Asm. Jeff Gallahan

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the definition of murder in the first degree to include killings that occur after an attempt to commit certain sexual offenses, such as rape or sexual abuse. It directly affects individuals who cause death during or following such attempts, as it would automatically classify these acts as first-degree murder, subjecting them to the most severe penalties. The key provision amends the penal law to add a new circumstance under which a killing qualifies as first-degree murder, specifically linking the sexual offense attempt to the murder charge. This change applies only to cases involving sexual offenses and does not alter penalties for other types of murder.

Directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish policies relating to security and protection of New York national guard and air national guard recruiting centers.

Establishes the bystander protection act which increases the punishment for an offense when a member of the public is harmed, but the intended target is a public official.

Relates to the environmental assessment of a historic preservation plan; addresses environmental impact statements, dates for filing drafts of such statewide comprehensive historic preservation plan, funds available for historic preservation purposes, and the New York state archaeological survey assistance fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts individuals aged 75 or older from jury duty upon their written request. It requires the chief court administrator to create a form for seniors to submit, after which they are automatically excused unless they later request reinstatement. The exemption remains in effect until the person formally asks to be considered for jury service again. This policy directly affects senior citizens who qualify and seek relief from jury service obligations.

Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students based on such prospective student's performance on the regents examinations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates financial incentives for New York counties and New York City to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud. It requires that counties receive either 100% of their local share of recovered funds (as defined by state budget records) or 10% of the total amount recovered - whichever is greater - when fraud cases result in restitution or civil forfeiture. The remainder of recovered funds must be deposited into the state general fund. This policy directly affects local governments by increasing their potential share of fraud-related recoveries, encouraging proactive enforcement of Medicaid fraud cases.

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Prohibits the state from purchasing any product that was made with child labor or which contains components or parts manufactured or procured using child labor.

Establishes the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Liability Act" which requires additional fees to be collected from electric vehicle owners and operators for fire prevention and infrastructure.