronger technology protections against addictive content and ensure a safer digital future for our children.”

Major Organizations and Community Leaders Applaud Passage of Legislation to Protect Children Online

Supported the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act and Child Data Privacy Act to strengthen online protections for children.

Supports strengthening online protections for children.

- Supports strengthening online protections for children.

Public Safety

Michaelle, a proud product of the public school system, is a passionate advocate for high-quality public education, with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) and expanded after-school programs. She believes that to prepare our children for success in the global economy, they must be equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Michaelle has supported efforts to expand TAP eligibility to part-time students, raised the maximum income threshold, and increased the minimum TAP award from $500 to $1,000. Each budget cycle, Michaelle fights to secure millions more in education funding for Long Island school districts.

Michaelle is committed to studying the Foundation Aid formula to determine how to offer more after-school programs to every school-aged child in New York. One of her long-term goals is to establish a truly universal pre-kindergarten program on Long Island, and she remains steadfast in her commitment to investing in our children’s future.

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages announced recently that legislation that she sponsored (A6927), originally passed and signed by the Governor in 2023, is officially set to take effect this September. The new law requires that training for cosmetologists and natural hair stylists across the state includes education on all hair types and hair textures, including varying curl and wave patterns.

Assemblywoman Solages Announces Implementation of A6927

Advocates for public education emphasizing science, technology, engineering, art, and math, as well as expanded after-school programs.

Supported expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility for part-time students and increasing award income limits and minimum awards.

Plans to establish universal pre-kindergarten on Long Island and study expanding after-school programs statewide.

Sponsored Assembly Bill A6927, requiring cosmetology and natural-hair-styling training to cover all hair types and textures.

Supports a bill requiring cosmetology and natural-hair-styling training to cover all hair types and textures.

- Advocates for public education emphasizing science, technology, engineering, art, and math, as well as expanded after-school programs.
- Supported expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility for part-time students and increasing award income limits and minimum awards.
- Plans to establish universal pre-kindergarten on Long Island and study expanding after-school programs statewide.
- Supports a bill requiring cosmetology and natural-hair-styling training to cover all hair types and textures.

Education

For Valley Stream, the funding will support a series of transformative projects outlined in the Village’s proposal, aimed at strengthening Valley Stream’s “International Downtown,” a vision centered on walkability and inclusive community development, as well as economic growth. Assemblywoman Solages previously submitted a letter of strong support for the Village’s application, citing its alignment with state priorities including addressing the region’s housing shortage and sustainable infrastructure.

Assemblywoman Solages Announces $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award for Valley Stream

Supported Valley Stream's downtown-revitalization application, citing the regional housing shortage and sustainable infrastructure priorities.

Supports Valley Stream's downtown-revitalization application, citing the regional housing shortage and sustainable infrastructure priorities.

- Supports Valley Stream's downtown-revitalization application, citing the regional housing shortage and sustainable infrastructure priorities.

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- Advocates for a higher minimum wage and expanded paid leave.
- Supported bills to increase protections for warehouse workers and freelancers.
- Introduced legislation to expand temporary disability insurance while preserving workers' jobs and health insurance.

- Co-sponsored the NY Health Act to create a universal healthcare system in New York.
- Supports expanding mental-health services, school-based health centers, and early-intervention programs.
- Led efforts to establish a grant program expanding access to community-based doula services.
- Worked to include 20 hours of paid sick leave for prenatal care visits in the state budget.
- Supported funding abortion providers and nonprofits through the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program.
- Pushes to expand health coverage to all residents regardless of immigration status.

- Advocates for public education emphasizing science, technology, engineering, art, and math, as well as expanded after-school programs.
- Supported expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility for part-time students and increasing award income limits and minimum awards.
- Plans to establish universal pre-kindergarten on Long Island and study expanding after-school programs statewide.
- Sponsored Assembly Bill A6927, requiring cosmetology and natural-hair-styling training to cover all hair types and textures.

- Supported Valley Stream's downtown-revitalization application, citing the regional housing shortage and sustainable infrastructure priorities.

Michaelle C. Solages, a fifth-term legislator, is a lifelong resident of Elmont. Assemblywoman Solages represents the communities of Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Elmont, South Valley Stream, South Floral Park, Floral Park, the Village of Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, North Woodmere, Stewart Manor, and sections of Franklin Square.

She completed the Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy in which her motivational, communication and crisis-handling skills were enhanced to better serve the community. It is also worth noting that Michaelle is a lifetime member of AHRC, an organization that empowers people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live self-directed lives.

Michaelle C. Solages is a lifelong resident of Elmont. She earned a bachelor's degree from Hofstra University's School of Education, Health, and Human Services. She is a lifetime member of AHRC.

Michaelle C. Solages previously served as supervisor of access services in Hofstra University's Axinn Library.

Michaelle was elected to represent the 22nd Assembly District in 2012.

From fighting for a higher minimum wage – because an honest day’s work should always result in an honest day’s pay – to spearheading an expansion of the paid leave program, Michaelle knows that New York State is only as strong as its workers.

Michaelle also recently introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will significantly expand temporary disability insurance. This bill will ensure that workers receive a living wage and get to keep their job and health insurance.

Michaelle also introduced a bill to prohibit tax breaks for e-commerce companies, enhancing transparency around the tax incentives IDAs grant. These efforts aim to prevent abuses and increase accountability for PILOT agreements.

Additionally, a recent legislative accomplishment requires IDAs to include representatives from local labor organizations and school districts on their boards, ensuring they are more responsive to community needs.

Supported legislation increasing protections for warehouse workers and freelancers.

Introduced legislation to expand temporary disability insurance, including wage, job, and health-insurance protections.

Passed transparency requirements requiring recorded meetings and formal communication with local taxing authorities.

Introduced a bill to prohibit tax breaks for e-commerce companies and increase transparency of Industrial Development Agency incentives.

Passed a requirement for Industrial Development Agency boards to include local labor and school-district representatives.

- Advocates for a higher minimum wage and expanded paid leave.
- Supported legislation increasing protections for warehouse workers and freelancers.
- Introduced legislation to expand temporary disability insurance, including wage, job, and health-insurance protections.
- Passed transparency requirements requiring recorded meetings and formal communication with local taxing authorities.
- Introduced a bill to prohibit tax breaks for e-commerce companies and increase transparency of Industrial Development Agency incentives.
- Passed a requirement for Industrial Development Agency boards to include local labor and school-district representatives.

Co-sponsored and helped pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, setting state goals for green jobs and environmental policy.

Helped pass a climate-adaptation cost-recovery program requiring certain fossil-fuel companies to fund resilience infrastructure.

Advocates for investment in renewable energy and supporting infrastructure.

- Co-sponsored and helped pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, setting state goals for green jobs and environmental policy.
- Helped pass a climate-adaptation cost-recovery program requiring certain fossil-fuel companies to fund resilience infrastructure.
- Advocates for investment in renewable energy and supporting infrastructure.

Michaelle has achieved significant healthcare wins, including eliminating copays on insulin to make life-saving medication more affordable and securing funding for local safety net hospitals to ensure essential services remain accessible to vulnerable communities.

Michaelle believes that healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a luxury, and no one should be left behind. Rather than facing high copays and skyrocketing premiums, every New Yorker deserves the coverage they need. As a co-sponsor of the NY Health Act, Michaelle is working to create a universal healthcare system in New York State.

Michaelle has also advocated for policy reforms, including expanding access to New York’s drug affordability programs, ending the pay-for-delay deals that drug manufacturers use to delay the introduction of lower-cost generic drugs to the marketplace and establishing a prescription drug importation program in New York.

Moreover, Michaelle has introduced legislation that will require all health insurance providers to cover high-quality hearing aids that have been prescribed by a doctor. These common sense measures will lead to more positive outcomes for our senior citizens.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, I was at the forefront of efforts in New York to protect reproductive rights, including passing the Equality Amendment, which prohibits discrimination related to pregnancy and its outcomes.

Additionally, I worked to include paid prenatal leave in the Enacted Budget, providing 20 hours of paid sick time for prenatal care visits. I also supported legislation to codify the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program to fund abortion providers and nonprofits, and to require paid breaks for breast milk expression in the workplace.

Led efforts to expand doula services through the Community Doula Expansion Grant Program and statewide service orders.

Expanded health coverage for undocumented people after pregnancy and for undocumented adults ages 65 and older.

Expanded access to affordable insulin by eliminating copays and secured funding for local safety-net hospitals.

Co-sponsored the New York Health Act to create a universal health care system in New York.

Advocates for expanded drug-affordability programs, ending pay-for-delay agreements, and a prescription-drug importation program.

Introduced legislation requiring insurers to cover doctor-prescribed hearing aids.

Helped pass the Equality Amendment, which prohibits discrimination related to pregnancy and its outcomes.

Worked to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave for prenatal-care visits.

Supported funding for abortion providers and nonprofits and requiring paid workplace breaks for breast milk expression.

- Expanded access to affordable insulin by eliminating copays and secured funding for local safety-net hospitals.
- Co-sponsored the New York Health Act to create a universal health care system in New York.
- Advocates for expanded drug-affordability programs, ending pay-for-delay agreements, and a prescription-drug importation program.
- Introduced legislation requiring insurers to cover doctor-prescribed hearing aids.
- Helped pass the Equality Amendment, which prohibits discrimination related to pregnancy and its outcomes.
- Worked to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave for prenatal-care visits.
- Supported funding for abortion providers and nonprofits and requiring paid workplace breaks for breast milk expression.

As of September 9, 2026, Michaelle C. Solages’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michaelle, a proud product of the public school system, is a passionate advocate for high-quality public education, with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) and expanded after-school programs. She believes that to prepare our children for success in the global economy, they must be equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Michaelle has supported efforts to expand TAP eligibility to part-time students, raised the maximum income threshold, and increased the minimum TAP award from $500 to $1,000.

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages announced recently that legislation that she sponsored (A6927 ), originally passed and signed by the Governor in 2023, is officially set to take effect this September. The new law requires that training for cosmetologists and natural hair stylists across the state includes education on all hair types and hair textures, including varying curl and wave patterns.

Michaelle C. Solages - Assembly District 22 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly

Plans to study the Foundation Aid formula to expand after-school programs for school-aged children.

Supported expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility for part-time students and increasing income thresholds and minimum awards.

Wants to establish a universal pre-kindergarten program on Long Island.

Sponsored Assembly Bill A6927, requiring cosmetology and natural-hair-stylist training on all hair types and textures.

- Supported expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility for part-time students and increasing income thresholds and minimum awards.
- Wants to establish a universal pre-kindergarten program on Long Island.
- Sponsored Assembly Bill A6927, requiring cosmetology and natural-hair-stylist training on all hair types and textures.

Supports the Downtown Revitalization Initiative investment in Valley Stream for walkability, connectivity, local economic growth, and infrastructure.

Meet Michaelle

Michaelle C. Solages earned a bachelor's degree from Hofstra University's School of Education, Health, and Human Services.

Michaelle was elected to represent the Twenty-second Assembly District in 2012 and is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected into the New York State Legislature.

Michaelle was elected to represent New York's 22nd Assembly District in 2012.

Issues

As a lawmaker, I remain committed to closing the wage gap and safeguarding women’s rights. While New York has one of the lowest wage gaps in the nation, women still earn only 80 cents for every dollar a man earns. It is essential to have women in positions of power to enact legislation that strengthens the enforcement of fair pay laws.

Supports a higher minimum wage and expanding paid leave.

Introduced legislation to expand temporary disability insurance while supporting greater protections for warehouse workers and freelancers.

Committed to closing the wage gap and strengthening enforcement of fair-pay laws.

Introduced and passed measures to increase Industrial Development Agency oversight, including requirements for public meeting recordings and communication with taxing authorities.

- Supports a higher minimum wage and expanding paid leave.
- Introduced legislation to expand temporary disability insurance while supporting greater protections for warehouse workers and freelancers.
- Committed to closing the wage gap and strengthening enforcement of fair-pay laws.
- Introduced and passed measures to increase Industrial Development Agency oversight, including requirements for public meeting recordings and communication with taxing authorities.

She also advanced Utility Shutoff Protections During Extreme Weather, legislation that prevents utility shutoffs during periods of dangerous heat and cold. “New Yorkers should not have to choose between paying a bill and keeping their families safe during extreme weather,” said the Assemblywoman. “These protections are about basic safety and common sense.”

Co-sponsored and helped pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to expand green jobs and address environmental policy.

Helped pass a program to recover climate-adaptation costs that requires certain fossil-fuel companies to fund climate-resiliency infrastructure.

Advocates for investment in renewable-energy generation and the infrastructure that supports it.

Advanced legislation preventing utility shutoffs during dangerous heat and cold.

- Co-sponsored and helped pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to expand green jobs and address environmental policy.
- Helped pass a program to recover climate-adaptation costs that requires certain fossil-fuel companies to fund climate-resiliency infrastructure.
- Advocates for investment in renewable-energy generation and the infrastructure that supports it.
- Advanced legislation preventing utility shutoffs during dangerous heat and cold.

Michaelle believes that healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a luxury, and no one should be left behind. Rather than facing high copays and skyrocketing premiums, every New Yorker deserves the coverage they need. Her commitment to common-sense legislation prioritizes patients’ rights over insurance companies, and she supports expanding mental health services, restoring school-based health centers, and strengthening early intervention programs. As a co-sponsor of the NY Health Act, Michaelle is working to create a universal healthcare system in New York State.

Supporting reproductive and maternal health is another priority I’ve championed. I led efforts to expand access to doula services, establishing the Community Doula Expansion Grant Program to fund community-based organizations, allowing the Health Commissioner to issue statewide orders for doula services for any pregnant, birthing, or postpartum individual.

Moreover, Michaelle has introduced legislation that will require all health insurance providers to cover high-quality hearing aids that have been prescribed by a doctor. These common sense measures will lead to more positive outcomes for our senior citizens. Michaelle will continue to be a champion for our older New Yorkers.

Michaelle continues to push for further healthcare expansion to ensure that all residents, regardless of immigration status, have access to vital health coverage. While the current federal administration acknowledges that we are a nation of immigrants, this recognition alone is not enough to ensure the safety and well-being of those who have made the difficult choice to come here.

Co-sponsored the New York Health Act to create a universal healthcare system in New York.

Supports expanding mental-health services, restoring school-based health centers, and strengthening early-intervention programs.

Says she eliminated insulin copays and secured funding for local safety-net hospitals.

Advocates for reproductive and maternal-health measures, including abortion-provider grants, paid prenatal leave, workplace lactation breaks, and expanded doula services.

Advocates for drug-affordability programs, ending drugmakers' pay-for-delay agreements, and a state prescription-drug importation program.

Introduced legislation requiring health insurers to cover doctor-prescribed hearing aids.

Supports expanding health coverage to all residents regardless of immigration status.

- Co-sponsored the New York Health Act to create a universal healthcare system in New York.
- Supports expanding mental-health services, restoring school-based health centers, and strengthening early-intervention programs.
- Says she eliminated insulin copays and secured funding for local safety-net hospitals.
- Advocates for reproductive and maternal-health measures, including abortion-provider grants, paid prenatal leave, workplace lactation breaks, and expanded doula services.
- Advocates for drug-affordability programs, ending drugmakers' pay-for-delay agreements, and a state prescription-drug importation program.
- Introduced legislation requiring health insurers to cover doctor-prescribed hearing aids.
- Supports expanding health coverage to all residents regardless of immigration status.

The 2026 legislative package includes bills focused on strengthening government accountability and transparency, including a bill ensuring that courts cannot deny class-action certification solely because a government agency is involved and another requiring greater transparency around emergency and exempted state contracts. “Good governance means complete honesty and transparency about how taxpayer money is being spent as well as accountability for those awarded positions of power,” said Assemblywoman Solages. “This way, we can remain sure that state agencies and government entities are making decisions that serve the common interests of those who give them their authority: New York State residents.”

Calls for transparency in state spending and accountability for government entities and officials.

- Calls for transparency in state spending and accountability for government entities and officials.

Assemblywoman Solages said, “This legislation creates a valuable new tool to help stop the proliferation of gun violence in New York. Law enforcement and financial institutions must be able to swiftly identify suspicious purchasing patterns, particularly when it involves firearms or ammunition. Enhancing recognition of these dangerous trends empowers law enforcement to act decisively to prevent future tragedies.” The legislation requires unique merchant codes for firearm and ammunition purchases so financial institutions can monitor and flag suspicious purchasing patterns.

Michaelle C. Solages - Assembly District 22 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly (Solages, Myrie Bill Requiring Financial Institutions to Create Separate Merchant Codes for Firearm Sales Signed into Law)

The measure would require pistols sold in New York to be designed so they cannot be easily converted into fully automatic weapons using illegal "Glock switches." Additionally, it would mandate that new 3D printers sold in the state include technology to block the printing of firearms, their components, and illegal accessories. Assemblymember Michaelle Solages said: “Technology is moving very quickly and our laws need to keep pace. All of us are talking about AI and computers, but we also have to talk about this in regards to gun violence. We know that machine guns and conversion devices are already illegal, but law enforcement alone cannot solve the problem. This has to be done through the manufacturer, and we need to hold them accountable...We cannot wait for the bar to cross us. We have to meet the moment.”

Assemblymember Michaelle Solages Leads Call as New York Advocates Flood State Capitol for Advocacy Day, Urging Lawmakers to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns and Set Safety Standards for 3D Printers

Supports requiring distinct merchant codes for firearm and ammunition sales to help identify suspicious purchase patterns.

Calls for manufacturers to prevent handgun conversion to automatic weapons and for safeguards blocking 3D printing of firearms and illegal accessories.

- Supports requiring distinct merchant codes for firearm and ammunition sales to help identify suspicious purchase patterns.
- Calls for manufacturers to prevent handgun conversion to automatic weapons and for safeguards blocking 3D printing of firearms and illegal accessories.

Michaelle has supported efforts to expand TAP eligibility to part-time students, raised the maximum income threshold, and increased the minimum TAP award from $500 to $1,000.

“I am proud to stand with Attorney General Letitia James and our legislative sponsors in passing the 'Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act' and the Child Data Privacy Act,” said Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Chairwoman of the New York State Black Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus. “These landmark laws affirm our unwavering commitment to protecting and supporting our children, especially those in marginalized communities. We will continue to implement stronger technology protections against addictive content and ensure a safer digital future for our children.” The bills prohibit online sites from collecting and sharing children’s personal data and limit addictive social-media features.

Advocates for public education emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math and expanded after-school programs.

Supported expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility and awards, including eligibility for part-time students.

Wants to study school-aid funding for after-school programs and establish universal pre-kindergarten on Long Island.

Supported laws restricting addictive social-media features for children and the collection and sharing of children's data.

- Advocates for public education emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math and expanded after-school programs.
- Supported expanding Tuition Assistance Program eligibility and awards, including eligibility for part-time students.
- Wants to study school-aid funding for after-school programs and establish universal pre-kindergarten on Long Island.
- Supported laws restricting addictive social-media features for children and the collection and sharing of children's data.

Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, Assembly sponsor of A7636C/S7297C, said: “The Homeowner Protection Program has provided vital assistance to Long Island homeowners, allowing thousands to stay in their homes and hold onto their most valuable asset. Making HOPP permanent would allow these funds to be appropriated each year, giving homeowners, legal service organizations, and homeowner retention counselors the stability necessary to access and provide these services free of charge.” HOPP funds legal services during foreclosure proceedings and litigation challenging predatory lending, housing discrimination, and scams, plus homeowner retention counseling, loan modification assistance, and loss mitigation assistance.

Sponsored legislation making the Homeowner Protection Program permanent and providing foreclosure-related legal services and homeowner-retention counseling.

- Sponsored legislation making the Homeowner Protection Program permanent and providing foreclosure-related legal services and homeowner-retention counseling.

Edward Krutsch

Buket Urgen

Robert G. Inzerillo

- Your assembly member is involved in the legislative process at the state level as part of the New York State Assembly, which consists of 150 members and serves as the lower house of the New York State Legislature.  
- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your assembly member can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  

Your representative and state lawmaker in the New York State Assembly.