Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month. The measure aims to highlight the impact of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting over 105,000 New Yorkers, and to encourage greater public and professional awareness of the condition. By directing the Governor to issue a proclamation, the legislation seeks to bring attention to the disease's prevalence, particularly among women and certain minority groups, and to support ongoing efforts for better diagnosis and treatment.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 75th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer in New York State on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The resolution urges citizens to observe the day appropriately and directs copies of the document to local prayer committees across the state. It does not create new laws or change government operations, but rather serves as a formal acknowledgment of this religious observance date.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's correction law to standardize how courts determine sex offender registration levels and classifications. It requires courts to use specific risk assessment tools to decide if a sex offender (released on probation, conditional discharge, or with a fine) must register long-term, be classified as a sexual predator/violent offender, or receive higher community notification. The process includes mandatory hearings where the district attorney must prove classifications with clear evidence, offenders can present evidence, and courts must provide written notices explaining the classification's impact on registration duration and public disclosure. The bill also ensures confidentiality for board recommendations and guarantees legal representation for financially unable offenders.
Adds to the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree the possession, within any facility owned or operated by the state or upon school grounds, of any controlled substance or hazardous substance which has the potential to cause significant injury or death, with the intent to sell or distribute such substance.
Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Governor of New York to officially designate May 3-9, 2026, as Small Business Week in the state. The resolution recognizes the vital role small businesses play in the local economy and acknowledges their contributions to job creation and community resilience. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal proclamation to honor these enterprises. The measure is currently awaiting final approval before being sent to the Governor's office.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors Charles Muth on the occasion of his 100th birthday. It formally recognizes his life achievements, including his work as a farmer, his community service, and his dedication to family. The resolution directs the legislature to pause for a moment of tribute and to send a copy of the document to Mr. Muth. No new laws or funding are created by this measure.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates Harold Clark on his retirement after his long career in business and community service. It highlights his leadership roles at Mac-Clark Restaurants and Adirondack Bank, as well as his significant philanthropic work supporting children and education in Central New York. The measure directs the legislature to pause briefly to honor his contributions and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to him.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that congratulates Randal B. Caldwell on his retirement from public service in New York. It recognizes his decades of work as a judge, county attorney, and community leader in Oneida County. The text lists his specific roles, such as presiding over family and juvenile courts, to honor his contributions. No new laws or policies are created by this measure; it serves solely to acknowledge his past service.
