Harry B. Bronson
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 138th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; attorney
Harry Bronson was first elected to the Assembly in November 2010 and chairs the Assembly Labor Committee. His district includes parts of Rochester and the towns of Henrietta, Chili and Riga; he grew up on a rural family farm with 11 siblings.
Documented positions
Public safety
Secured $2 million for Rochester's non-police crisis team.In office
ReportAssemblymember Harry Bronson and Senator Samra Brouk Announce $2 Million for Daniel’s Law Pilot in RochesterPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 18, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“The City of Rochester will receive $2 million to continue funding the city’s Person In Crisis (PIC) team.”
Economy & jobs
Supports minimum wage increases indexed to inflation.In office
ReportAssembly Labor Chair Harry Bronson: Minimum Wage Will Increase to $16.00 Per Hour in New York State on January 1Public statement · New York State Assembly · Dec 22, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“Meaningful increases in minimum wage are investments in making New York more affordable for workers.”
Sponsored law letting the state board hear private labor disputes.In office
The NLRB Trigger law lets New York's Public Employment Relations Board step in when the federal labor board does not act.
ReportAssemblymember Harry Bronson Hosts Press Conference to Respond to President Trump’s Attack on Workers with New Law Signed by Governor Hochul to Establish Stronger Labor Protections in New York StatePublic statement · New York State Assembly · Sep 9, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“has the authority to assert jurisdiction over disputes between employers and recognized employee organizations”
Health & human services
Sponsored Shield Law 2.0 protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care.In office
ReportAssemblymember Harry Bronson’s Shield Law 2.0 Signed into Law, Enhancing Protections for Reproductive Healthcare and Gender Affirming Care in New YorkPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Dec 22, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“expands upon 2023’s Trans Safe Haven Act by closing loopholes to prevent out-of-state overreach”
All sources (7)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Certification of Candidates for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 General Election (amended as of 9/11/26)
Election filing · Monroe County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · monroecounty.gov
- Biography: Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblymember Harry Bronson’s Shield Law 2.0 Signed into Law, Enhancing Protections for Reproductive Healthcare and Gender Affirming Care in New York
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Dec 22, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Assembly Labor Chair Harry Bronson: Minimum Wage Will Increase to $16.00 Per Hour in New York State on January 1
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Dec 22, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblymember Harry Bronson Hosts Press Conference to Respond to President Trump’s Attack on Workers with New Law Signed by Governor Hochul to Establish Stronger Labor Protections in New York State
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Sep 9, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblymember Harry Bronson and Senator Samra Brouk Announce $2 Million for Daniel’s Law Pilot in Rochester
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 18, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
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