Asm. David Weprin

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to officially proclaim March 15, 2025, as Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day in New York State. It does not create new laws or provide funding; instead, it formally requests the Governor recognize this date to raise public awareness about Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological condition causing involuntary muscle stiffness and spasms. The resolution highlights SPS affects approximately 1-2 people per million, has no cure, and requires symptom management. This is a symbolic gesture to encourage greater public understanding and research, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's surrogacy laws to clarify legal parentage and financial responsibilities. It requires courts to automatically issue parentage judgments declaring intended parents as the sole legal parents immediately after birth, while excluding surrogates and donors from parental rights. The bill mandates that intended parents cover all medical costs - including preconception care, pregnancy expenses, and 12 months of postnatal care - through comprehensive health insurance or escrow funds. These changes directly affect intended parents, surrogates, and healthcare providers involved in surrogacy arrangements. The provisions aim to streamline legal recognition and ensure financial accountability throughout the surrogacy process.

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.

Directs the commissioner of health to develop and implement a public awareness campaign on the safe storage of firearms, rifles and shotguns and child access and prevention.

Relates to notice of the posting and modification of a pamphlet on residential mortgages of which such information shall be provided to mortgage bankers and banking organizations.

Makes clarifying changes in regards to the purchase of flood insurance by mortgagors that exceeds certain limits upon a mortgagees request; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs to 12/31/2027; prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.

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 is a commemorative resolution, not a policy bill. It formally honors the late Lou Carnesecca, former St. John's University men's basketball coach (1965-1982, 1985-1992), who died on November 30, 2024. The resolution recognizes his Hall of Fame coaching career, impact on college basketball, and legacy as a mentor. It directs the legislative body to pause proceedings in his memory and send a copy of the resolution to his family. This resolution has no policy effect; it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 913) amends New York's data breach notification law to clarify when and how certain businesses must notify the Department of Financial Services (DFS) about breaches affecting New York residents. It requires covered entities (financial institutions regulated under 23 NYCRR 500.1) to provide DFS with details about breach notifications to consumers - such as timing, content, and the number of affected people - along with a copy of the consumer notice. This notification to DFS must be provided without delaying the business's direct notification to affected residents. The bill specifically applies only to financial entities under DFS oversight, not all businesses handling data breaches.