Asm. Andrea Bailey

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Creates the division of regulatory review and economic growth to review regulatory processes and permit requirements in order to facilitate economic growth; imposes a two-for-one rule reduction requirement.

Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a reservation preference for New York state residents at state parks and recreational facilities. It authorizes the state to allow residents to book cabins and campsites up to ten months in advance, while non-residents are limited to nine months. To enforce this preference, residents booking more than nine months ahead must show a valid New York driver's license or ID card upon arrival. The changes take effect on May 1st of the year following the bill's passage.

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.

Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.

Establishes the New York first--shop local program to provide immediate assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak; defines terms; provides that such program shall identify eligible applicants and projects that promote local products and services by providing marketing and business assistance services; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Firefighter Edwin Sparks Sr. for his 70 years of service to the Conesus Volunteer Fire Department. The measure formally recognizes his long tenure, which included roles as fire chief and commissioner, and celebrates his upcoming special recognition event. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Sparks Sr. as an official acknowledgment of his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New York's "Farmland for a New Generation" program to support farmland access and transfer. It creates a statewide resource center (partnering with American Farmland Trust) and regional navigators to help new farmers find affordable land, assist established farmers in succession planning, connect landowners with farmers, and support conservation easements. The program requires state funding for the resource center and financial assistance for regional navigators through organizations like Cornell Cooperative Extension. It directly affects farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses seeking to start, expand, or transfer farmland operations across New York.