Asm. John McDonald

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits operating, promoting, or supporting online sweepstakes games in New York that simulate casino-style gaming (like slot machines or poker) and allow players to exchange points for cash. It directly affects game operators, licensed gaming entities, financial institutions, payment processors, and media affiliates that facilitate these activities. Key provisions require the state gaming commission or attorney general to deny licenses or enforce penalties, including fines of $10,000-$100,000 per violation, with fines funding problem gambling education. Enforcement includes investigations, cease-and-desist orders, and hearings by state authorities.

Requires the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident leave policy requiring critical incident paid leave for any members directly involved in a critical incident; prohibits such superintendent from taking any punitive administrative action against any member of the division of state police granted critical incident leave solely on the basis of the provision of such leave.

Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; 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.

Directs counties, in coordination with their regional emergency medical services councils, to develop and maintain comprehensive county emergency medical system plans that provide for coordinated emergency medical systems within such counties.

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Authorizes practitioners in institutional dispensers to dispense controlled substances as emergency treatment for use off the premises of the institutional dispenser; authorizes practitioners to dispense controlled substances for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment to an addict or habitual user.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 792, adopted by the New York State Assembly on June 12, 2025, requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2025 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Epilepsy Awareness Month. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about epilepsy, a condition affecting approximately 470,000 children and 3 million adults in the U.S. The resolution cites statistics on epilepsy's prevalence and impact to support its call for increased recognition. It serves as a formal legislative effort to encourage broader community engagement and education around epilepsy.

Provides for certain victim statements to be taken at their workplace instead of the police department where such workplace was the scene of the crime and is a hospital, emergency medical facility, nursing home or residential health care facility.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal's completion in 1825. It recognizes the canal's historical significance as a transformative engineering project that boosted New York's economy, trade, and settlement. The resolution directs the legislature to formally acknowledge this milestone and send a copy to the Little Falls Historical Society and Museum for their records. It has no direct impact on policy or affected parties, serving solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the Town of Waterford for hosting the 26th Annual Tugboat Roundup (September 5-7, 2025), a celebration of the region's maritime heritage and waterway history. It formally recognizes the event's role in honoring tugboats' historical significance, Waterford's connection to the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, and its status as the oldest continuously incorporated village in the U.S. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legislative effect or policy changes - it serves solely as an official acknowledgment of community cultural events.