Requires the report on statewide opioid settlements include the amount of funds that have been spent and requires the public be provided information on how much funds have been spent.
Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in New York State. It seeks to raise public awareness about rare diseases - impacting approximately 1 in 10 New Yorkers and affecting 25-30 million Americans - with over 95% lacking FDA-approved treatments. The resolution aligns with national observances and highlights the need for better diagnosis, research, and support for those affected. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding but encourages state-level recognition of this health issue.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill), requesting Governor Hochul to issue a formal proclamation designating February 2026 as American Heart Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; it solely asks the Governor to recognize the observance, aligning with national American Heart Month efforts. The resolution cites heart disease statistics and prevention efforts but does not mandate any actions for residents, healthcare providers, or state agencies. Its purpose is purely symbolic awareness-raising, with no direct policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's public health law to replace the term "addict" with "person with substance use disorder" in provisions related to prescribing controlled substances for treatment. It specifically updates language in Section 3351 regarding practitioners prescribing medications for maintenance or detoxification treatment. The change affects how the law refers to individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment, using more person-centered language. This is a terminology update only, with no change to treatment eligibility or medical protocols.
Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; prohibits the sale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans; imposes a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for the sale or provision of kratom to any person under the age of twenty-one; repeals certain provisions relating thereto; repeals certain provisions requiring a study on kratom; relates to the effectiveness of a chapter of the laws of 2025 relating to prohibiting the sale of kratom to persons under the age of 21.
Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.
Increases tax credits for donations to food pantries made by farmers by increasing the allowable percentage of the fair market value of such donations and increasing the maximum amount of such credit.
Eliminates the withholding of state aid as an enforcement mechanism for court facility compliance; establishes an appeal process for proposed court facility plans; establishes a court facilities review panel to review the scope, reasonableness, feasibility, and proportionality of such plans.
Requires legislative approval for any change in the state agency or agency subdivision which has management and control, including but not limited to management and control over its maintenance and oversight, of any portion of the barge canal.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to allow the legislature to adjust the number of justices on the supreme court in any judicial district. It sets a population-based limit: the number of justices cannot exceed one per 50,000 residents (or any fraction over 30,000) based on the latest census. The legislature may also reduce justices, but not below the current number in any district. The proposed change requires voter approval in the 2026 general election.
