Asm. Dave McDonough

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a revolving loan program to help large-scale livestock farms cover costs for environmental compliance, such as developing and implementing nutrient management plans to prevent pollution from runoff. The program provides loans for planning, engineering, construction, and related expenses, with repayments replenishing the fund for future use. Eligible farm operators must apply through participating lenders, and the state agency sets eligibility criteria in consultation with the Agriculture Department. The self-sustaining structure ensures ongoing support for farms meeting environmental standards without direct state funding.

Allows for certain rules and regulations to be waived in order to promulgate collaboration between mental health providers to develop programs for the benefit of the mentally ill.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hospitals and birth centers to provide new parents with a printed informational leaflet containing the official immunization schedule and recommendations for newborns. The leaflet must be distributed at pre-booking, during maternity care, or at discharge, and must include the schedule established by health officials under existing law. Hospitals may also offer additional explanatory materials alongside the leaflet. The health department must make this information available online for public access.

Relates to providing loan forgiveness for agriculture educators who provide didactic instruction to students about agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows companies or entities performing cleanup of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination to seek cost-sharing from other parties legally responsible for the pollution. It creates a new legal right under New York's General Obligations Law, specifically exempting PFAS cleanup providers from certain restrictions that previously limited their ability to pursue contribution claims. The law applies immediately to all PFAS-related cleanup efforts and directly affects cleanup contractors and the responsible parties (like manufacturers or polluters) who caused the contamination. This is a substantive policy change that clarifies cost allocation for PFAS remediation.

Defines the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist; requires collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to determine the need for anesthesia services; requires licensing; defines qualifications.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the location of new cannabis retail stores and on-site consumption facilities. It prohibits new licenses for storefronts within 500 feet of school grounds (including all entrances/exits in mixed-use buildings) and within 200 feet of houses of worship (including all entrances/exits in mixed-use buildings). These rules apply only to new licenses issued after the bill's effective date. The law directly affects cannabis businesses seeking to open new locations in the state.

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from enabling or otherwise permitting authorized sports bettors to deposit or withdraw funds to or from their account through gift certificates, open loop gift certificates, or e-wallets.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits town supervisors in New York to a maximum of four consecutive years in office. It directly affects current and future supervisors by prohibiting anyone who has served four or more years from running for re-election. The key provision amends town law to state: "No person shall be eligible to be elected to the position of supervisor who has held the position of supervisor of the town for four or more years." The law takes effect one year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows active or retired New York City Fire Department members who are also active members of the New York City Fire Riders Motorcycle Club to request license plates displaying "NYC Fire Riders." Applicants must verify their department affiliation and club membership, pay a regular registration fee plus a $25 annual service charge, and meet residency requirements. The plates would be issued in the same manner as standard plates but with the designated wording. This is a recognition program specific to this motorcycle club, not a general policy for firefighters or other groups.