Asm. Marianne Buttenschon

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the sixth anniversary of the Central New York Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk. It acknowledges the event's purpose of honoring first responders and military service members who served during and after the September 11 attacks. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to observe the occasion and authorizes sending a copy of the document to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This action serves as an official state acknowledgment of the event rather than creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes the 4th Annual Riggie Run, Walk & Riggiefest scheduled for October 11, 2026. The event, hosted by the Sitrin Health Care Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, brings together runners, walkers, families, and veterans to support the center's Military Program. The program provides free healthcare services to post-9/11 veterans and service members dealing with conditions such as PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. The resolution highlights the event's unique features, including a 5K race where participants eat chicken riggies and a subsequent food festival celebrating local cuisine. It also notes that the Legislative Body will pause its work to honor the event and send a copy of the resolution to the organizers.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that honors the 70th anniversary of King Pin Lanes, a bowling center located in Rome, New York. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge the business's seven decades of service to the local community and economy. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the bowling alley to recognize its contributions to recreation, employment, and social gatherings in the area.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the 10th anniversary of Mercy Flight Central's air ambulance service to Oneida County and the surrounding Mohawk Valley region. It honors the organization's decade of providing 24/7 critical care transportation to over 18,000 patients since establishing its Rome base in 2016. The measure does not create new laws or funding but instead directs the legislature to pause its work to acknowledge the service and sends a copy of the resolution to the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of John F. Hughes Elementary School in Utica, New York. It directly affects the school by having the state legislature pause its proceedings to honor the institution's history and contributions to the community. The measure highlights the school's establishment in 1925 and its long-standing role in educating generations of students in East Utica. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the legacy of John F. Hughes, a local civic leader after whom the school is named. Finally, the bill mandates that a copy of this resolution be sent to the school to commemorate the occasion.

Establishes a 13 member veteran suicide mortality review board to serve as the statewide entity responsible for the multidisciplinary review of suicide deaths among veterans by identifying trends and systemic factors contributing to veteran suicide; assessing gaps in services, access to care, and institutional practices; developing evidence-based recommendations for prevention and policy improvement; and promoting collaboration among relevant state, local, and federal agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires chatbot operators (proprietors) to prevent their AI systems from impersonating licensed professionals like doctors, lawyers, or therapists when providing advice or taking actions that would be illegal if done by a human. Proprietors must clearly disclose to users that they are interacting with an AI chatbot in the same language and readable font size as the chatbot's interface, and cannot avoid liability by merely stating this fact. If a chatbot causes harm through such impersonation, affected individuals can sue for actual damages, plus attorney fees if the violation was willful. The law specifically targets chatbots offering professional advice, excluding basic tools like spellcheck or payment processors.

Establishes the "accountability of costs for data centers act"; requires each electric corporation, gas corporation and municipality to establish an independent classification of service for large energy use facilities that is separate and distinct from other classifications of service; authorizes the department of public service to develop financial surety requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the definition of "period of war" for a veterans' property tax exemption to include recent military service. It adds specific conflicts: the Global War on Terrorism (starting September 11, 2001), and U.S. military operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999) to the existing list. Veterans who served during these newly defined periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these added conflict dates. The bill amends existing law to clarify which military service periods count for the exemption.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal process in New York that allows farmers to name specific people to receive their tractors and other farm equipment immediately after they die. By using a simple document called a transfer on death instrument, owners can ensure their machinery is ready for use right away, avoiding the delays and costs of a standard probate court process. The law clarifies that farmers can still sell or borrow money against their equipment while they are alive, and the document can be changed or cancelled at any time before the owner passes away.