Asm. Dave DiPietro

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 9261) formally dedicates a specific bridge on New York State Route 19 in Wyoming County (bridge number 3320070, between Castile and Perry) to LTJG Brock Wendel Yates through a ceremonial naming. It requires the state transportation commissioner to install signs stating "Bridge Dedicated to LTJG Brock Wendel Yates" but explicitly states this is purely ceremonial - no official name change to the bridge will occur, and the dedication will not disrupt highway commerce. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it illegal to protest within 1,000 feet of a funeral location during specific times: one hour before and one hour after the funeral ceremony. It prohibits activities like loud noise, blocking access to the cemetery, displaying signs (unless part of the service), or distributing materials that disrupt the funeral. Violations are classified as a class B misdemeanor (or class A if repeated), with each day of violation counted separately. The law directly affects protesters who engage in such activities near funerals, aiming to protect the peace of funeral services.

Authorizes the medical testing for infection with the AIDS virus of certain incarcerated individuals applying for certain privileges such as marriage, temporary release program, and family reunions; authorizes the disclosure of such test results for such purposes; authorizes the notification of correctional personnel of incarcerated individuals having symptoms of AIDS; authorizes commissioner to deny access of the incarcerated individual to such privileges if they test positive.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes upper age limits for supervised firearms training in New York. It eliminates the previous 16- and 21-year caps for individuals participating in rifle/shotgun instruction (Section 1) and pistol/revolver range use (Section 3), allowing anyone aged 14+ (with prior qualifications) to train without an upper age restriction. The key change modifies existing penal law sections to remove the phrases "but under sixteen" and "but under twenty-one," keeping only the minimum age requirements. This directly affects New Yorkers seeking supervised firearms instruction or range practice, including adults who previously faced age barriers. The bill amends specific training supervision provisions to permit indefinite participation for qualified individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state-funded dental insurance program for New York state resident veterans who lack equivalent dental coverage from other sources. The program, integrated into the state employee dental insurance plan, provides comprehensive dental care with copayments based on income and disability level - waiving all costs for veterans with a 50%+ disability rating. Applicants must prove veteran status, residency, income, disability rating, and absence of other coverage. The state has appropriated $5 million to fund the program, effective 180 days after enactment.

Authorizes the department of transportation to establish and implement a state memorial sign program to memorialize persons who died due to injuries sustained in a fatal motor vehicle crash on state highways.

Defines therapeutic agriculture for the purposes of community gardens as the use of agricultural activities as a means of promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being, rehabilitation and therapy for certain individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7452) commemorates fallen firefighters from Boston, New York, by designating a specific bridge on Rice Hill Road (crossing State Route 219) for ceremonial recognition. It requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain signage stating "Bridge Dedicated to Boston NY Fallen Firefighters" without changing the bridge's official name. The bill is purely symbolic, with no impact on highway naming or commerce, as explicitly stated in the text.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 6969) honors Maintenance Supervisor Stephen C. Ebling by dedicating a specific bridge - the one on Eden Evans Center Road crossing the New York State Thruway in Erie County - to him with a ceremonial sign. The legislation requires the New York State Thruway Authority to install a sign stating "Bridge Dedicated to Maintenance Supervisor Stephen C. Ebling" but clarifies this is purely symbolic, with no change to the bridge's official name or impact on commerce. It does not alter the highway system's legal designation or affect any policy. The bill is procedural and ceremonial, focusing solely on recognition.

Extends the expiration of the authorization to the county of Wyoming to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax from November 30, 2025 to November 30, 2027.