Asm. Dave DiPietro

Provides a personal income tax credit in the amount of any fishing and/or hunting fees paid by members of the United States armed forces in active service.

Maddy summaryThis bill upgrades penalties for riot-related offenses under New York's penal law. It reclassifies riot in the first degree as a class D felony (previously a class E felony) and both riot in the second degree and inciting riot as class E felonies (previously misdemeanors). The bill also ties riot charges to stricter bail rules, making individuals charged with riot offenses ineligible for release on their own recognizance if they simultaneously committed other crimes like arson or property damage during the disturbance. These changes directly affect people who participate in or incite riots, particularly during events involving property damage or harm to others.

Authorizes the state to allow counties to opt out of the county cost of medical assistance payments to any new enrollees who have either never received such benefits or who have reenrolled after a period of absence; directs the commissioner of health to apply for any and all federal waivers required to implement the provisions of this subdivision.

Provides that the current real property tax exemption for persons over 65 may also be extended to those persons who are totally and permanently disabled; requires that municipalities shall provide by local law that such exemptions shall be granted to either those 65 years of age or older or to those who are totally and permanently disabled, or to both categories of persons.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certified handicapped individuals to use ATVs on public lands *only* for transportation purposes when entering or exiting areas used for hunting during the hunting season. It specifically permits ATVs for accessing hunting grounds, not for general travel on public lands. Non-handicapped individuals remain prohibited from using ATVs on public lands except where designated for ATV use under existing rules. The change applies exclusively to transportation related to hunting access during the designated season.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York school districts to create policies enabling home-schooled students to try out for and join district interscholastic sports teams. It requires these students to meet the same academic, health, and behavioral standards as enrolled public school students, including annual academic verification and age/eligibility rules. Home-schooled students would only be eligible to participate with their district of residence and must arrange their own transportation. The policy is optional for school districts and does not mandate participation.

Relates to establishing the born alive abortion survivors' protection act that places requirements on health care practitioners present at the time a child is born alive during an abortion.

Maddy summaryBill A 7407 permits public schools to utilize or display indigenous names for their extracurricular activities, such as sports teams. It defines "indigenous names" as those referring to indigenous persons, tribes, cultures, or traditions. The bill mandates the education commissioner to adopt regulations allowing this practice and to repeal any inconsistent rules. Notably, it does not prevent the commissioner from prohibiting public schools from using indigenous *logos or mascots*, distinct from names, except for classroom instruction.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes damaging or stealing property that commemorates a historical figure a class C felony. It specifically targets real or personal property like monuments, markers, or street signs honoring individuals with historical or cultural significance, whether they are living or deceased. To be charged, a person must intentionally damage or steal such property without legal right or reasonable belief they have one. The law applies directly to individuals who commit these acts against historically significant commemorations.

Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for five years or as long as gas is produced in paying quantities.