Asm. Bill Conrad

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that test reports for lead-based paint be disclosed during the sale of residential real estate in New York State. It applies to all properties built before 1978 and mandates that inspection results be shared with buyers to ensure they are aware of potential hazards before completing a transaction. By adding a new article to the Real Property Law, the legislation aims to create a statewide registry of these test results, making information about lead risks more accessible to future renters and purchasers. The act is designed to complement existing federal disclosure rules and local testing requirements, particularly in New York City, by ensuring consistent transparency across the entire state.

Relates to the application of provisions of the not-for-profit corporation law and other laws to certain crematoriums located in the town of Tonawanda; provides that provisions will apply to a crematory or crematorium operated by a funeral entity in the town of Tonawanda that has been subject to a consent order issued by the department of environmental conservation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation projects to prioritize safe access for all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders. It mandates that agencies using complete street design principles consider these needs during the planning, design, and construction of new or rebuilt roads, while also applying these standards to maintenance projects lasting at least ten years. Additionally, the legislation updates the criteria for determining when a road project is unnecessary, adding community support as a key factor alongside traffic volume and land use. The law will not apply to projects approved before it becomes effective and will take effect approximately 260 days after passage.

Enacts "Melanie's law"; relates to orders of protection; allows courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household members of the named victims, regardless of age.

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a cannabis awareness program for youths age eighteen and younger designed to educate about the effects and risks associated with cannabis use, including that it is illegal for persons under the age of twenty-one.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally honors Sutherland Lodge No. 826, a Masonic organization in North Tonawanda, New York, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. The document recognizes the lodge's long history of community service, including its sponsorship of a youth organization, provision of scholarships, and various charitable donations. It acknowledges the group's contributions to local leadership and civic life without imposing any new laws or policy changes. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to the lodge to commemorate the event.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution honors Thomas Falzarano, a former U.S. Navy veteran from Buffalo, New York, on the occasion of his scheduled Honor Flight on June 15, 2024. The measure formally recognizes Falzarano's service as a communications specialist during the Vietnam War and acknowledges his subsequent contributions as a special education teacher and community member. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to Falzarano and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. This action serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Directs the commissioner of health and commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to jointly promulgate rules and regulations requiring pediatric health care providers to screen children beginning at the age of 12 months for autism spectrum disorders during each wellness and preventative care examination and to conduct such screening annually until such child reaches age six, and thereafter at eleven and fourteen years of age.

Prohibits accessing or distributing certain sexually explicit depictions of children; prohibits consent to such depictions by anyone under eighteen years of age; makes such crimes eligible for bail; includes certain crimes as sex offenses.

Relates to the salaries of certain teachers and aides employed by boards of cooperative educational services; puts limits on certain administrative and clerical expenses.