Asm. Andrew Molitor

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution honoring Robin Kestler, a retired Direct Support Professional who has received the 2026 New York State Direct Support Professional of the Year award from ANCOR. The measure recognizes her thirty years of service supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, highlighting her leadership, community advocacy, and personal dedication to those she cared for. By pausing legislative proceedings to acknowledge her achievements, the Assembly formally transmits a copy of this resolution to Kestler as a gesture of appreciation for her contributions to the field.

Requires all sex offenders convicted by the state be placed in the online directory; establishes what information shall be required to be disclosed for level one sex offenders.

Enacts the "small business health plan act" which provides small businesses opportunities to provide health insurance to owners and employees by exempting such insurance from certain requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the notice requirements for landlords operating in municipalities with good cause eviction laws. It allows landlords to omit a specific mandatory notice from initial leases, lease renewals, and eviction-related documents. The change directly affects rental properties located within designated good cause eviction areas. By removing this requirement, the legislation simplifies the documentation landlords must include when initiating or renewing tenancy agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows medical assistants to administer vaccines in outpatient clinics under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It requires that vaccines be recommended by the CDC and that medical assistants complete appropriate training and supervision as defined by state regulations. The law directly affects medical assistants, healthcare providers, and patients in outpatient settings by expanding the scope of practice for medical assistants in vaccine administration. It amends the Education Law and Public Health Law to establish these specific conditions for vaccine delegation.

Authorizes the village of Mayville to transfer the funds of the Mayville ambulance reserve fund and the Mayville fire and rescue equipment reserve fund to the newly formed North Lake Fire District reserve accounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a one-time energy price refund credit for New York state taxpayers who lived in the state during 2024 and meet specific income limits. Eligible residents receive between $150 and $400 depending on their filing status and income level, with higher amounts available for married couples and lower incomes. The credit is calculated based on 2024 tax information and will be issued as a refund or tax credit for the 2026 tax year. The legislation also ensures that any portion of the credit included in federal income will not be subject to New York state or local income tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Chautauqua County to discontinue using specific vacant reforested lands (described in detail as three parcels totaling ~41.5 acres) for recreation or reforestation purposes. The county may sell or transfer these lands only after acquiring new adjacent parkland parcels, with the goal of expanding existing parklands. The authorization requires county approval of terms and conditions for the land transfer.

Directs the commissioner of education to develop curriculum for firearm safety classes in schools; provides for schools to be able to provide firearm safety instruction which can be used to obtain a hunting license.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals sections 240 and 241 of New York's labor law, commonly known as the "scaffolding law," which imposed liability for injuries during construction work performed at elevated heights. It also amends other laws to remove references to these repealed sections, ensuring consistency across labor and construction regulations. The bill directly affects construction workers, employers, and contractors who previously had to comply with the liability standards for elevated work. The key change eliminates a legal framework requiring accountability for specific construction-related injury claims at height, streamlining related regulations without creating new obligations.