Rep. Brian Cunningham

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a new crime called vehicular homicide that applies to anyone who causes another person's death while driving a motor vehicle with a reckless disregard for human life. Under the proposed law, committing this offense would be classified as a class B felony, which is a serious criminal charge. The legislation would take effect approximately eight months after it is officially signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the sales tax exemption for pet food to include a broader range of products such as kibble, wet food, and fresh or frozen options. It specifically adds "specialty pet food" to the list of tax-free items, covering commercial feeds designed for animals classified as specialty pets under state law. By amending the tax law, the measure ensures that these additional food types are not subject to sales tax when purchased. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands retirement service credit eligibility for law enforcement officers within the New York State Division of State Police and several other agencies. It directly affects investigators and sworn officers employed by the New York Waterfront Commission starting July 1, 2023, as well as non-seasonally appointed sworn members, forest rangers, and police officers in the Department of Environmental Conservation. The legislation mandates that these individuals be covered under the same retirement provisions as state police officers and ensures their prior service is counted toward their total retirement credit. Additionally, it clarifies that service credit for state university police officers who meet specific training and tenure requirements will be calculated based on their final average salary. These changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to enter into agreements or easements on state-owned reforestation lands to help connect renewable energy projects located outside those areas to the power grid. The legislation ensures that any such agreements will not disrupt the primary purposes of the reforestation areas, such as conservation and timber management. All agreements made under this authority must be recorded and made publicly available on the Department's official website. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New York City district leadership teams to follow the city's open meetings law, which mandates that public meetings be open to residents with advance notice. It directly affects neighborhood-level leadership groups that currently operate without formal transparency rules. The law, incorporated into the city's administrative code, ensures these teams must hold meetings in public, provide meeting agendas ahead of time, and allow resident participation. The requirement takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis New York City bill mandates that every district and school leadership team must include at least one student representative. District teams must appoint a high school student chosen by the community superintendent, while school teams appoint a student selected by the team's chairperson. It directly affects all New York City public school leadership structures by requiring student participation in decision-making bodies. The policy change is purely procedural, establishing appointment rules without altering educational programs or funding.

Relates to prohibiting the exclusion of coverage for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint; provides that no insurer licensed or permitted by the superintendent to provide liability coverage to rental property owners shall exclude coverage for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint.

Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state-owned parking facilities with 50+ spaces. Facilities with 50-200 spaces must provide charging for at least 10% of spaces (or equivalent electrical capacity), while larger facilities (over 200 spaces) must provide for 20%. All stations must meet minimum electrical specs (40 amps, 208 volts) and comply with local electrical codes. The Office of General Services will handle installation, maintenance, and necessary electrical upgrades, with contracted work requiring prevailing wages. The law takes effect April 1st after enactment.

Expands the definition of mental health care provider for the purposes of the penal law; expands the conditions under which a person is deemed incapable of consent.