Asm. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) commending the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) for hosting its 2025 Annual West Indian Day Carnival Parade on September 1, 2025. It recognizes WIADCA's role in promoting Caribbean culture, supporting community programs, and contributing to Brooklyn's economy through its annual parade. The resolution does not change any laws or allocate funds; it simply expresses legislative support through formal commendation. Copies will be sent to WIADCA as a gesture of recognition.

Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect; provides that an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by such practice's discriminatory effect, even if such practice was not motivated by a discriminatory intent.

Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on Brooklyn College constructing a micro-grid to study the feasibility, efficiency, and energy saving costs if such a micro-grid was constructed on campus.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate May 27-31, 2025, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in New York State. It directly affects New Yorkers by promoting public education about postpartum depression (PPD), a condition impacting about 1 in 7 women after childbirth. The resolution aims to reduce stigma and encourage early identification and support for affected individuals and families through statewide awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires doctors, physician assistants, and specialist assistants who've been found guilty of specific misconduct (like sexual abuse, drug abuse harming patients, or criminal convictions involving patient harm) to provide written disclosure about their probation status before a patient's first appointment. The disclosure must include the reason for misconduct, penalties, practice restrictions, and contact details for the disciplinary office, and patients must sign a copy before treatment begins. Patients can cancel appointments without charge after receiving this notice, and providers must document the disclosure. Exceptions apply during medical emergencies or for incapacitated patients where immediate care is needed.

Permits the state board of elections to join certain multistate voter list maintenance organizations and provide such organizations with certain voter information; requires the state to join a multistate voter list maintenance organization on or before July 31, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 21, 2025, as MWBE Advocacy Day in the State of New York. The aim of this proclamation is to recognize and support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and their economic empowerment throughout the state.

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.

Authorizes any person who is licensed or certified as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, podiatrist or athletic trainer by a foreign government or another state or territory to provide medical services during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 26.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 437 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Haitian Heritage Month in the State of New York. The resolution highlights the rich culture, history, and significant contributions of Haitian people to New York and the United States.