Asm. Marianne Buttenschon

Directs the commissioner of the office of children and family services, in consultation with the commissioner of education, to develop educational materials regarding resources and programs available to foster care youth who are preparing to attend or are attending institutions of higher education including information on funding opportunities that are available for such youth.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new regulatory framework for short-term residential rentals, requiring hosts to register their properties and maintain specific safety standards such as posted evacuation diagrams and fire extinguishers. It mandates that hosts keep detailed records of guest stays for two years and submit annual reports to the state, while also requiring booking platforms to share similar data to facilitate enforcement. The legislation creates a system where booking services must verify that a rental unit is properly registered before charging fees, and it allows municipalities with existing registries to continue managing their own systems for local compliance. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these rules apply to all short-term rentals in the state, with specific provisions for large cities to maintain their own registration processes.

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that officially recognizes the 50th anniversary of Marcy Discount Beverage, a family-owned business in Central New York. It formally acknowledges the company's contributions to the local economy and highlights the achievements of its owners and staff. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the business and to send a copy of the document to the company as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 160th anniversary of The Daily Sentinel, a newspaper serving the Utica-Rome region of New York. It formally acknowledges the publication's long history of local news coverage, its role in community events, and its recent expansions into digital platforms and broader county coverage. The bill is a ceremonial tribute that expresses the legislative body's appreciation for the newspaper's contributions to local journalism and democracy. A copy of the resolution will be sent to The Daily Sentinel to mark this milestone.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and service of retired Utica Fire Chief Russell E. Brooks II, who passed away in June 2024. It formally acknowledges his 43-year career with the Utica Fire Department, including his leadership as chief and his participation in search efforts following the September 11 attacks. The resolution expresses the legislative body's condolences to his family and directs that a copy of the document be sent to them.

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.

Develops protocols that designated hotline centers play calming music while callers are on hold, regular "comfort" messages, and if necessary, the hotline center shall provide additional messaging to encourage the caller to stay on the line.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that officially recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Central New York Memorial Stair Climb, an event scheduled for September 7, 2024. The event honors the firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical technicians who died on September 11, 2001, by having participants climb 110 floors of the New York State Office Building in Utica while wearing protective gear and carrying a photo of a fallen hero. The resolution expresses the legislature's support for this tribute and directs a copy of the document to Jeffrey Burkhart, the founder and director of the event.