Asm. Matt Simpson

Relates to standards relating to hydrofluorocarbon substances; provides that any rules or regulations relating to hydrofluorocarbon substances established or implemented by the department of environmental conservation shall conform with, and shall not exceed, any applicable rules or regulations set forth in 40 C.F.R. Part 84, as in effect on October first, two thousand twenty-five.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) honoring John Neggia, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and last surviving member of his VFW Post 5802. The New York State Assembly formally recognizes his 100th birthday and his service, including his time in the 76th Infantry Division during WWII. The resolution resolves to send him a copy of the congratulatory document. It has no legislative effect beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (not a law) honoring Pamela Vogel, a Glens Falls, New York public servant who died on October 13, 2025. The resolution formally mourns her death, recognizing her 48 years of public service as Warren County Records Technician, County Historian, and County Clerk, plus her community business "Mailings Made Easy." It does not create new policies or affect any laws, but rather serves as a symbolic tribute to her life and legacy. The resolution was adopted by the New York State Assembly on January 20, 2026, and a copy will be sent to her family.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 855) honoring Noel Henry Merrihew III, a longtime Elizabethtown, New York, community leader who served as Town Supervisor for 20 years. The resolution commemorates his life, career, and service to local organizations like the Elizabethtown Community Hospital and Essex County Board of Supervisors, without creating any new laws or policies. It formally directs the New York State Assembly to pause in its proceedings to mourn his passing and sends a copy of the resolution to his family. As a purely ceremonial tribute, it has no legal effect or impact on governance.

Authorizes members or officers of the state police who were previously firefighters receive credit for such previous firefighter service for the purposes of retirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt the first $100,000 of an individual's private pension income from state income tax. It applies to regular pension payments from retirement plans based on prior employment, such as 401(k)s or IRAs, for people aged 59.5 or older. Married couples filing jointly would calculate the exemption as if they filed separately. The bill increases the state tax exclusion for pension income from $20,000 to $100,000 annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows workers to deduct cash tips they receive from their New York state income tax. It specifically applies to cash tips classified as wages under federal tax law (like those from servers or bartenders who collect cash). The deduction covers tips received during the taxable year, reducing the worker's taxable income. The change would take effect for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Establishes the "stop online predators act"; requires operators of covered platforms to conduct age verification to determine whether a user is a covered minor; requires operators of covered platforms to utilize certain default privacy settings for covered minors; requires operators of covered platforms to require parental approval of certain activity related to a covered minor's covered platform account.

Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency where the declaration or proclamation of emergency includes a finding that unsolicited telemarketing sales calls would impair actions taken to limit, control, or mitigate the emergency; explains the basis of such finding; provides that such prohibition may not extend for a period of more than two weeks, subject to renewal for additional two-week periods by further findings of necessity made at the end of each two-week period.

Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.