Asm. Amy Paulin

Requires nursing homes to designate dedicated storage spaces for the storage of the bodies of deceased persons; requires nursing homes to develop and submit plans to the department of health for the designation of such dedicated storage spaces; establishes requirements for such storage spaces.

Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.

Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964; requires the division of human rights to develop training for students and employees; requires the Title VI coordinator to notify annually all students and employees of the institution's policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends New York's long-term care ombudsman program to cover assisted living facilities for two additional years, from December 31, 2025, through December 31, 2027. It directly affects residents of assisted living facilities in New York State by maintaining their access to the ombudsman program, which helps resolve complaints and improve care quality. The key mechanism is a simple extension of an existing program established in 2015 and updated in 2023, with no new requirements or funding changes. The bill does not create new policies but ensures continuity of current oversight for facility residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7375) extends New Rochelle's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until December 31, 2027. It directly affects New Rochelle residents and businesses by allowing the city to continue collecting this specific tax, which is in addition to the existing 3% local sales tax. The key change modifies the expiration date in state tax law from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the same tax rate and structure. The bill was passed by both legislative chambers in May 2025 and signed into law by the governor in August 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the occupancy tax in Tuckahoe Village until September 1, 2027, changing the expiration date from 2025. It directly affects hotels, short-term rental properties, and businesses in Tuckahoe that collect this tax on temporary accommodations. The key provision amends the existing tax law to update the expiration date without altering the tax rate or collection process. The change ensures the tax remains in effect for an additional two years beyond the previous deadline. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Westchester County's existing 1% additional sales and use tax, which is in addition to New York State's 4% rate, until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Westchester County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The extension modifies existing tax law to update the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the current tax structure without changing the rate or revenue allocation mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New York's election law (Section 17-140) that previously criminalized offering small-value items - like free coffee, pens, or snacks - to encourage people to vote at polling places. It directly affects voters and election organizers by removing criminal penalties for providing these nominal incentives. The key change is eliminating the legal prohibition on such low-cost, non-monetary enticements to boost voter turnout. The bill was signed into law on June 21, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York City to sell or lease approximately 77 acres of parkland within Flushing Meadows Corona Park to Queens Future, LLC for development including a gaming facility, commercial spaces, and related infrastructure. It requires the city to dedicate funds equal to the land's market value toward new parkland or improvements in Queens, specifically mandating at least 20 acres of new parkland (including a north-south connection) within the park. The bill excludes Citi Field from the affected area. The law was enacted in June 2025 (Chapter 138).

Limits liability of producers, representative organizations and retailers for antitrust, restraint of trade, or unfair trade practices arising from the performance of an action required to be undertaken under certain law or a producer plan.