Asm. Stacey Pheffer Amato

Amends the real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty to permit continuation of such exemption for volunteer members with service between two and five years.

Relates to age and service eligibility requirements for ordinary retirement for members of the unified court system; restores 55/30 for all members; reduces the retirement age from 63 to 62.

Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.

Maddy summaryBill A 3729 would provide a 50% exemption from real property taxes on the primary residence of surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Local governments would need to pass a law or resolution to implement this exemption, which applies to primary homes including certain cooperative housing arrangements. Eligibility requires proof the officer died while on duty, verified through documentation like death certificates or service records. This policy change directly affects surviving spouses of fallen officers by reducing their property tax burden.

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases special accidental death benefits for families of state and local government employees covered by retirement systems. It adjusts the benefit amount as a percentage of the deceased member's salary based on the year of death, with higher percentages for deaths in earlier years (e.g., 313.2% for deaths in 1977) and lower percentages for more recent years (e.g., 3.0% for 2023 deaths, phasing to 0% by 2025). The benefit is paid to surviving spouses, children under 18 (or under 23 if students), or parents if no immediate family exists. The changes apply to both municipal employees and retirement system members, effective July 1, 2025.

Authorizes the removal of police officer candidates from an eligible list when such candidate does not meet psychological fitness requirements or lacks good moral character standards.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill) asking Governor Hochul to officially recognize October 15, 2025, as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" in New York State. It directly affects families who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant death by urging state recognition of their grief. The resolution requests the Governor issue a proclamation to raise awareness, aligning with an international observance held on October 15th each year. It does not create new laws, funding, or services, but aims to increase public acknowledgment of this tragedy.

Relates to the terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of troopers in the division of state police and salary schedules for members of such unit; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit; provides for the payment of overtime pursuant to the terms of any agreement (Part A); relates to the terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of commissioned and non-commissioned officers in the division of state police and salary schedules for members of such unit; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit (Part B).

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution K 463 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week in New York State. This resolution aims to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, particularly those who have died in the line of duty.