Asm. John Mikulin

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state and local registrars from charging any fees to issue certificates of still birth or fetal death. Under the new rules, these documents will be provided free of charge, removing the previous requirement to pay a fee similar to those for standard birth or death certifications. The change applies to all individuals requesting these vital records and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates New York as a "purple heart state," a symbolic title with no direct impact on laws or government operations. The legislation adds a single line to the state statutes to include this designation, which takes effect on January 1st of the following year. Because the change is purely commemorative and does not alter existing policies or affect specific groups, it serves as an honorary recognition rather than a functional policy update.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Nassau County to offer an extra twenty-five-year real property tax exemption for specific redevelopment projects. It applies to properties owned by mutual redevelopment companies or senior housing cooperatives where ending the initial tax break would cause significant increases in maintenance fees. Under the new rules, the county can extend the tax exemption or adjust existing extensions to prevent these financial burdens on residents. The legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Provides for the licensure of school psychology practitioners; authorizes the use of the title "licensed school psychology practitioner" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of licensed school psychology practitioners; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee); provides for issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances; identifies exempt persons.

Expands the offense of unlawfully dealing with a child in the second degree to include allowing a child less than eighteen years old to enter or remain in an establishment that serves alcohol and does not have an on-site kitchen.

Requires the office of special investigation to conclude investigations into alleged criminal offenses committed by police officers resulting in a death and issue a report within sixty days.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Civil Service Law to remove the maximum age limit of 35 for hiring municipal police officers. It allows individuals older than 35 to apply for police positions, provided they meet other merit and fitness requirements. The change also extends the maximum hiring age to 39 for certain situations where eligible lists are exhausted and no other candidates are available. Additionally, the legislation includes specific exceptions for applicants with up to six years of military service and those with prior employment at the Buffalo municipal housing authority. The new rules would take effect approximately 180 days after the bill becomes law.

Relates to requiring telephones capable of making local and long-distance telephone calls be in every nursing home patient's room, either at such patient's bedside or in the patient's room depending on the patient's mobility.

Relates to the classification of the drug xylazine as a schedule I controlled substance, and to the criminal sale and possession of xylazine or preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing xylazine.