Asm. Josh Jensen

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 415 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Hypertension Awareness Month in the State of New York. This resolution aims to promote awareness, education, and prevention of hypertension among the public, including information on early detection, treatment, and innovative therapies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to proclaim October 6, 2025, as Danish American Heritage Day in New York State. It directly recognizes the cultural contributions of New York's Danish American community (including over 27,000 residents of Danish ancestry) and historical ties between New York and Denmark. The resolution has no binding effect - it is purely ceremonial, requesting the Governor issue a proclamation to honor this heritage. It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect any specific groups beyond the symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (A 302) requests Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws but asks the Governor to issue a formal recognition to highlight challenges faced by teens and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. The resolution emphasizes support from local organizations like 13thirty Cancer Connect, which provides wellness programs, peer support, and creative activities tailored to AYA cancer patients. The goal is to increase public awareness and community engagement around this underserved group’s needs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate March 22, 2025, as "Ameloblastoma Day" in New York. It aims to raise public awareness about ameloblastoma, a rare benign jaw tumor that can become cancerous and cause serious complications if untreated. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a ceremonial recognition to increase understanding of this condition for affected individuals and the public.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate November 10, 2025, as "NET Cancer Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or programs but formally requests the Governor issue a proclamation to raise public awareness about neuroendocrine (NET) cancers. The resolution highlights that 58% of NET cancer patients are diagnosed at advanced stages due to frequent misdiagnosis, and emphasizes the need for greater awareness at all levels. It directly affects New Yorkers by promoting recognition of this cancer type through state-level acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill) requesting Governor Hochul to officially designate March 25, 2025, as "Medal of Honor Day" in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It urges all New Yorkers to display the U.S. flag on that date to honor Medal of Honor recipients. The resolution references New York's connection to 672 Medal of Honor recipients, including local heroes like Jason Dunham and Michael Murphy. As a procedural measure, it has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez New York State Military Immigrant Family Legacy Program to help military members and their families with immigration issues. The program establishes liaisons within the Department of Veterans' Services and the Office for New Americans to connect eligible individuals with legal resources and guidance on obtaining citizenship or other immigration relief. These liaisons will coordinate with federal agencies, local organizations, and attorneys to assist service members, veterans, and reserve component members who have served honorably. The legislation also requires annual reports to track the program's activities and the number of people assisted.

Relates to the automatic identification of elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program enrollees who are eligible for HEAP and automatic enrollment of such eligible enrollees in HEAP.

Grants peace officer status to certain security officers employed by Rochester Regional Health or its subsidiaries, on or adjacent to the grounds, buildings or property owned, controlled, or administered by Rochester Regional Health.

Requires periodic reviews of pending applications for material change in the coverage status of certain matters relative to new health technology assessment or medical evidence.