Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the retirement system to pay accidental death benefits to the family of Patricia Espinosa, a Nassau County police officer who died in a car accident on her way to work in January 2026. Although she was not on duty at the exact moment of the crash, the law treats her death as if it happened while performing her official duties to qualify her family for these funds. If her family has already received other death payments from the system, those amounts will be subtracted from the new benefits to prevent double compensation. The state of New York will cover all costs related to this act, which applies retroactively to the date of her death.

Authorizes owners of certain condominium units to apply to raise rents in excess of certain guidelines as an alternative to making a hardship application, where such raise is necessary to exceed annual operating expenses by at least 5%.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how New York State sets payment rates for residential health care facilities (like nursing homes). It requires the state to adjust rates using specific components - direct/indirect price changes, facility-specific costs - and mandates updates by April 1, 2026, and every five years after. Special rate provisions apply to facilities providing specialized care (e.g., for brain injury rehab, AIDS units, or pediatric services), with inflation adjustments starting in 2026. The bill also creates a workgroup of experts to advise on rate-setting and includes funding mechanisms to support facility quality improvements.

Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private middle and high schools (grades 7-12) to restrict participation on teams designated exclusively for female athletes to individuals assigned female at birth. It amends education law to prohibit schools from allowing anyone not assigned female at birth to join such teams, overriding conflicting rules or regulations. The provision applies to all interscholastic and intramural athletic teams competing against other schools. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with rules needed for implementation to be finalized before that date.

Enacts the "stop Anti-Semitism on college campuses act" to ensure no state aid is granted to any college or university that authorizes, facilitates, provides funding for, or otherwise supports any event promoting Anti-Semitism on campus; defines "Anti-Semitism".

Designates the Nassau-Suffolk transportation coordinating committee as the metropolitan planning organization for Long Island; provides for the withdrawal of the Nassau-Suffolk coordinating committee from the New York Metropolitan transportation council.

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 is a commemorative resolution that honors St. Patrick and Irish heritage on the 2026 St. Patrick's Day. It does not change any laws or policies but instead directs the legislative body to pause its work for a moment of recognition. The resolution also requests that copies be sent to the organizers of the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution recognizes the historical contributions of Irish Americans to New York and the nation, citing their roles in public service, military history, immigration, and cultural development. The measure requires the governor to issue a proclamation honoring Irish American heritage and does not create new laws or funding. It is a ceremonial resolution that acknowledges cultural history rather than implementing policy changes.