Michael Benedetto (born June 2, 1947) is a Member of the New York State Assembly representing the 82nd Assembly District, which covers the Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Westchester Square, City Island, Country Club, and Pelham Bay sections of the East Bronx.

[2] Two years later, Benedetto ran against Republican State Senator John D. Calandra and lost by 1,121 votes.

The proposed law is named the John Mackey Youth Football Protection Act after the former NFL star who developed dementia.

[14][15] He has also sponsored a bill that would require youth baseball players to wear helmets with chin straps.

[17] In 2022, Benedetto negotiated with fellow legislators to pass bills extending Mayoral control of schools and reducing class sizes in New York City.

[20] New York Focus reported that Benedetto received support from Solidarity PAC, a Pro-Israel group that "resembles" AIPAC.