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New York State Assembly District 99
SUNY New Paltz—Master's degree
Data last updated 10/21/2026
Christopher William Eachus taught high school Advanced Placement physics, math and Earth Science for 40 years in the Hudson Valley, retiring from Newburgh Free Academy in 2015. He was elected as an Orange County Legislator in 2006 and served for 12 years, and he has also been active with the Sons of the American Legion, veterans assistance efforts, scouting and local civic organizations.
Committee Assignments: Committee on Aging · Committee on Higher Education · Committee on Mental Health · Committee on Transportation · Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force
Christopher Eachus says health and mental health accessibility is a human right and that New York should support, not cut, funding for health and mental health programs. As an incumbent Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 99, his healthcare-related record includes sponsoring bills on mental health residential care, mobile crisis reimbursement, nursing workforce support, disability-related tax relief, and PTSD benefits for emergency responders.
Christopher Eachus's economy-and-jobs record emphasizes protecting public-sector jobs, lowering tax burdens tied to regional transportation funding, and strengthening worker compensation rights. As a sitting New York Assembly member for District 99, his relevant actions include prime-sponsoring bills on hiring-freeze outsourcing, MTA-related payroll taxes, and payout of unused paid leave.
Christopher Eachus has supported immigration-related measures that expand protections and assistance for immigrants, including voting for a 2026 budget bill with provisions restricting state and local participation in immigration enforcement and protecting school access regardless of immigration status. He also co-sponsored legislation to create an unemployment bridge program available regardless of citizenship or immigration status and for some people released from immigration detention.
Christopher Eachus supports several Climate & Energy measures focused on emissions reduction, public power, and EV-related safety, including anti-idling legislation and the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act. He has also proposed slowing New York's zero-emission school-bus transition by extending compliance deadlines for school districts.
Specific Actions & Proposals
NYLCV Gives Green listed Christopher Eachus of Assembly District 99 among its 2026 endorsed State Assembly candidates, citing its mission to elect environmental leaders who will fight climate change, conserve land and water, and protect public health.
SourceChristopher Eachus, Democratic Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 99, frames education as a core priority based on his 40-year teaching career and supports increased public education funding, universal free school meals, universal pre-K, SUNY affordability, evidence-based reading instruction, school safety, and expanded advanced coursework access.
Christopher Eachus, Democratic Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 99, has emphasized public safety through school active-shooter preparedness, firearm-related bail eligibility, access to self-defense spray devices, emergency responder benefits, and fire-safety rules for lithium-ion battery premises. His record shows a mix of crime-prevention, victim/community safety, first-responder support, and consumer fire-safety proposals.
New York State Assembly - Biography
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New York State Assembly - Committee Membership
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New York State Assembly - Newsroom
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Transparency USA
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New York State Board of Elections Results
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Blue Voter Guide
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New York State United Teachers
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New York League of Conservation Voters
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New York State Assembly - Chris Eachus Sponsored Legislation
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New York State Assembly - A03253
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New York State Assembly - A03364
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New York State Assembly - A07966
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New York State Assembly - A03232
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New York State Assembly - A04673
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New York State Assembly member profile
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New York State Assembly sponsored legislation page
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New York State Assembly NY A03242 summary
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New York State Assembly Member Directory - Chris Eachus
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New York State Assembly - S09005 Floor Votes
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New York State Senate Open Legislation - A3582
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New York State Assembly - Chris Eachus sponsored legislation
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New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green
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New York State Assembly member page for Chris Eachus
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New York State Assembly sponsored legislation for Chris Eachus
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New York State Assembly press release on education budget priorities
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New York State Assembly press release on State of the State education proposals
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New York State Senate legislation page for A246
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New York State Senate legislation page for A233
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New York State Senate legislation page for A1822
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New York State Senate legislation page for A1842
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New York State Senate legislation page for A3108
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New York State Assembly member profile for Chris Eachus
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New York State Assembly sponsored legislation list for Chris Eachus
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LegiScan NY A01838 roll call
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New York State Senate NY A11362
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