Protects veterans from fraud and unaccredited representatives; institutes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violation; establishes the class A misdemeanor crime of unaccredited representation of a veteran; establishes a veterans' services fund.
Relates to authorizing and regulating the use of electronic bell jar vending machines; requires responsible placement and operation of electronic bell jar vending machines; allows for geographic considerations for such machine placement.
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) requesting Governor Hochul to designate November 2025 as Alpha-1 Awareness Month in New York State. It directly aims to increase public awareness of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic condition causing lung and liver disease. The resolution has no legal effect but seeks to support awareness efforts for affected residents and the Alpha-1 Foundation's work.
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.
Relates to age and service eligibility requirements for ordinary retirement for members of the unified court system; restores 55/30 for all members; reduces the retirement age from 63 to 62.
Permits an eligible retirement system member to receive, in lieu of an ordinary death benefit, a death benefit such member would otherwise be entitled to receive provided such member is a state-paid judge or justice of the unified court system or a housing judge of the civil court of the city of New York.
Protects certain employees from a reduction of wages due to their involvement in the investigation of a violation of a workplace violence protection program.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew homeowners' or renters' insurance policies, canceling policies, charging higher premiums, or limiting coverage solely because a policyholder owns a specific dog breed or mix of breeds. It directly affects homeowners and renters who might have faced discrimination based on their dog's breed. The key provision requires insurers to base coverage decisions on standard risk factors, not breed alone, for policies defined under New York's insurance law. The law applies to all policies issued or renewed after its effective date.
Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim September 7-13, 2025, as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in New York. It recognizes direct support professionals (DSPs) who provide daily assistance - such as help with meals, medications, bathing, and community activities - to individuals with disabilities, enabling their independent living and community integration. The resolution highlights DSPs' role in supporting people with developmental disabilities through trusted, person-centered care. As a non-binding memorialization, it does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges this workforce's contributions.
