Asm. Ari Brown

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts wood burning used for recreation, building heating, cooking, or food preparation from certain greenhouse gas emissions regulations. It directly affects rural residents and small communities who rely on wood-burning for these everyday purposes. The law modifies environmental conservation rules to exclude these specific wood-burning activities from compliance requirements tied to New York's 2019 climate law. The exemption applies immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Directs the coordination of policies and services of the traumatic brain injury program with the office for the prevention of domestic violence; includes the executive director of the office for the prevention of domestic violence on the traumatic brain injury services coordinating council.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State laws to officially recognize threats or harm to animals as a form of coercive control used in domestic violence situations. It directly affects legal proceedings by requiring specialized training for mental health professionals and social workers who evaluate child custody cases involving domestic abuse. The training curriculum will include specific instruction on how abusers use animal cruelty to intimidate victims and manipulate family court outcomes. By integrating this definition into existing statutes, the legislation ensures that judges and evaluators better understand the full scope of abusive tactics when making custody decisions.

Maddy summaryNew York's Senate Bill A 10321 requires solar and wind energy companies to provide financial security - such as bonds from licensed sureties - before receiving permits for their projects. This security must cover the estimated cost of restoring land after the project ends and remains in effect until reclamation is approved by the commission or office. Companies must replace canceled security within 30 days, and remain personally liable for any reclamation costs not covered by the security. Government entities like municipalities are exempt from these requirements.

Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the law regarding aggravated assault against police officers by removing the requirement that the attacker must use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. Under the current proposal, a person would be charged with this class B felony if they intentionally cause serious physical injury to an officer they know is performing official duties, regardless of whether a weapon was involved. The change directly affects how such assaults are prosecuted and classified, ensuring that serious injuries inflicted without a weapon are treated with the same severity as those involving weapons. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as "Pete's Law," removes the time limit for prosecuting drivers who flee the scene of an accident that results in a death. Under current rules, legal action must be taken within a specific period, but this change allows authorities to initiate charges at any time, regardless of how much time has passed since the incident. The law specifically targets hit-and-run cases involving fatalities and does not apply to accidents where no one dies. It will not take effect immediately but will begin 120 days after it is officially signed into law.

Provides that a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person recklessly or with intent to cause physical injury to another person causes physical injury to another person in any place, conveyance, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit; provides that a person is guilty of assault in the first degree when with intent to cause serious physical injury to another person such person causes such injury to such other person in any place, conveyance, or vehicle used for public transportation or public transit.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called aggravated disorderly conduct, which applies to individuals who intentionally or recklessly block traffic or prevent people from entering or leaving buildings during unauthorized protests or assemblies. The offense is classified as a class A misdemeanor and is designated as a specified offense, meaning it triggers specific legal procedures associated with hate crimes. Additionally, the legislation updates rules regarding bail, allowing courts to deny release on one's own recognizance for this new charge if there is reasonable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a reservation preference for New York state residents at state parks and recreational facilities. It authorizes the state to allow residents to book cabins and campsites up to ten months in advance, while non-residents are limited to nine months. To enforce this preference, residents booking more than nine months ahead must show a valid New York driver's license or ID card upon arrival. The changes take effect on May 1st of the year following the bill's passage.