Asm. John Lemondes

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all visitors and incarcerated individuals to undergo body imaging scans at New York correctional facilities - visitors before entry and inmates upon intake and after visitation. It mandates that facilities use specific scanning equipment defined in public health law, with regulations established by state or New York City health authorities. The bill also requires alternative screening methods for people unable to use scanners due to medical reasons, while allowing facilities to deny visitation for non-medical refusal. This policy directly affects visitors, inmates, and correctional facility staff through new screening procedures.

Requires nonresident visitor sex offenders and registered sex offenders register when temporarily residing within the state; requires short-term rental hosts and short-term rental hosting platforms inform nearby property owners when nonresident visitor sex offenders and registered sex offenders are staying in the unit.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all state agencies handling digital submissions (like forms or documents) to implement two security measures. First, users must create verified accounts using detailed personal information (name, address, date of birth, and two ID types like SSN or driver's license) and validate it. Second, users must use two-step verification (e.g., password + security code or biometrics) to access their accounts. These requirements apply to anyone submitting information online to state agencies, directly affecting residents and businesses using digital state services. The law takes effect one year after enactment, with agencies allowed to update rules immediately for implementation.

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present; requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity.

Maddy summaryThis bill is an Assembly Resolution that formally honors 33 veterans who received the Purple Heart medal and are buried at the New York State Veterans Cemetery-Finger Lakes. The resolution designates May 25, 2026, as a special day to recognize these individuals during a ceremony coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States. It acknowledges the bravery of these service members and directs copies of the resolution to the cemetery's volunteer organization and the families of the deceased.

Permits land bank officers and employees to participate in the New York state and local retirement system if a resolution is adopted by its board of directors.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all state-controlled or state-supported elementary, middle, and high schools to include agriculture instruction starting in the 2026-2027 school year. It directly affects students and school districts by mandating curriculum covering food origins, farm-to-market processes, sustainability, resource management, textile production, and agricultural careers. Key provisions include requiring courses approved by both the Education and Agriculture departments, integrating topics like water/land conservation and rural community culture, and allowing connections to science and business classes. The instruction aims to help students understand food systems and agricultural practices through concrete, hands-on learning.

Provides for the establishment and operations of a dedicated opioid rehabilitation facility and the personal needs allowance for residents of a dedicated opioid rehabilitation facility; relates to the diversion of certain defendants to a mandatory opioid rehabilitation facility; provides for the establishment of a dedicated opioid rehabilitation facility and the provision of corrections officers to such facilities.

Maddy summaryBill A 3631 allows New York schools to use state or local funds to purchase whole or reduced-fat New York milk (defined as milk produced, processed, and distributed within New York State) for student meals or sales. It requires the Education Commissioner to notify schools about the provision and mandates a report after two years tracking school participation, milk consumption changes, and state promotion efforts. The bill expires if federal school lunch rules change to permit whole/reduced-fat milk generally or if updated federal dietary guidelines allow it. This policy directly affects public schools in New York seeking to support local dairy producers through school meal programs.