Asm. Jen Lunsford

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to designate October 5-11, 2025, as Banned Books Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is merely a ceremonial request to recognize an existing national observance. The resolution cites PEN America's findings about book bans but does not alter any legal standards for book access. It formally asks the Governor to issue a proclamation aligning with the American Library Association's annual campaign.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the minimum daily fee for temporary court interpreters in New York from $25 to $110. It requires town and village courts to cover the cost of fees exceeding $110 per day, shifting this responsibility from county courts. The law applies directly to temporary interpreters serving in court proceedings and affects local town/village budgets. Key provisions include the new $110 minimum rate and the requirement for towns/villages to pay for fees above this threshold when interpreting services are needed for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits food stores and retail establishments from refusing cash payments for in-person transactions, with limited exceptions for cash payments over $20 or remote purchases (phone/mail/internet). It bans charging higher prices for cash payments compared to digital payments and imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first violations, increasing to $1,500 for subsequent violations. Retailers must provide fee-free cash-to-prepaid card conversion devices with receipts, and if these devices malfunction, they must accept cash and display clear signage. The law applies to most retail businesses but excludes banks and trust companies.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (Assembly Resolution 586) requesting Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize May 2025 as Melanoma Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or regulations but asks the Governor to issue a proclamation aligning with National Melanoma Month. The resolution cites melanoma statistics and prevention recommendations (like avoiding tanning beds and using sunscreen) as context for the observance. It directly affects the Governor's office through the proclamation request and raises public awareness about melanoma prevention.

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish the state parks passport program allowing visitors to state parks and historic sites to log their visits to such sites in a passport book or electronic application.

Maddy summaryBill K 561 is an Assembly Resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 14, 2025, as World Diabetes Day in the State of New York. The bill aims to raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and its impact on citizens.

Maddy summaryBill A 678 amends existing education law regarding registered pharmacy technicians. Currently, these technicians are limited to practicing in specific types of licensed facilities or pharmacies owned by such facilities. This bill expands their scope, allowing registered pharmacy technicians to assist licensed pharmacists in *any* pharmacy. They must continue to operate under the direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performing tasks that do not require professional judgment, such as compounding or labeling drugs.

Maddy summaryBill K 542 is a resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 30, 2025, as Heat Awareness Day in the State of New York. This aims to increase public awareness of the health risks and fatalities caused by exposure to excessive heat.

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.