Asm. John Lemondes

Permits certain licensed athletic trainers who are licensed to practice in another state, territory or country to provide athletic training services to athletes and team personnel at a discrete sanctioned team sporting event or performance in this state.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a new option for New York residents to register for the Donate Life Registry (which facilitates organ, eye, and tissue donations) through mandatory electronic personal income tax filings. It requires the state to include a clear checkbox on tax forms asking, "Would you like to be added to the Donate Life Registry? Check box for 'yes' or 'skip this question'." This expands existing registration methods - which include driver's license applications, health insurance enrollment, and college financial aid forms - to include tax filings for those required to file electronically. The change applies to all taxpayers submitting income tax documents via electronic means, making organ donation registration more accessible during routine state interactions.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Dickinson to impose a 3% tax on hotel and motel room rentals within its boundaries. It allows property owners to collect the tax from guests (included in the room rate) and remit it to the town, with exemptions for government entities, non-profits, and guests staying 30+ consecutive days. Revenue from the tax must be deposited into Dickinson’s general fund for any lawful town use. The tax applies to standard hotel/motel stays but excludes certain organizations and long-term residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York's religious corporations law to change court approval requirements for property transactions. It specifically removes the need for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to notify the Attorney General about property sales, mortgages, or leases, and requires its trustees to obtain the archbishop's consent before such transactions. Other religious corporations (like Episcopal, Catholic, and Methodist churches) must now include in their petitions that they've complied with these updated rules. The changes apply only to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese for property decisions, while other churches face updated petition requirements. The bill became law on September 26, 2025 (Chapter 417).

Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the existing authorization for big game hunting in Onondaga County until October 1, 2027, directly affecting hunters and land managers in that county. It modifies the expiration date in a 2023 law (which originally set a 2025 deadline) to push the end date forward by two years. The key provision simply changes the sunset date from October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2027, without altering hunting rules or regulations. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025, and is now active.

Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain information and communications technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security.

Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the existing authorization for an occupancy tax in the village of Weedsport, New York, to continue through December 31, 2027 (previously set to expire in 2025). It directly affects hotels, motels, and short-term rental properties within Weedsport that collect this tax from guests. The key mechanism is simply updating the expiration date in the tax law to maintain the current tax authority without requiring new legislative action. The bill does not create new taxes or alter tax rates, only prolongs the existing framework.

Maddy summaryBill A 7895 extends the existing authorization for Skaneateles village to collect an occupancy tax (a tax on short-term rentals like hotels or vacation homes) until December 31, 2027. This changes the previous expiration date of December 31, 2025, to 2027. The bill directly affects Skaneateles residents and businesses that operate short-term rental properties, as it allows the village to continue collecting this tax without needing new legislation. It does not create new tax rules but simply prolongs the current authorization.