Asm. Robert Smullen

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Fulton County's county seat to have at least one polling location designated specifically for early voting. It directly affects Fulton County residents who vote in-person during early voting periods. The key provision mandates that the county seat must host one early voting site, with additional requirements for other counties based on voter registration numbers (e.g., one site per 40,000 voters in larger counties), though this specific rule applies only to Fulton County's seat.

Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.

Requires a call-blocking service to be provided in state contracts that include procurement of a voice service; provides that a voice service provider shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability for failure of a call-blocking service to block a call, or mistakenly blocking a call that should not have been blocked.

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the state Board of Elections and all local election boards from accepting any private donations for election administration. It bans funds from individuals, corporations, nonprofits, or any non-governmental entity, defining "private funds" broadly to cover all such sources. The law applies directly to election administration activities, such as managing voter rolls or running elections, and prevents private money from influencing these processes. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and is currently referred to the Election Law committee.

Relates to requiring the commissioner of taxation and finance in conjunction with the health department and the office of temporary and disability assistance to conduct a study on the earned income tax credit and to propose changes thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain maintenance and repair services for motor vehicles and railroad rolling stock from sales and use taxes. It directly affects common carriers (like trucking and rail companies) by reducing their tax burden on vehicle upkeep. The key provision adds new tax exemptions for parts and services related to motor vehicles and railroad equipment, while explicitly excluding fuel, electricity, and energy services from these exemptions. The policy change simplifies tax treatment for transportation infrastructure maintenance without altering broader tax rates.

Provides for the initiation of treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and pharyngitis resulting from a Group A streptococcal infection by a licensed pharmacist in certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7032) creates a new felony charge for "aggressive driving" in New York. It defines aggressive driving as performing two or more specific dangerous actions, such as speeding more than 20 mph over the limit, suddenly stopping to interfere with traffic, or other maneuvers that unreasonably disrupt highway use. A first conviction is a class E felony, and a second conviction is a class D felony. The law directly affects drivers who commit multiple aggressive driving violations, imposing serious criminal penalties. The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new class A-1 felony offense for selling controlled substances (from Schedules I-V) that directly causes someone's death. It specifically applies to individuals who violate public health law by selling, giving, or supplying these drugs, resulting in a fatality. The key provision defines this as the most serious felony charge, replacing or adding to existing penalties for drug-related deaths. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment, with necessary rule changes allowed before that date. It does not affect other drug offenses or non-fatal cases.