Establishes the crimes of assault on a pregnant person in the second degree as a class D felony and assault on a pregnant person in the first degree as a class C felony.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a dentist loan repayment program and a practice support program to encourage dentists to work in underserved areas of New York. The loan repayment program provides up to $50,000 per year for three years (totaling $150,000) to help repay student loans for dentists who commit to practicing in underserved areas for three years. The practice support program offers up to $70,000 per year for three years (totaling $210,000) to assist dentists in establishing practices or hospitals in recruiting dentists for underserved communities. Both programs are funded at $1.2 million annually for loan repayment and $3 million annually for practice support (2025-2028), with at least 50% of funds reserved for dentists trained in teaching hospitals and 1/3 allocated to New York City.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4124) creates a new crime called "aggravated grand larceny" for individuals who steal motor vehicles and have a prior conviction for similar theft (grand larceny in the fourth degree) within the past five years. It classifies this offense as a class D felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison. The bill directly affects repeat offenders who commit vehicle thefts, making their second such offense a more serious felony. The law updates legal definitions in the penal and criminal procedure codes to include this new category for sentencing and bail considerations.
Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements by filing a resolution with the department of environmental conservation.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Governor of New York to officially designate April 2026 as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in the state. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation and to encourage New Yorkers to register with the New York State Donate Life Registry. It formally recognizes the importance of donation in saving lives and thanks medical professionals, advocates, and donors for their contributions. The measure does not change laws or funding but serves as a symbolic proclamation to highlight the ongoing need for organ and tissue donors.
Prohibits the hunting of leucistic deer, including white deer and albino deer, or melanistic deer; authorizes the hunting of such deer on private property.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a congratulatory resolution honoring the Penn Yan Academy Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Class D Boys Lacrosse Championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's athletic achievement, which included a 21-2 season and their first state title since 2001, and lists the names of all team members and coaching staff. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the team, head coach, and assistant coaches as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the 150th anniversary of the Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library in Hammondsport, New York. It formally recognizes the library's history since its founding in 1876 and acknowledges its role as a community resource providing books, programs, and various services to residents. The resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to the library to mark the occasion on April 25, 2026. This action does not change library operations or funding but serves as an official acknowledgment of the institution's contributions to the community.
Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt precious metal bullion sold for investment from retail sales taxes. It directly affects buyers and sellers of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals in bar, ingot, or coin form. The exemption applies only when the metal is held in its original form for investment purposes, not for industrial or artistic use, and when the purchase price does not exceed specified percentages of the metal's market value. The law would take effect after a 90-day waiting period following its passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare March 19, 2026, as West Point Day to honor the United States Military Academy. The resolution recognizes the academy's historical significance, noting its establishment in 1802 and its role during the American Revolution. It directs the Governor to issue a proclamation acknowledging the institution's contributions to national defense and leadership development. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to commemorate the academy's legacy.
