Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.
Establishes a state Parkinson's disease registry; directs certain health professionals and general hospitals to report instances of Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonisms to the department of health; directs the department of health to create and manage the Parkinson's disease registry; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of Meyda Lighting, a lighting manufacturing company based in Yorkville, New York. The text highlights the company's history, from its 1974 founding in Utica by Meyer and Ida Cohen to its current status as a major employer and contributor to local charities. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body expresses pride in the business's economic impact and community service, and it directs that a copy of the document be sent to the company.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows private individuals to file lawsuits, known as qui tam proceedings, against people who break civil rules in the state cannabis law. It directly affects private citizens who wish to sue violators and the state agencies responsible for enforcing the law. The legislation authorizes the attorney general to pursue these cases and recover civil penalties, which are set at specific dollar amounts adjusted for inflation, plus three times the damages the state suffers. By adding this option to the existing legal tools, the bill aims to increase enforcement capabilities without changing the underlying cannabis regulations themselves.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary homes of widows and widowers whose spouses were police officers killed in the line of duty. To qualify, the surviving spouse must own the property, and the local government where the home is located must first approve the exemption after holding a public hearing. The law also clarifies how the exemption applies to properties held in trust or within cooperative apartment buildings, while excluding certain types of housing finance arrangements. Additionally, the bill requires state officials to create a list of documents that prove eligibility, which will be shared with local tax assessors.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the cost-of-living adjustment rules for public retirees, including those in the education system and city of New York. It changes the maximum annual increase from three percent to five percent, effective September 1, 2025, while keeping the minimum increase at one percent. The adjustments will continue to be calculated based on fifty percent of the annual inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that any event hosted by the state or held on state property serving alcohol must also include locally produced beer, wine, and spirits. It applies to all state agencies, the legislature, the judiciary, and events taking place in state-owned buildings, leased facilities, or state parks and historic sites. The law mandates that the relevant state officials ensure these local alcohol options are procured and served alongside other beverages at such gatherings. The changes will not take effect until one year after the bill becomes law.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows family court judges to issue protective orders for children involved in abuse or neglect cases, ensuring these orders expire at the same time as any other court orders issued for the child. It also permits judges to issue separate protective orders against non-parent household members, such as relatives or caregivers, who pose a threat to the child's safety. Under specific circumstances involving serious injury or a history of violence, these separate orders can last up to five years instead of the standard two years, and they are subject to annual review by the court. The law applies to parents, legal guardians, and other responsible adults, giving judges the authority to set behavioral conditions to protect minors from harm within their care.
Allows a nursing home patient, or his or her representative, to install, operate and maintain, at his or her own expense, an electronic monitoring device in his or her room.
Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.
