Asm. Jessica González-Rojas

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate October 11, 2026, as Coming Out Day in the state. The measure does not change any laws or create new programs but serves as a formal recognition of the annual event that encourages LGBTQ+ individuals to share their identities with friends and family. By requesting this proclamation, the legislature aims to raise awareness about diversity and support the community without altering existing policies. The resolution is intended solely for ceremonial purposes and will be sent to the Governor for her signature.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 34th anniversary of the Queens Pride Parade scheduled for June 7, 2026. It highlights the parade's history as a significant event for the LGBTQ community in New York City, honoring its founders and the memory of Julio Rivera, whose tragic death inspired its creation. The measure directs the legislative body to pause briefly to acknowledge the parade's role in fostering community support and visibility. Finally, it ensures that a copy of this resolution is sent to the organizers of the New Queens Pride event.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York State laws to strictly limit how long police can hold individuals in custody before formally charging them. It defines "without unnecessary delay" as occurring within twenty-four hours of arrest, requiring the immediate release of anyone held longer if proper procedures are not followed. Additionally, the bill creates a legal presumption that detaining someone for more than twenty-four hours without an arraignment is unlawful, shifting the burden of proof to authorities to show the delay was absolutely necessary. These changes directly impact law enforcement agencies and individuals facing pre-charge detention by enforcing tighter timelines and strengthening legal protections against prolonged holding.

Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering labor-related legal costs or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers through rates, charges, surcharges, adjustment mechanisms, riders, or reconciliation mechanisms; defines labor-related legal activity.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Department of Health to create and maintain a dedicated menopause information webpage on its website within 180 days. The webpage must cover key topics including the stages of menopause (perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause), treatment and management options, and associated symptoms and health complications. It directly affects residents seeking accessible, official health information about menopause. The mandate focuses on providing factual, standardized resources to the public, with no additional funding or enforcement mechanisms specified.

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Provides for adult changing tables to be placed within an enclosed restroom facility or other similar private facility that is for use by persons with disabilities who need help with diapering at commercial places of public amusement and state-owned buildings open to the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's public health agency to create an awareness campaign about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms. The campaign must provide clear, evidence-based information on HRT types, benefits, risks, side effects, and current medical guidelines. It directly affects people experiencing perimenopause or menopause by improving access to accurate health information. The law mandates that campaign materials cover symptom management, health risks, and treatment options as specified in the public health code.

Requires the display of certain labels and warnings on gas stoves sold, displayed for sale, or offered for sale at retail to a consumer in this state; authorizes the department of state to adopt regulations regarding the placement and format of such labels; provides for penalties; authorizes the attorney general to enforce such provisions.

Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated people, to provide incarcerated people opportunities for personal contact with relatives, friends, clergy, volunteers and other persons to promote better institutional adjustment and better community adjustment upon release.