Asm. Steve Stern

Maddy summaryBill A 1135 requires that any American flag or New York state flag sold within New York State must be 100% manufactured in the United States using materials grown, produced, or made entirely within the U.S. This law directly affects retailers and sellers of these specific flags in New York. The key provision mandates that all materials and manufacturing processes for the flags must originate domestically, with no foreign components permitted. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Requires the office of victim assistance to notify crime victims of the availability of victim support services by providing such victims with a written notice of the availability of statewide programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts community colleges from paying the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax. It amends tax law to explicitly include community colleges in the list of educational institutions already exempt from this tax, alongside public schools, libraries, and other educational entities. The change directly affects community colleges by removing this specific tax burden from their operations. The bill makes a clear, concrete policy adjustment without altering broader tax structures or creating new requirements.

Relates to sex offender registration and residency restrictions; sets limitations on the distance sex offenders may be required to live apart from certain areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 13 as "K9 Veterans Day" in New York State, adding it to the official list of commemorative days in the executive law. It formally recognizes the service of K9 units and their handlers without creating new programs, funding, or policy changes. The designation applies annually and aligns with other state-recognized observances.

Establishes masked harassment when a person wears a mask or other face covering that intentionally hides or conceals their face for the primary purpose of menacing or threatening another person or placing another person or group of persons in reasonable fear for their physical safety.

Relates to defining "critical violations" of applicable statutes and regulations by child care providers licensed or registered by the office of children and family services; the imposition of sanctions and penalties for such violations by the office of children and family services; and processes for administrative appeal of such sanctions and penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State law to formally designate Diwali (specifically the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik, also called Lakshmi Puja or the Hindu festival of lights) as a public holiday. It adds Diwali to the existing list of state-recognized public holidays, which currently includes dates like New Year's Day and Independence Day. As a public holiday, Diwali would require state offices and government operations to close, similar to other designated days. The change would take effect January 1, 2026, following the bill's enactment. This affects state employees and government services, aligning Diwali with other established public holidays.

Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to the extent of three academic credits per year, and 6 credits in the aggregate; provides that no fee, tuition or other charge shall be assessed against a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who qualifies for such credit; directs the board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York to adopt necessary procedures.

Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding; authorizes the department to compile and make publicly available guidance and reference material related to consideration of complete street design.