Asm. David Weprin

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.

Requires the office of children and family services to provide luggage to youth in foster care; provides that such luggage shall be distributed to social services districts for distribution to foster care youth; requires the office of children and family services to submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature about the distribution of luggage to foster care youth.

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 summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim May 9-15, 2025, as Stuttering Awareness Week in New York State, aligning with National Stuttering Awareness Week. It does not create new policies or services but formally asks the Governor to recognize and promote awareness of stuttering, a speech disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population. The resolution highlights the importance of public education and support for individuals who stutter, particularly regarding communication challenges and access to therapy. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect but aims to elevate visibility of the condition.

Maddy summaryBill A 268 prohibits the sale, lease, or offering of infant walkers by manufacturers, retailers, and other dealers within the state. It also restricts child care facilities from using or having infant walkers on their premises, except when deemed medically necessary by a professional for a specific child. The Office of Children and Family Services is directed to notify child care facilities and create rules for this restriction. Violations of the sales prohibition can result in injunctions and civil penalties up to $500 per sale.

Maddy summaryBill A 1316 prohibits employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and state or municipal agencies from using an individual's consumer credit history when making decisions about hiring, employment, or granting licenses and permits. This includes information from credit reports, credit scores, and details about an individual's payment history or debts. The bill outlines specific exceptions where credit history can still be considered, such as for law enforcement positions, jobs requiring federal security clearance, or roles involving significant financial authority or access to trade secrets. Additionally, agencies can still consider an applicant's failure to pay taxes, fines, or court-ordered judgments.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill (K 287) is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 123rd anniversary of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson's birthday. It formally recognizes April 9, 2025, through August 9, 2025, as "123 Days of Education" to honor the Rebbe's global educational and humanitarian work through Chabad-Lubavitch centers. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply asks the legislative body to pause and acknowledge this observance. It directly affects no individuals or groups, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Allows for no fault separation where the relationship between the spouses has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months; requires that issues of support and custody or visitation have been resolved.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires firearms dealers, gunsmiths, and licensing officers to include rifles and shotguns in mandatory warnings about firearm-related risks. It mandates that warnings be posted prominently at retail locations, distributed to buyers at purchase, and provided with license issuances, stating that access to these weapons increases risks of suicide, domestic violence deaths, and accidental child injuries. The warnings must appear in bold 26-point type on 8.5x11-inch materials and include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988). It affects all firearm sellers and license issuers in New York, building on prior requirements that previously used generic terms like "weapons." The bill does not restrict gun ownership but adds specific language to existing disclosure rules.