Asm. Harry Bronson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. It directly affects the hospital by having the state legislature pause its proceedings to commend the institution and transmit an official copy of the resolution to its leadership. The measure highlights the hospital's century-long history of medical care, research, and education since it opened in 1926. It does not change any laws or allocate funding, but rather serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the hospital's contributions to public health.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the 55th anniversary of the Garth Fagan Dance company. It does not create new laws or change any policies but instead expresses the legislative body's appreciation for the organization's cultural and educational contributions. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to honor the company's history and directs an official copy of the document to be sent to Garth Fagan Dance.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the 175th anniversary of the University of Rochester. It recognizes the university's contributions to education, research, healthcare, and the local economy, noting its status as the largest employer in Rochester. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to celebrate the institution's history and achievements, and it authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the university.

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes the 100th anniversary of the West Henrietta Fire Department on February 13, 2026. It honors the department's history of volunteer service and its role within the consolidated Henrietta Fire District, which protects over 275,000 residents. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge the firefighters' contributions and mandates that a copy of the document be sent to the department members.

Establishes the build up New York pilot program to provide grants to eligible municipalities that construct new accessory dwelling unit housing projects built on top of existing buildings that utilize mass timber and serve certain households; establishes the mass timber for affordable housing program to provide tax credits for eligible taxpayers who use mass timber in certain new construction or major retrofits of existing buildings that primarily serve households up to one hundred fifty percent of the area median income; establishes tax credits for mass timber production.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets new rules for New York's Medicaid inspector general when auditing healthcare providers' billing for medical assistance payments. It defines key terms like "overpayment" and "clerical error," requires auditors to follow specific standards, and limits how they can spread audit findings to all claims (extrapolation) for minor, isolated errors. Providers must receive detailed audit reports explaining findings and have the right to submit supporting documentation before final decisions. The bill also mandates annual reporting on audit activities to state officials, including how many audits used extrapolation and their financial impact.

Enacts the "bird safe buildings act" directing the commissioner of general services to incorporate practices and strategies to reduce bird fatality resulting from collisions with certain state-owned or state-leased buildings, and for other purposes; requires the commissioner to develop a design guide that includes features, methods and strategies, and best practices for reducing bird fatalities.

Enacts "DJ's law" which requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle; requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures regarding such force.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state-funded program to provide health insurance coverage to New Yorkers who lose eligibility for federal subsidies due to their immigration status. It establishes a new state premium assistance program that offers financial help equivalent to federal tax credits for lawfully present individuals who are currently ineligible for federal aid. Additionally, the legislation expands eligibility for existing state coverage to include more noncitizens and increases income limits for pregnant individuals and their newborns, with some provisions funded directly by state money regardless of federal approval.