Asm. Karen McMahon

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.

Maddy summaryBill A 7467 expands the legal definitions of "sewage" and "sewerage system" for specific water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities. It explicitly includes "stormwater" within these definitions, meaning these authorities will legally manage stormwater as part of their waste and collection systems. The bill also defines "stormwater" as unabsorbed flow from rain or meltwater on the ground or other surfaces. This aims to clarify the responsibilities of these authorities for the collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal of stormwater.

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.

Provides additional protections for sensitive health information; requires all health information networks, electronic health record systems, and health care providers to provide patients with a right to restrict the disclosures of such patient's health information; defines terms; provides for exceptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 2, 2026, as Polonia Day, also known as Polish National Flag Day. The resolution honors the Polish community in New York State by acknowledging their historical contributions and cultural heritage, particularly in Western New York. It directs the Governor to issue a proclamation and sends copies of the bill to Polish-American organizations across the state. This measure is a commemorative action that does not change laws or create new government programs.

Provides that charter school applicants shall first apply to the community district education council or the board of education of the school district for approval for renewal of a charter within a certain amount of time and public hearings shall be conducted on such proposed application.

Requires health care plans and payors to have a minimum of twelve and one-half percent of their total expenditures on physical and mental health annually be for primary care services.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate April 2026 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The measure aims to highlight the rising rates of this disease and encourage the public to seek early screening for symptoms like persistent heartburn. By raising awareness, the resolution hopes to educate New Yorkers about the link between gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal cancer. The bill is a symbolic gesture that does not create new laws or funding but serves to bring attention to the issue through a formal proclamation.

Exempts the village of Williamsville fire department, located in the village of Williamsville, county of Erie, from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of its membership.