Asm. Jeff Gallahan

Excludes the amount of state and local taxes and fees from the amount on which an interchange fee is charged for that electronic payment transaction by a credit or debit card network; prohibits a payment card network from altering or manipulating the computation and imposition of interchange fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private middle and high schools (grades 7-12) to restrict participation on teams designated exclusively for female athletes to individuals assigned female at birth. It amends education law to prohibit schools from allowing anyone not assigned female at birth to join such teams, overriding conflicting rules or regulations. The provision applies to all interscholastic and intramural athletic teams competing against other schools. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with rules needed for implementation to be finalized before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors Dr. Kenneth Padgett for his decades of service to the Finger Lakes region. It recognizes his long-standing contributions as a chiropractor, educator, and leader who helped establish Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls. The resolution acknowledges his military background, his professional achievements, and his continued volunteer work, and it directs that a copy of the document be sent to Dr. Padgett.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of North Seneca Ambulance, Inc., an emergency medical service organization in Seneca County, New York. The measure acknowledges the group's history of providing critical care to over 23,000 residents and its evolution from a volunteer-led initiative in 1976 to a modern facility that now employs both volunteers and paid staff. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body expresses its gratitude for the organization's contributions to public safety and directs a copy of the document to be sent to the ambulance service.

Authorizes the establishment of New York health care savings accounts to allow residents of the state to save money for the payment of qualified health care related expenses; relates to the use, maintenance, and tax liability of such accounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.

Enacts the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"; prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense; establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.

Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4318) provides free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to active-duty U.S. military members not stationed in New York (if away ≤30 days on leave), New York state militia/reserve members (excluding inactive guard), and residents who are legally blind. Seniors aged 70+ pay $5 for fishing, trapping, and hunting licenses but receive free bowhunting and muzzle-loading privileges. It amends New York’s environmental conservation law to expand existing fee exemptions for these specific groups. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Enacts the "stop Anti-Semitism on college campuses act" to ensure no state aid is granted to any college or university that authorizes, facilitates, provides funding for, or otherwise supports any event promoting Anti-Semitism on campus; defines "Anti-Semitism".