Asm. Nader Sayegh

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the minimum daily fee for temporary court interpreters from $25 to $110. It requires town and village courts to cover any compensation exceeding $110 per day for these interpreters. The bill also mandates that courts appoint certified interpreters for deaf or hard of hearing individuals in legal proceedings, with temporary appointments allowed only if certified interpreters aren't immediately available. These changes apply to all courts handling legal cases involving deaf or hard of hearing people.

Directs the division of criminal justice services to promulgate safety standards and training requirements for the protection of law enforcement staff against biological hazards posed by spitting of persons in custody.

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.

Repeals managed long term care provisions for Medicaid recipients; establishes provisions for fully integrated plans for long term care including PACE and MAP plans.

Provides additional documentation a tenant may provide to demonstrate that such tenant or a member of such tenant's household has been a victim of domestic violence for purposes of permitting the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence.

Relates to the term "reportable business relationship" as it relates to certain employees of the state university of New York and the city university of New York.

Enacts the "next-gen civics act" to provide education to students in grades nine through twelve on civic education; provides that such instruction shall include, but not be limited to, a hands-on, project-based curriculum where students shall apply what they learn through activities that include, but are not limited to, mock elections, community projects, and policy simulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the date of the state's presidential primary election to the first Tuesday in March (instead of the current June date). It directly affects how presidential delegates are selected for the national convention, as the primary will now occur earlier in the election cycle. The key provision amends election law to specify that the "spring primary" for delegate selection must be held on the first Tuesday in March, unless changed by future legislation. This is a procedural change to the election calendar with no other policy implications.

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates the sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (common methamphetamine precursors) by pharmacies and retailers. It sets daily purchase limits (3.6 grams) and 30-day limits (9 grams), requires ID checks and detailed purchase logging at checkout, and mandates real-time electronic tracking to block sales exceeding limits. Retailers must display these products behind counters, and the system includes an override for emergencies while logging all exceptions. Violations incur fines (up to $1,000 per violation), and the law preempts local regulations while exempting prescription purchases and specially certified products.

Adds employees of the office of children and family services to the list of public employees for which prevention of duties constitutes assault in the second degree.