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David Weprin
Democratic PartySTH · NY · District 24
New York State Assembly District 24
STH · NY · District 24
New York State Assembly District 24
SUNY at Albany—Political Science degree, cum laude; Hofstra University—law degree
Data last updated 10/21/2026
David Weprin has represented New York State Assembly District 24 in Queens since winning a special election on February 9, 2010. Before joining the Assembly, he served as Deputy Superintendent of Banks and Secretary of the Banking Board for New York State from 1983 to 1987, worked in leadership roles in the private financial-services sector, and was elected to the New York City Council in 2001, where he chaired the Council’s Finance Committee.
Committee Assignments: Chair, Committee on Insurance · Member, Committee on Banks · Member, Committee on Codes · Member, Committee on Judiciary · Member, Committee on Ways and Means · Member, Asian Pacific American Task Force · Member, Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus · Member, Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force
David Weprin's healthcare record centers on expanding insurance/Medicaid coverage, regulating insurers and pharmacy benefit managers, and reducing administrative barriers such as prior authorization. A 2026 voter-guide profile also reports that he supports single-payer health care while allowing people to keep existing quality insurance plans.
David Weprin’s Economy & Jobs record emphasizes small-business relief, job creation incentives, infrastructure investment, and worker protections. As the Democratic Assembly member for New York Assembly District 24, he has sponsored or co-sponsored measures affecting small businesses, wages, and employment mobility.
David Weprin supports pro-immigrant policies, including oversight of ICE detention in New York, limits on state/local participation in immigration enforcement, driver’s-license access for undocumented New Yorkers, and opposition to restrictive federal public-charge rules. As the Democratic Assemblymember for New York State Assembly District 24, he has sponsored or co-sponsored multiple immigration-related measures.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Weprin supported the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, saying it would improve road safety and allow undocumented immigrants to support their families and remain productive members of society.
SourceDavid Weprin, Democratic Assembly Member for New York Assembly District 24, has supported climate and clean-energy legislation primarily as a co-sponsor, including measures for 100% clean energy, climate-investment funding, corporate emissions disclosure, and utility regulation aligned with state climate targets. His record also includes opposition to congestion pricing in public statements, but the clearest Climate & Energy bill actions found are pro-climate co-sponsorships in the Assembly.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Issued a statement opposing congestion pricing after Federal Highway Administration approval, criticizing the policy affecting vehicles entering Manhattan’s central business district.
SourceDavid Weprin says he is committed to ensuring children receive a quality education, and his 2025-2026 education record emphasizes school access, safe school climates, student supports, and accommodation of religious observance in public higher education.
David Weprin, the Democratic Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 24, supports public-safety measures that both invest in community-based responses such as community policing/social workers and strengthen criminal penalties or protections for transit riders, police, auxiliary police, and correction officers. His recent public-safety legislative record includes sponsoring bills to expand assault protections and require protective equipment for police vehicles.
New York State Assembly biography
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New York State Assembly committee membership
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New York State Assembly
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Transparency USA
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Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts 2024 Assembly Scorecard
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New York League of Conservation Voters 2025 State Scorecard
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New York League of Conservation Voters 2017 State Scorecard
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Environmental Advocates NY 2021 State Scorecard
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New York State Assembly member sponsor page
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Branch voter guide profile for David I. Weprin
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New York State Senate Open Legislation - A1718
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New York State Senate Open Legislation - A1722
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New York State Senate Open Legislation - A3789
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New York State Senate Open Legislation - A4262
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New York State Senate Open Legislation - A6586
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New York State Assembly biography
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New York State Assembly member newsletter
https://www.nyassembly.gov/member_files/024/20110419/Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1723Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/David-I-Weprin/story/87980Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5686Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A278Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly
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New York State Assembly member biography
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New York State Assembly sponsored legislation page
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/David-I-Weprin/sponsor/Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly bill search
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New York State Assembly bill search
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New York State Assembly bill search
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New York State Assembly bill search
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New York State Assembly member statement
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New York State Assembly member page
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NY State Senate Open Legislation - A285
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NY State Senate Open Legislation - A250
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NY State Senate Open Legislation - A78A
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NY State Senate Open Legislation - A3185
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NY State Senate Open Legislation - A6470
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Branch candidate profile
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New York State Assembly member profile
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New York State Assembly sponsored legislation list
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New York State Senate Open Legislation A1512
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New York State Senate Open Legislation A1681
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New York State Senate Open Legislation A1742
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New York State Senate Open Legislation A3766
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New York State Senate Open Legislation A3787
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