Asm. Tommy John Schiavoni

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring responders to a March 2025 brush fire in Suffolk County. It recognizes volunteer firefighters, the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing, and state agencies (including DEC, State Police, and National Guard) for their work containing a 400-600 acre fire that required 600+ volunteers and 88 water drops by helicopters. The resolution expresses legislative gratitude for their efforts in preventing further spread during a declared state of emergency. It does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution formally congratulates Peconic Landing, a senior living community in the North Fork, on winning the 2024 Pinnacle Award for Best in Wellness in Senior Living Communities from the International Council on Active Aging. The resolution highlights the community's innovative wellness programs, focus on resident engagement, and strong community connections that earned the award. It resolves to send a copy of the resolution to Peconic Landing as a formal expression of legislative recognition. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.

Establishes eligibility for a tax exemption on real property for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads in certain municipalities; repeals a section of law relating to the eligibility of enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue for a tax exemption on real property.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in New York State. It aims to increase public awareness about Turner Syndrome, a genetic condition affecting approximately 5,000 women in New York, which can cause serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and learning disabilities if undiagnosed. The resolution highlights that early detection is critical for better health outcomes, as many individuals with the condition go undiagnosed until age 15. This symbolic measure does not create new laws or funding but seeks to align with National Turner Syndrome Awareness Month to improve community education.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Southampton (with a 2020 census population between 69,000 and 69,500) to create a homestead property tax exemption for residents. It allows eligible homeowners to reduce their local property tax bill by up to $50,000 in assessed value, using the same eligibility rules as the existing STAR school tax relief program. The exemption requires property owners to apply annually through a town-assessor process. It does not change tax rates but provides a targeted break for qualifying homeowners in this specific town.

Provides eligibility for a property tax exemption for enrolled members of a volunteer ocean rescue squad in certain municipalities upon the adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution.