Asm. Dave McDonough

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state income tax credit for taxpayers who pay for necessary expenses related to service dogs, such as food, veterinary care, training, and boarding. It allows a credit of up to $1,000 per year against income tax for qualified service dog costs, as defined by civil rights law. Unused portions of the credit can be carried forward to future tax years, but the annual limit remains $1,000. The credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2025, and directly affects residents who rely on service dogs for disability-related needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5317) requires building owners, tenants, or occupants to safely remove icicles hanging over sidewalks, entrances, or commonly used pathways within three days of forming. It directly affects property owners and managers of buildings adjacent to paved sidewalks. Violations incur escalating penalties: $300 for the first offense, $500 for the second, and misdemeanor or felony charges for repeated violations (third or more) or if the icicles cause injury or property damage. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state; requires the board of directors of the state mortgage agency to establish income limits for eligible veterans from time to time.

Relates to county-wide shared services panels; includes library districts within county-wide shared services panels; establishes the municipal efficiency fund to provide counties with awards of matching funds upon certification by the department of state.

Requires the commissioner of education, in consultation with the commissioner of health, to develop a bleeding control kit program which requires bleeding control kits to be installed in easily accessible areas of schools; requires training of personnel to use bleeding control kits in the event of an injury to another person.

Requires the notification of a public utility company's or municipality's customers when the supply rate increases by at least forty percent and to notify such customers of bill assistance programs by posting on the utility company's website.

Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts minimum wage credits for farm workers who receive meal, lodging, or utility benefits. It requires the department to update these credit amounts annually based on cost-of-living increases, using a standardized calculator. The first update must be published by December 1, 2025, with subsequent updates every five years. These changes directly affect farm workers receiving in-kind benefits, ensuring their credits keep pace with inflation. The policy modifies existing wage credit calculations without creating new benefits or altering eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the required inspection period for new motor vehicles sold in New York State from the current standard to five years from the date of sale. It directly affects new vehicle buyers and dealers, requiring inspections to be valid for five years instead of a shorter period. The key provision amends vehicle inspection rules to specify that new vehicles (as defined in the law) must undergo inspection upon sale, with the inspection certificate remaining valid for five years. This change simplifies compliance for new vehicle owners by reducing the frequency of mandatory safety and emissions inspections. The bill does not alter inspection requirements for used vehicles or other vehicle types.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates three criminal offenses for illegal cannabis sales in New York, based on quantity sold and whether minors are involved. It defines third-degree sales as exceeding 3 ounces (or 24g concentrated cannabis) or selling to someone under 21 (with limited age difference exception), second-degree as over 16 ounces (or 5oz concentrated) to those under 18, and first-degree as over 5 pounds (or 2 pounds concentrated). Convictions automatically bar offenders from obtaining future cannabis licenses, and unlicensed businesses face escalating civil fines ($10k-$50k per violation) payable to county governments. The law directly affects unlicensed sellers, businesses operating without permits, and those selling cannabis to underage individuals.