Josh Jensen (politician)

Josh Jensen (born November 3, 1988) is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 134th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Jensen was born in Rochester, New York, and graduated from Hilton High School in the suburb of Hilton. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from Niagara University.^[1]

He has also volunteered with the Hilton Education Foundation and Rochester area chapter of the National Fallen Firefighters.

In 2008, Jensen worked as an intern in the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives. He was later a special assistant in the New York State Senate. In 2010, Jensen joined the staff of State Senator Joseph Robach, serving as his public policy advisor, director of community affairs, director of public affairs, and director of communications.^[2] In 2019 and 2020, he was the director of communications for the Monroe Community Hospital. He later served as a member of the Greece, New York Town Board, representing the town's third ward.^[3]

He was elected to the New York State Assembly in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.^[4] He represents the 134th Assembly district, which includes the towns of Greece, Ogden, and Parma and the villages of Spencerport and Hilton in Monroe County.

In 2023, Jensen was named Ranking Member of the New York State Assembly Committee on Health, the highest position in a committee that can be held by a minority party member.^[5]

On May 9, 2022, Jensen sponsored legislation titled the "Everyone Can Play" bill.^[6] The bill would create a state grant to aid local municipalities with the installation and upgrading of playgrounds to be more handicap-accessible.^[7]

In February of 2023, Jensen introduced and sponsored legislation that would institute financial literacy requirements for public and private schools within the state of New York. The bill primarily focuses on educating students about credit, debt, loans, and financial saving and planning.^[8] In April, the bill failed a procedural vote in the New York State Assembly Education Committee that would have brought it to a vote in the Assembly. Jensen said in a statement after the bill was stalled in 2023 that "It is disappointing that when given that chance to increase the financial literacy of New York’s high schoolers...some of my colleagues on the Education Committee chose to put partisan politics ahead of common-sense".^[9] The bill has sense been reintroduced for the 2025-2026 legislative session.^[10]

In 2024, Jensen was named in City & State Magazines Health Care Power 100 list for his accomplishments as the top ranking Republican on the New York State Assembly Health Committee. He was recognized for his support of creating new interstate licensing agreements to boost the number of nurses in New York, and for his support of early intervention services for children.^[11]

In October of 2025, Jensen was named in City & State Magazines 40 under 40 Rising Stars of New York. The list highlights individuals under 40 years old who have achieved tremendous accomplishments at a young age. Jensen was highlighted primarily for his work as a Republican who continuously is improve healthcare policy in Albany. City & State Magazine specifically mentions the Assemblyman's bi-partisan approach to deal making, and his good working relationship with Democratic Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin. Jensen was quoted as saying "When people need help, they need help ... Whether or not they’re a Democrat or Republican doesn’t matter – when somebody needs help, they need help.”^[12]

As of August 2025, Jensen serves on the following committees in the New York State Assembly:^[13]

• Health (as Ranking Member)
• Corporations, Authorities & Commissions
• Children & Families
• Insurance
• Rules