Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.
Authorizes a study on lithium-ion battery fires and prevention to review the severity of lithium-ion battery fires, including what specific components of the battery causes severe fires; examine the effectiveness of lithium fireproof blankets on such fires; examine the current measures of safety implemented by fire departments across New York in relation to lithium-ion battery fires; requires a report to the governor and the legislature; makes related provisions.
Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.
Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.
Maddy summaryBill A 1994 amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding parking violations. It provides that if a parking ticket is missing, incorrect, or illegible in its required information, the violation must be dismissed. This bill removes the requirement for the charged individual to formally apply for such a dismissal. Furthermore, these defenses can be raised and result in dismissal even after a default judgment has been entered for the parking violation. It applies to all parking notices issued on or after the bill's effective date.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 27, 2026, as Children of the Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York State. The resolution highlights the suffering of children during the Holocaust and aims to increase public awareness of this historical event. It does not create new laws or change policies, but rather serves as a formal commemorative proclamation. The bill was adopted by the legislature and sent to the governor for signature.
Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.
Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2026 as Caribbean Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution aims to honor the cultural contributions of Caribbean people and their descendants to New York's diverse community. It directs the governor to issue a formal proclamation for the month, following a similar tradition established at the federal level. Once signed, the governor will send a copy of the resolution to the state legislature to complete the process.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New York City Department of Sanitation to create and maintain a public list of individuals and entities convicted of illegal dumping. The registry will be posted on the department's website and will include the name of the offender, the specific nature of the violation, and the penalty imposed. This information will remain available for a period of three years after the conviction. The law applies to anyone found guilty of violating the city's administrative code regarding illegal dumping.
