Asm. Michaelle Solages

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), introduced and adopted on June 11, 2025. It formally commemorates June 14, 2025, as Flag Day to honor the anniversary of the Continental Congress's 1777 resolution establishing the U.S. flag. The resolution contains historical context about the flag's origins and previous commemorations but has no binding effect or policy changes. It serves only as a symbolic recognition with no direct impact on citizens or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to proclaim October 17, 2025, as Black Poetry Day in New York. It directly affects the Governor, who would issue the official proclamation. The resolution honors Black poetry heritage, specifically referencing Jupiter Hammon (the first African-American to publish poetry in 1760) and aligns with existing observances of National Black Poetry Day. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Clarifies that certain provisions related to statewide opioid settlement agreements shall cover settlements and releases related to any entities involved in the prescription drug marketing, supply and payment chain that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic through illegal conduct.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 743 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Fibroid Awareness Month in New York. It highlights that uterine fibroids disproportionately affect African American women and have significant health and economic impacts, including high medical costs and lost productivity. The resolution does not create new laws or funding - it is a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness about fibroids through the Governor's proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a law), adopted by the Assembly, urging Governor Hochul to officially designate October 6, 2025, as "Child Health Day" in New York State. It aligns with the existing National Child Health Day observed on the first Monday of October. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or requirements; it simply requests the Governor issue a proclamation to raise public awareness about children's health. It directly affects the Governor (who may or may not act) and aims to promote community focus on child health through ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate June 12-16, 2025, as Infant Mental Health Awareness Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation recognizing the importance of infant mental health during the critical first five years of life. The proclamation aims to raise public awareness about how early emotional development and nurturing relationships impact lifelong well-being. This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive legislative change.

Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as "Plastic Free Month" in New York State, encouraging residents to reduce single-use plastic use. It does not create new laws or requirements but recognizes the Plastic Free July Initiative, which highlights New York's annual disposal of 9.37 billion single-use plastic bags and $12.5 million spent on plastic waste removal in NYC. The resolution aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution through a month-long educational challenge, urging New Yorkers to refuse single-use plastics like bags, cups, and straws. It is a symbolic gesture by the legislature, not a binding policy change.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to officially proclaim May 31, 2025, as "Save Your Hearing Day" in New York State, aligning with National Save Your Hearing Day. It does not create new laws or policies but requests the Governor issue a formal proclamation to raise public awareness about hearing health and prevention. The resolution highlights the importance of hearing care, citing historical context and the annual observance of National Save Your Hearing Day during Better Hearing and Speech Month. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting community awareness of hearing health, without imposing requirements or funding.