Rep. Gary Pretlow

Maddy summaryBill A 8580 mandates that general hospitals develop policies and procedures for identifying, assessing, treating, and referring victims of firearm violence. Hospitals would be required to train their medical, clinical, and security personnel on these new protocols. Upon discharge, hospitals must inform victims of available psychiatric services and coordinate these services if requested. The bill aims to ensure that individuals who have experienced firearm violence are offered and provided with psychiatric care.

Maddy summaryBill A 7085 requires bus drivers to be given at least 10 minutes of rest every 4 hours worked to use a restroom. It applies to all bus drivers employed by public or private transit companies operating vehicles carrying 9+ passengers (excluding the driver). Transportation providers must schedule these breaks without deducting pay from drivers’ wages, though collective bargaining agreements may establish different rest periods. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Requires incarcerated individual sexual harassment complaints made against department employees to be investigated by the attorney general; makes the findings and recommendations of the attorney general final and binding on the part of the department.

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to establish a separate fund into which revenue earmarked for the safe city streets, safe streets, safe schools program will be deposited.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides accelerated funding to the Mount Vernon City School District, directly affecting its budget and operations. It mandates that the district receive up to $8 million annually - starting in 2025 - through a decreasing schedule over 30 years (based on the formula: $8M × (30 - years elapsed)/30), with payments due by specific dates each school year. The funds must support educational programs and district liabilities, while requiring monthly and quarterly financial reports on fund usage to state education and budget offices. The bill expires on June 30, 2055, after which payments cease. This is a targeted financial provision for Mount Vernon schools, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles from New York's sales and use taxes. Vehicles must meet EPA air pollution and greenhouse gas standards (either EPA-certified or scoring 9+ on both metrics per the EPA's Green Vehicle Guide), with the state maintaining a public list of qualifying models. The tax exemption is funded by proceeds from emissions allowance auctions, capped at $27 million annually. The provision expires December 31, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how New York State funds job training programs for students in public schools. It sets specific payment schedules: schools submit reports by December 31, March 31, and June 30, with payments issued in April, July, and October. The total annual funding cap is $96 million, and payments for students who already earned diplomas are limited separately. This affects school districts offering employment preparation education, ensuring state aid is paid in installments without counting toward district spending calculations.

Establishes crime of aggravated criminal conduct to provide more severe penalties for persons who have committed 3 or more qualifying misdemeanors or felonies within ten years of the present class A misdemeanor offense.

Expands eligibility for designation as land used in agricultural production by lowering the average gross sale value of the land to $20,000 or more in certain cases.

Relates to notice of disclaimer of liability for certain revived causes of action; such notice shall occur within 120 days after the insurer has received actual notice of such revived claim or cause of action.