Asm. Donna Lupardo

Relates to the reporting requirements of the statewide fiscal intermediary; requires the reporting of utilization data and financial data to protect medical assistance recipients in using the program and ensure the effective use of medical assistance funds; requires the statewide fiscal intermediary to provide consumer directed personal assistant data to ensure the availability of a workforce to meet the needs of consumers utilizing the program; requires the statewide fiscal intermediary to provide data regarding customer service requests, complaints, and accessibility.

Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of Truth Pharm, a nonprofit organization in Broome County, New York, that provides harm reduction services and advocates for policy reform related to substance use disorder. The resolution formally recognizes Truth Pharm's decade of work in reducing overdose fatalities, offering free support services like drop-in centers and naloxone training, and leading efforts to reduce stigma and reform the criminal justice system. By pausing legislative deliberations to acknowledge the organization's contributions, the bill directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Truth Pharm as an official mark of appreciation.

Maddy summaryBill A 8082 establishes a new retirement service credit for members of public retirement systems who have served as volunteer firefighters or emergency service personnel. Eligible members can receive one year of service credit for every five years of volunteer service, up to a maximum of three years of credit for fifteen years of service. To qualify, members must have at least five years of other credited service and pay a fee equivalent to three percent of their compensation for the twelve months prior to application, for each year of credited volunteer service. This credit can be applied towards special twenty or twenty-five year retirement plans.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commemorating the 10th Annual Sock Out Cancer Day on June 7, 2026, alongside National Cancer Survivors Day. It recognizes the ongoing efforts of the Sock Out Cancer initiative, which raises funds through events like concerts and sports games to support cancer patients with non-medical needs (food, housing, transportation). The resolution has no policy changes or direct beneficiaries - it simply asks the legislature to formally acknowledge the event. The bill was introduced and adopted on February 25, 2026.

Directs the department of health to make available a model comprehensive county emergency medical system plan to provide guidance to counties in developing their plans and to review such county plans within a certain period of time; and directs counties, in coordination with their regional emergency medical services councils, to develop and maintain comprehensive county emergency medical system plans that provide for coordinated emergency medical systems within such counties.

Prohibits governmental entities from entering into agreements to house individuals in immigration detention facilities; requires governmental entities to terminate existing contracts for the detention of individuals in immigration detention facilities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to officially declare February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week in New York. It is a ceremonial request with no new laws or direct impacts on people or policies. The resolution cites FFA's educational role in New York (including its history, student participation, and agricultural leadership programs) but does not create any obligations or changes. As a procedural memorial, it simply asks the Governor to issue the proclamation.

Maddy summaryNew York's bill A 10317 designates Cabernet Franc as the state's official red wine grape, effective immediately. This symbolic designation does not change any laws affecting wine production, sales, or industry regulations. It formally recognizes Cabernet Franc as the representative red wine grape for New York State, replacing any prior designation under state law. The bill has no practical impact on winemakers, consumers, or state policy beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases New York State's funding for school lunch programs by raising the per-meal subsidy from $0.1901 to $0.25 for each free, paid, and reduced-price lunch served. It directly affects school food authorities in New York that serve lunches to students, requiring them to certify they purchased at least 30% of their food products from New York state farmers, growers, or processors in the previous school year to qualify for the higher subsidy. The increased funding applies to all school lunch meals served starting July 1, 2022, and annually thereafter. The bill also removes the previous separate $0.0519 rate for reduced-price meals, consolidating the subsidy structure.