Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Relates to the disclosure of automated employment decision-making tools; requires the office of information technology services to maintain an artificial intelligence inventory; provides that the use of artificial intelligence systems shall not affect the existing rights of employees pursuant to an existing collective bargaining agreement, or the existing representational relationships among employee organizations or the bargaining relationships between the employer and an employee organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.

Relates to claims for mental injury premised upon extraordinary work-related stress incurred at work, including claims for post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder or major depressive disorder resulting from work-related stress when demonstrated that such disorder arose out of extraordinary work-related stress attributable to a distinct work-related event or events directly related to the employment and occurring during the performance of the employee's job duties; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding Assembly Resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups - it simply asks the Governor to formally recognize the week, aligning with National Engineers Week. The resolution cites engineers' roles in public safety, infrastructure, clean water, and environmental protection as reasons for the recognition. It was adopted by the Assembly on February 4, 2025, and will be sent to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic legislative resolution (not a law) honoring Roslyn Warlik, a Rotterdam, New York community leader who died on October 27, 2024. The resolution formally recognizes her life work - including service as a public employee, president of the High Bridge Civic Association, and leadership in local Democratic committees - and her dedication to community welfare. It directs the legislative body to pause in its proceedings to mourn her death and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to her family. The bill has no policy impact or affected population beyond this ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 59), not a policy bill. It honors the late Judge Guido Alfonso Loyola, a Schenectady City Court Judge who served for 30 years until 2019 and was the first to serve in all three branches of Schenectady's government. The resolution recognizes his 36 years of community service, his dedication to performing weddings in court, and his legacy. It includes no policy changes or direct effects on people or programs - it solely serves to memorialize his life and send a copy to his family.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution, not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally expresses the New York State Assembly's condolences upon the death of Frederick L. Simpson, a Vietnam veteran (Bronze Star recipient), family man, and community member from Amsterdam, New York. The resolution honors his life, service, and legacy, and directs the Assembly to transmit a copy of the resolution to his surviving family. No policy changes or direct effects on constituents are involved.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring William G. Manikas for his lifetime of service. It recognizes his achievements as a basketball player (including Syracuse University and NBA recruitment), his U.S. Army service during the Korean War, his leadership with the U.S. Men's Basketball Team in Japan, his 38-year career in education (including school district mergers), and his community involvement. The resolution formally praises his "exemplary achievement and service" and directs that a copy be presented to him. As a purely commemorative measure, it does not create any policy changes or affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution, not a substantive bill. It honors Jean Eleanor Frisbee, a Delanson, New York, community member who died at age 85 in July 2024. The resolution formally expresses the legislative body's condolences to her family and community, noting her 30+ years of service as an Election Inspector, Town Board member, and volunteer with local organizations. It concludes by directing that a copy be sent to her family.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York state-owned parking facilities with at least 50 spaces to install electric vehicle charging stations in a percentage of spots ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on the facility's total size. The Office of General Services is tasked with installing and maintaining these stations, which must meet specific electrical capacity standards, and is authorized to hire licensed electricians if upgrades to the power system are needed. The law applies to public, employee, and pay-per-use parking areas and would have taken effect on April 1 of the following year. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor in December 2024 and subsequently tabled, meaning it did not become law.