Asm. Stacey Pheffer Amato

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 412 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York. The resolution aims to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty and recognize the contributions of all police officers in the state.

Directs the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study of ecological restoration needs of Jamaica Bay; imposes a five-year moratorium on placing sediment or fill in the borrow pits in Jamaica Bay.

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic Assembly Resolution (K 213) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 18, 2025, as "Transit Employee Appreciation Day" in New York State. It honors approximately 200,000 transit workers - including drivers, mechanics, cleaners, and dispatchers - who provide essential daily transportation services and serve as frontline workers during emergencies. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these employees' contributions to public safety and community connectivity. It was adopted by the Assembly on March 18, 2025, and will be sent to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Lithuania's Independence Restoration Day (March 11, 1990) and honors Lithuania's historical journey to independence after periods of occupation. It recognizes New York State's significant Lithuanian American community, cultural landmarks like Lithuania Square, and ongoing U.S.-Lithuania diplomatic ties established in 1922. The resolution directs the New York State Assembly to formally pause its proceedings to celebrate this milestone and sends copies to the Lithuanian Consul General in New York and the Knights of Lithuania organization. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect but symbolically affirms cultural connections and shared values.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers the regional state park police from the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to the Division of State Police. It directly affects park police officers, their current employer, and the state police division by moving all duties, personnel, facilities, records, vehicles, and assets to the new division. Key provisions ensure employees face no salary reduction, retain accrued leave and seniority, and must pass background checks to join the state police; those with four or more years of service may skip standard promotion waiting periods. The transfer preserves ongoing cases, contracts, and rules without disruption, with the Division of State Police assuming all related responsibilities.

Requires the provision of information regarding the home energy assistance program for participants in the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in the state to cover at least two epinephrine auto-injector devices annually for emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions. It sets a strict $100 annual limit on out-of-pocket costs for these devices, meaning insured individuals cannot pay more than $100 regardless of their plan’s deductible or other cost-sharing requirements. The coverage applies to all qualifying health insurance plans (including those with high deductibles), though preventive care provisions remain unaffected by the deductible. This ensures affordable access to critical allergy treatment without requiring individuals to meet full plan deductibles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans covering medical care (including major medical and similar comprehensive policies) to cover prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider under New York's Education Law. It applies specifically to plans that already cover prescription drugs, mandating coverage without requiring additional plan changes. The coverage may still include standard deductibles and coinsurance, consistent with other benefits in the policy. This directly affects pregnant individuals and their insurance providers by ensuring access to a common prenatal supplement through existing health coverage.