Rep. Deborah Glick

Relates to the provision of breast pumps and related collection and storage materials to certain incarcerated nursing birth parents who are confined in or committed to an institution or local correctional facility with or without their child subject to specific time limitations; requires institutions and local correctional facilities to provide pumps and related materials to such incarcerated birth parents; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to issue an annual report on data relating to incarcerated birth parents.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of polystyrene foam docks, buoys, and floating structures in the state starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects businesses that manufacture, sell, or distribute these products, including manufacturers of foam docks and retailers. The law bans items made with expanded polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam, or rigid polystyrene, covering structures like boat docks, navigation markers, and recreational platforms. The prohibition applies to all sales and distribution within the state, with no exceptions specified. The bill defines key terms like "dock" and "floating structure" to clarify its scope.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate October 11, 2026, as Coming Out Day in the state. The measure does not change any laws or create new programs but serves as a formal recognition of the annual event that encourages LGBTQ+ individuals to share their identities with friends and family. By requesting this proclamation, the legislature aims to raise awareness about diversity and support the community without altering existing policies. The resolution is intended solely for ceremonial purposes and will be sent to the Governor for her signature.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of chatbot toys within the state. It defines a chatbot toy as any children's toy that includes an artificial intelligence companion and bans all businesses from selling or exchanging these items. Enforcement is handled by the attorney general, who can seek court orders to stop violations and impose civil penalties of up to $15,000 per day without needing to prove specific harm to a person. The law would take effect approximately three months after passing and would automatically expire five years later.

Requires that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3223) would allow eligible veterans to fish for free in all state parks managed by state agencies. It specifically covers veterans who served on active duty with an honorable discharge, including those with qualifying conditions or specific LGBT veteran status as defined in existing law. The state office responsible for parks would need to create rules to implement this free access, with the policy taking effect 90 days after enactment. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not yet become law.

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area; provides for a rebate program; provides for a process for application and certification.

Enacts the college student suicide prevention act to provide for policies, procedures and guidelines on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention for every higher education institution.

Provides that immediate injunctive relief, restraining orders, or cease and desist orders may be sought in certain cases involving voter intimidation, deception or obstruction that affects the right of voters to access the elective franchise.