Asm. John Lemondes

Authorizes the Long Island rail road commuter's council to study technologies which would allow seamless communication between fire departments and the Long Island rail road to improve passenger safety and emergency response efficiency.

Requires a state agency to get approval from the senate and the assembly prior to adopting or readopting a rule on an emergency basis unless such rule is necessary on an emergency basis for the preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the public.

Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

Requires certain bills which establish a commission, task force, board, council or any similar body shall have not less than one position appointed by each of the legislative leaders.

Establishes a legislative commission on article V conventions of the states to represent the state of New York at article V conventions; provides penalties for commissioners who exceed their scope of authority and individuals who interfere with the duties of a commissioner.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the requirement for most vehicle owners to renew their registration annually. It changes the registration system so that most private vehicles (under 18,000 pounds gross weight) will remain valid until the vehicle's title is transferred to a new owner, rather than expiring on a set date. Taxis, omnibuses, and vehicles under specific registration programs remain subject to existing renewal rules. The change applies to standard passenger vehicles and aligns with current registration practices for new model year vehicles.

Provides for the establishment of a method for determining the lowest responsible bidder when negotiating state contracts that would incorporate quantifiable fiscal benefits.

Maddy summaryBill A 2557 creates the new crime of "stolen valor." This bill makes it illegal for a person to knowingly misrepresent themselves as a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or organized militia, or as a recipient of a military decoration or medal. This misrepresentation, such as wearing a uniform or medal, must be done with the intent to obtain money, property, or another tangible benefit. Individuals convicted of stolen valor would be charged with a class A misdemeanor.

Requires lifetime post-release supervision for offenders convicted of rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree, course of sexual conduct against a child in the first and second degrees or sexual abuse in the first degree when the other person is less than eleven years old; prohibits good behavior allowances against a determinate sentence for a person convicted of any such crimes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a statewide high school peer mentoring pilot program for all public high schools, directly affecting students, mentors, and school staff. It requires schools to review existing programs, develop recruitment plans, create training materials, and implement a structured mentoring framework before the 2026-2027 school year. Key provisions include mandatory staff training on mentor-like practices, evidence-based mentor screening, ongoing skill-building for mentors (like active listening and boundary-setting), and relationship mapping to ensure every student connects with a supportive adult. The program must be evaluated after its first year, with results reported to state officials by August 2027, and the pilot expires January 1, 2028.