Asm. Ed Ra

Requires the legislature to provide funding to reimburse localities for the costs associated with expenditures made as a requirement of any law which mandates the undertaking of a new program or increases the level of service of an existing program by a locality; requires the legislature to establish procedures for the allocation of funds among the local governments.

Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission where it affects more than two percent of the population of any district contained in such plan.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York State on January 19, 2026, by formally recognizing Dr. King's legacy and contributions to civil rights and social justice. It serves as a symbolic legislative gesture - adopted by the Assembly - to honor his work and does not create new laws, policies, or affect any specific group through legal mechanisms.

Includes in the class E felony of vehicular assault in the second degree, the causing of serious physical injury while operating a vehicle with suspended, revoked or no license; creates the crime of vehicular homicide.

Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt the first $100,000 of an individual's private pension income from state income tax. It applies to regular pension payments from retirement plans based on prior employment, such as 401(k)s or IRAs, for people aged 59.5 or older. Married couples filing jointly would calculate the exemption as if they filed separately. The bill increases the state tax exclusion for pension income from $20,000 to $100,000 annually.

Provides that certain crimes of child abuse may be amended to give the plaintiff until they reach 55 years of age; provides that where acts or omissions giving rise to a claim and occurred in more than one jurisdiction, New York courts shall have jurisdiction where the plaintiff resided in this state for a substantial portion of childhood or received a substantial portion of the treatment or medical control in this state; voids any insurance policy which purports to exclude or limit coverage for certain claims where an action to recover damages for injury resulting from child abuse, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, medical neglect, or medical negligence committed against a person when such person was under eighteen years of age; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to officially designate January 9, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but seeks ceremonial recognition of law enforcement professionals. The resolution cites the dangers and difficulties of law enforcement work and aligns with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It is a symbolic gesture intended to honor officers' service, with no direct impact on citizens or legal requirements.

Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

Requires the court to make an individualized determination whether a defendant poses a current physical threat to any person or to public safety when making a bail determination.