Asm. Joe DeStefano

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill), requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim March 23-29, 2025, as "Cleaning Week" in New York State. It directly asks the Governor to formally recognize the contributions of cleaning professionals and organizations to public health, community well-being, and the environment. The resolution aligns with National Cleaning Week and aims to raise public awareness about the importance of cleanliness. It does not create new laws, funding, or regulations - it is purely a symbolic recognition effort.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (Assembly Resolution 189) asks Governor Hochul to officially recognize March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month" in New York, aligning with the National Association for Music Education's annual observance. It symbolically supports school music programs by honoring their value in student development and community engagement. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding - it serves as a formal request to the Governor to publicly celebrate music education in schools during March 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare February 2025 as "Library Lover's Month" in New York State, aligning with National Library Lover's Month. It does not create new laws or funding; it is a ceremonial recognition of libraries' roles as community hubs, educational resources, and safe spaces for all ages. The resolution highlights libraries' functions in providing books, technology, arts access, and preservation services. It was adopted by the Assembly on February 24, 2025, and will be sent to the Governor for consideration. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct policy impact on library operations or funding.

Authorizes the commissioner of health to adopt policies to exclude certain non-recurring items from income that would artificially inflate the availability of funds to meet current needs relating to eligibility for the program for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage.

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 901) creates an aging in place task force within the Office for the Aging to study how the state can help older adults remain in their homes and communities. The task force will examine specific areas like transportation improvements, zoning changes for home care, nutrition programs, fraud protections, home medical care, tax incentives, and private insurance options. Composed of 14 members including state agency leaders and legislative appointees, the task force must report its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2028. The bill does not create new programs but directs the state to study existing policies and potential changes to support aging in place.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025 as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month in New York State. It highlights the high prevalence of thyroid disease - including approximately 3,100 women and 1,000 men diagnosed with thyroid cancer annually in New York - to encourage public awareness and early recognition of symptoms. The resolution does not create new laws but aims to elevate community education about a condition affecting millions nationwide.

Requires a report on individuals who are the primary caregiver for an older adult, including the number of individuals who are primary caregivers for an older adult, the average age of a primary caregiver, the cost to an individual to provide care to an older adult, and the economic value and savings to the state of such individual's services.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for automobile brokers, requiring them to maintain a permanent physical location for their business and update their registration within thirty days if that address changes. It mandates that written contracts between brokers and consumers must include specific details such as the vehicle description, total price, estimated delivery date, and a clear statement that the broker cannot charge fees from both the buyer and the dealer. Additionally, the law requires these contracts to be easily cancellable with a full refund processed within ten business days if the final price exceeds the estimate by more than five percent or if the car is not delivered within thirty days of the estimated date. The legislation also enforces stricter advertising standards and requires that all mandatory contract terms be printed in bold, twelve-point type to ensure they are clearly visible to consumers.

Prevents the displacement of call center workers who provide call center services for the government in certain circumstances; provides protections for call center workers when contracts with call center contractors are terminated; requires new call center contractors to hire existing call center workers; protects collective bargaining agreements.