Asm. Karen McMahon

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate February 21, 2025, as "Mother Language Day" in New York State, aligning with the global International Mother Language Day observed on that date. It recognizes the importance of linguistic diversity and multilingualism, referencing UNESCO's establishment of the day to promote awareness of endangered languages and language preservation efforts. The resolution does not create new laws or affect specific groups; it is a symbolic gesture to honor linguistic heritage and cultural diversity. It cites historical context, including the 1952 Dhaka university protests, and global statistics about language endangerment. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly and will be sent to the Governor for consideration.

Relates to including information about Down Syndrome in the health care and wellness education and outreach program; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (No. 93) honors Frank P. Raquet for his 50 years of dedicated service to the East Amherst Fire Department, recognizing his roles as Lieutenant, President, and committee leader, as well as his resilience after a 1984 injury. It is a symbolic gesture by the legislative body with no policy changes or direct effects on any group. The resolution, adopted on February 5, 2025, formally acknowledges Raquet's community contributions and includes a copy to be presented to him.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim February 5, 2025, as Girls and Women in Sports Day in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It aims to celebrate women athletes' achievements, promote gender equity in sports, and encourage girls' participation - consistent with National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) established since 1987. The resolution does not create new laws but requests a ceremonial proclamation to highlight progress made since Title IX and inspire community engagement. It was adopted by the Assembly on February 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jon Kemp for 50 years of service with the Main-Transit Fire Department in Amherst, New York. It recognizes his roles as Safety Officer, Fire Captain, Assistant Chief, and Fire Chief, along with his community involvement and work with the nonprofit C-HOPE. The resolution formally acknowledges his dedication at the department's Annual Installation of Officers on February 1, 2025, and directs that a copy be presented to him. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or funding impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York state-owned parking facilities with at least 50 spaces to install electric vehicle charging stations in a percentage of spots ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on the facility's total size. The Office of General Services is tasked with installing and maintaining these stations, which must meet specific electrical capacity standards, and is authorized to hire licensed electricians if upgrades to the power system are needed. The law applies to public, employee, and pay-per-use parking areas and would have taken effect on April 1 of the following year. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor in December 2024 and subsequently tabled, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the laws governing wrongful death lawsuits to clarify exactly what types of money can be awarded to the surviving family members of a deceased person. It explicitly allows juries or courts to grant compensation for funeral costs, medical bills incurred before death, grief, and the loss of financial support, guidance, and companionship. The legislation also defines who is eligible to receive these damages, including spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, and individuals who stood in a parent-like role to the deceased. Additionally, the bill sets specific rules for how the awarded money must be shared among eligible survivors based on their individual losses and outlines how legal fees and other expenses are handled.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates East Harlem, also known as "El Barrio," as a cultural district by amending the state's arts and cultural affairs law. The legislation defines the district's boundaries as the area between East 96th and 125th Streets, bounded by Fifth Avenue and the East River. Once designated, the Council on the Arts is authorized to provide grants, technical assistance, and other support to cultural institutions within this specific region to promote its cultural significance. The law also allows the council to designate additional cultural districts in the future, provided they are compact, contiguous areas with a shared cultural heritage.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the state from issuing permits for drilling, deepening, or converting wells that use carbon dioxide to enhance natural gas or oil production. It specifically targets operations involving carbon dioxide injection for completing or recompleting resources, alongside wells that use high-volume hydraulic fracturing defined as injecting 300,000 gallons or more of water. The law applies to any applicant seeking authorization for these specific well activities and takes effect immediately upon signing.