Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce for hosting its Military Appreciation Event on June 9, 2025, in Albany. It formally recognizes the Chamber's work highlighting military installations like the 109th Airlift Wing, Watervliet Arsenal, and Navy Reserve Center, which support regional and national security. The resolution will be sent to the Chamber, military units, and local officials as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It has no policy or funding impact, solely expressing legislative recognition.

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.

Authorizes the use of an electronic signature by a person granted a power of attorney by a taxpayer with respect to documents submitted to the New York state department of taxation and finance and the New York city department of finance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) mourning the death of Mario H. Villa, a 102-year-old World War II veteran (Bronze Star recipient), former two-term mayor of Amsterdam, New York (1980-1987, 1990-1995), and longtime community leader. The resolution formally recognizes his service to the country, city, and community, and extends condolences to his family. It was introduced and adopted on June 4, 2025, with no substantive policy changes. The resolution serves only to honor his legacy and express legislative sympathy.

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.

Enacts the "rate hike notice act" which requires utilities in the state of New York to provide notice of a proposed rate hike to a customer via text, email and via such customer's monthly billing statement.

Permits the rendering of an estimated bill from a utility corporation or municipality under certain circumstances; requires each utility corporation and municipality within six months to submit to the commission a model for the calculation of and procedures for estimated bills that incorporates best practices and technology and accounts for any barriers to the use of actual meter readings.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes the 29th Annual Capital Region Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome, scheduled for September 28, 2025, in Schenectady's Central Park. The resolution expresses legislative support for this event, which raises funds to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families through local resources and services. It has no effect on laws, funding, or regulations - it solely serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the community event and its purpose.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines "consumer debt" as any obligation for personal, family, or household expenses (including medical debt), excluding real estate-secured debt and rent arrears. It updates court procedures to use "consumer debt" instead of "consumer credit transaction," requiring summons to display this term in both Spanish and English and setting a 3-year filing limit for such cases. The bill also clarifies venue rules for lawsuits and adjusts filing fees for consumer debt actions. These changes standardize legal terminology and processes across New York courts for debt-related cases involving individuals.