Asm. Sam Berger

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It formally designates November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day for the New York State Assembly to observe. The resolution directs the Assembly to pause its work on that date and encourages all New Yorkers to fly the American flag. It has no policy changes or funding impact - it solely expresses commemoration of veterans' service, referencing the historical origins of Veterans Day.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the minimum daily fee for temporary court interpreters in New York from $25 to $110. It requires town and village courts to cover the cost of fees exceeding $110 per day, shifting this responsibility from county courts. The law applies directly to temporary interpreters serving in court proceedings and affects local town/village budgets. Key provisions include the new $110 minimum rate and the requirement for towns/villages to pay for fees above this threshold when interpreting services are needed for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

Maddy summaryBill K 565 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes and honors the 125th Anniversary of Local Union No. 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). It acknowledges the union's contributions to the labor movement, industry, and civic life in New York State.

Requires electronic benefit transfer systems to allow for benefit recipients to cancel, lock or unlock a card associated with electronic benefit transfer services when fraud has been suspected or reported; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a formula for calculating state transportation aid for school districts based on expenditures made after 4 p.m. It directly affects school districts by setting specific funding limits for various school years, which increase annually until 2025, after which the funding amount is tied to personal income growth. The legislation defines a "base amount" derived from the 2012-2013 school year to serve as a reference point for these calculations and requires districts to maintain spending levels at least equal to that base amount. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025, or on the same date as a related 2024 law if that law has not yet taken effect by then.

Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists, for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.

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.

Prohibits insurers from reducing disability benefits due to the actual or anticipated receipt of social security disability benefits unless certain conditions are met.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drivers taking the pre-licensing course to operate a motor vehicle in New York to receive information on how to register as an organ and tissue donor. To implement this, the state commissioner must provide instructional handbooks containing donor registry details at every location where these courses are offered. Additionally, the bill mandates that instructors receive extra training to effectively teach various safety topics included in the curriculum. The changes will take effect approximately 270 days after the law is signed.