Asm. Grace Lee

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases special accidental death benefits for families of state and local government employees covered by retirement systems. It adjusts the benefit amount as a percentage of the deceased member's salary based on the year of death, with higher percentages for deaths in earlier years (e.g., 313.2% for deaths in 1977) and lower percentages for more recent years (e.g., 3.0% for 2023 deaths, phasing to 0% by 2025). The benefit is paid to surviving spouses, children under 18 (or under 23 if students), or parents if no immediate family exists. The changes apply to both municipal employees and retirement system members, effective July 1, 2025.

Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Assembly requesting Governor Hochul to officially recognize June 4, 2025, as "Global Running Day" in New York State. It asks the Governor to proclaim the date to celebrate running as a healthy, accessible form of exercise, aligning with a national initiative. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any individuals or groups directly - it is a ceremonial gesture to promote wellness awareness. The Assembly adopted it on June 5, 2025, to memorialize the Governor for this recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to New York's cultural and economic fabric. The resolution is purely ceremonial, aimed at promoting awareness and appreciation of AAPI heritage across the state. It was adopted by the Assembly on May 29, 2025, and now awaits the Governor's action.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 474 welcomes the descendants of Chinese American Transcontinental Railroad workers to the Legislative Chambers in Albany, New York, on May 14, 2025. This resolution also recognizes their families' significant contributions to the State of New York and the United States.

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.

Allows for no fault separation where the relationship between the spouses has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months; requires that issues of support and custody or visitation have been resolved.

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.