Asm. Tommy John Schiavoni

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3536) requires GPS navigation systems sold or used in New York State to display the legal clearance height of bridges and overpasses along proposed routes. It directly affects navigation system manufacturers and sellers by mandating they provide this specific clearance data - defined as the height marked on highway signs under existing traffic law - when generating routes. The key provision states systems must include this information unless they provide clear user instructions about vehicle height restrictions and the driver’s responsibility to comply. This aims to prevent accidents involving low-clearance structures by ensuring navigation tools reflect official highway signage. The bill does not alter traffic laws but requires navigation technology to align with current clearance signage standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare April 4-12, 2026, as Robotics Week in the state. The measure aims to highlight the importance of robotics education for K-12 students and aligns with the national observance of the same period. By issuing this proclamation, the legislature intends to encourage schools and communities to participate in robotics events and competitions that foster STEM skills. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of the value of robotics in education and workforce development.

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.

Maddy summaryBill A 7467 expands the legal definitions of "sewage" and "sewerage system" for specific water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities. It explicitly includes "stormwater" within these definitions, meaning these authorities will legally manage stormwater as part of their waste and collection systems. The bill also defines "stormwater" as unabsorbed flow from rain or meltwater on the ground or other surfaces. This aims to clarify the responsibilities of these authorities for the collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal of stormwater.

Maddy summaryThis bill would grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the Village of Sag Harbor in Suffolk County under New York State law. It amends the Criminal Procedure Law to specifically include these officers in the definition of peace officers, allowing them to perform related duties. However, it explicitly states they cannot carry or possess firearms without a separate license under the Penal Law. The bill is currently pending referral to the Codes committee and would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's correction law to standardize how courts determine sex offender registration levels and classifications. It requires courts to use specific risk assessment tools to decide if a sex offender (released on probation, conditional discharge, or with a fine) must register long-term, be classified as a sexual predator/violent offender, or receive higher community notification. The process includes mandatory hearings where the district attorney must prove classifications with clear evidence, offenders can present evidence, and courts must provide written notices explaining the classification's impact on registration duration and public disclosure. The bill also ensures confidentiality for board recommendations and guarantees legal representation for financially unable offenders.

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Trevor Fitzgerald on receiving the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts organization. It specifically recognizes Fitzgerald, a junior at Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr./Sr. High School, for completing the requirements for this achievement, which includes leading a community service project. The resolution notes that his project involved building reusable walls for a local charity's tree auction and expresses pride in his dedication to leadership and community service. No new laws or policies are created by this measure; it simply serves to formally acknowledge the individual's accomplishment and transmit a copy of the resolution to him.

Provides that charter school applicants shall first apply to the community district education council or the board of education of the school district for approval for renewal of a charter within a certain amount of time and public hearings shall be conducted on such proposed application.