Asm. Jessica González-Rojas

Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

Maddy summaryBill K 518 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 214th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Paraguay, to be celebrated on May 15, 2025. It acknowledges the historical significance of this event and the contributions of Paraguayans to the state and nation. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Paraguayan organizations in New York.

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.

Relates to requiring gender neutral bathrooms in state-owned buildings; provides that if no single-occupancy bathroom can be designated as gender neutral in a state-owned building, a multiple-occupancy bathroom shall be designated as gender neutral instead; requires state-owned and state-leased buildings to provide adequate notice regarding gender neutral bathrooms.

Relates to the continuity of family planning services in the state; establishes a family planning program in the department of health to ensure the continuity of family planning services in the state; covers family planning providers who lost eligibility for federal funding under Title X of the Federal Public Health Service Act.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to designate February 24, 2025, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day in New York. It does not create new policies or funding but aims to raise public awareness about domestic violence through official recognition. The resolution cites statistics on domestic violence prevalence across demographics and emphasizes the need for prevention efforts. It was adopted by the Assembly on February 24, 2025, and will be sent to the Governor for consideration.

Provides incarcerated individuals with access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing in accordance with certain nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State agencies, boards, departments, and commissions that collect demographic data on ancestry or ethnic origin to establish separate collection categories for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) groups. Instead of being included in a broader "White group," agencies must use distinct categories for specific North African groups (e.g., Egyptian, Moroccan) and Middle Eastern groups (e.g., Yemeni, Lebanese), plus a category for other MENA groups. The collected data, if of sufficient quality, must be included in demographic reports and made publicly available on agency websites, with personal identifying information remaining confidential, starting January 1, 2027. Agencies unable to comply must post a public progress report detailing their steps and an estimated timeframe for compliance.

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 symbolic resolution (not a bill), asking Governor Hochul to officially designate February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day" in New York State. It commemorates Rosa Parks' birthday and highlights ongoing transit inequities in New York, such as limited service in non-Manhattan areas and affordability barriers. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but requests the Governor issue a proclamation to recognize transit access as a civil right. It was adopted by the Assembly on February 4, 2025.