Asm. Larinda Hooks

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the "Safekeeping and Access to Video Evidence (SAVE) Act," requires local governments to retain video recordings from public security cameras. It mandates that recordings from cameras in public spaces, or those used by police, fire, ambulance, or healthcare services during public interactions, be kept for a minimum of fifteen months. If a local government faces a legal claim, the relevant recordings must be held until the litigation concludes or fifteen months, whichever is longer. These recordings must be stored securely and made accessible to officials who respond to information requests.

Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools, or the revision of any charter in, or within a five mile radius of, the Hempstead union free school district, the Uniondale union free school district, or the Roosevelt union free school district.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new license allowing supermarkets meeting specific size and sales criteria to sell wine in sealed containers (like bottles or cans) for off-premises consumption. To qualify, a store must primarily sell food (over 65% of revenue) and be at least 4,000 square feet, with a $10,000 franchise fee required. Licenses cannot be granted within 200 feet of schools/churches or 500 feet of liquor stores. Local governments can set time/place rules but cannot block licenses that meet these state standards.

Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York's Department of Transportation (DOT) to study general aviation flight operations within the state. The DOT must collect data on aircraft registrations, flight operations, crash statistics (including causes, fatalities, and costs since 2018), and compare safety records with other states. The study will identify potential safety improvements, and the DOT must submit a final report to state officials within two years of the bill's effective date. The study directly affects DOT's responsibilities and indirectly impacts general aviation operators and safety regulators.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's public assistance eligibility rules to streamline determinations and clarify household composition. It requires annual adjustments to income thresholds using federal poverty guidelines (e.g., a three-person NYC household without special needs becomes ineligible at the federal poverty level), and allows caregivers to exclude children's unearned income from household calculations. It also clarifies that parents must apply with minor children seeking aid unless excluded, while updating asset exemptions like vehicle value limits (up to $12,000 for 2018+) and tuition savings accounts. These changes directly affect low-income households applying for state assistance programs, particularly those with children.

Eliminates the ability of judicial candidates for office who are enrolled in a particular party to automatically be allowed to run as a candidate in another party's primary election.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates five "centers for excellence" and ten outpatient treatment centers across New York State specifically for sickle cell disease care. Centers for excellence (located north of Putnam and Orange counties) receive $500,000 annually for specialized research and treatment, while outpatient centers receive $250,000 annually to manage patient care. It also modifies opioid prescribing rules to exempt sickle cell disease patients from a 3-month prescription limit, ensuring access to necessary pain management. The law directly affects sickle cell patients by expanding access to specialized care centers and clarifying treatment protocols.

Suspends the registration of vehicles which have been documented multiple times by a photo speed violation monitoring system for speeding in a highway construction or maintenance work area.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum number of academic years students can receive tuition assistance under New York's program from four to six years. It directly affects undergraduate students enrolled in eligible degree programs at New York institutions. Key provisions include raising the limit to six years for standard programs, seven years for programs normally requiring five years, and four years for two-year programs. The change applies to all students receiving aid after the bill's effective date, extending their eligibility period for tuition support.