Asm. Donna Lupardo

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. The measure aims to increase public attention on motorcycle safety by highlighting statistics on crashes and fatalities involving riders. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage awareness and education for drivers and motorcyclists. The resolution is a procedural action that relies on the Governor's proclamation to establish the month's observance.

Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how New York State sets payment rates for residential health care facilities (like nursing homes). It requires the state to adjust rates using specific components - direct/indirect price changes, facility-specific costs - and mandates updates by April 1, 2026, and every five years after. Special rate provisions apply to facilities providing specialized care (e.g., for brain injury rehab, AIDS units, or pediatric services), with inflation adjustments starting in 2026. The bill also creates a workgroup of experts to advise on rate-setting and includes funding mechanisms to support facility quality improvements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Salvador Vizcarrondo Jr., a community leader from Endicott, New York, who passed away in October 2025. It officially pauses legislative proceedings to express condolences and acknowledges his lifelong dedication to education and youth development through roles such as assistant director of the Upward Bound program. The resolution highlights his personal history, including his participation in the program's early days, and directs a copy of the tribute to his family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the late Arthur W. Jones Jr., a professional athlete and community member from Endicott, New York, who passed away in October 2025. It officially pauses legislative proceedings to express condolences and acknowledges his achievements, including his success as a college football star and an NFL player who helped the Baltimore Ravens win a Super Bowl. The document also highlights his business ventures, such as owning a wellness center, and notes his surviving family members. Finally, the resolution directs that a formal copy of the tribute be sent to his family.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Requires food service establishments to permit the use of reusable beverage and food containers provided by customers when requesting a beverage refill or requesting leftovers from a partially consumed meal to be packaged and post signs to inform customers that they are permitted to do so.

Establishes a standardized statewide system for collecting, recording, and monitoring winter road maintenance operational data in order to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and support the protection of water resources in the state of New York; requires calibration of all deicing material application equipment used for winter highway maintenance on public roads.

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.