Asm. Kwani O'Pharrow

Amends the real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty to permit continuation of such exemption for volunteer members with service between two and five years.

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Requires the department of health to publish a report on the incidence of tick-borne illnesses annually on the department's website; requires the department to submit an annual report to the governor and the leaders of the legislature; requires the superintendent of financial services to review the status of health insurance coverage for the treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne related diseases and to submit a report to the governor and the leaders of the legislature.

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to designate May 22, 2025, as Maritime Day in New York, aligning with National Maritime Day. It honors the historical contributions of the U.S. Merchant Mariners, including their role in the 1819 Savannah steamship voyage and WWII service, and recognizes the maritime industry's ongoing economic impact on New York. The resolution has no binding effect and does not create new policies or directly affect any individuals or entities. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge maritime heritage and industry contributions.

Permits the state board of elections to join certain multistate voter list maintenance organizations and provide such organizations with certain voter information; requires the state to join a multistate voter list maintenance organization on or before July 31, 2026.

Authorizes the state university of New York at Farmingdale to lease 9.26 acres of underutilized lands to the Farmingdale state development corporation for the purpose of multi-purpose facilities to support housing needs and supporting amenities.

Requires public-facing websites operated by political committees to contain "paid for by" language; adds such public-facing websites to the list of political communications that qualify as independent expenditures.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill) requesting Governor Hochul to officially designate March 25, 2025, as "Medal of Honor Day" in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It urges all New Yorkers to display the U.S. flag on that date to honor Medal of Honor recipients. The resolution references New York's connection to 672 Medal of Honor recipients, including local heroes like Jason Dunham and Michael Murphy. As a procedural measure, it has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Relates to the commissioner of corrections and community supervision's heat mitigation plan for correctional facilities; provides findings regarding permanent cooling solutions shall be included.