Asm. Nader Sayegh

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to officially designate August 24, 2025, as Ukrainian-American Heritage Day in New York State. It connects to Ukraine's independence date (August 24, 1991) and recognizes New York's large Ukrainian-American community (approximately 140,000 residents). The resolution also references New York's role in resettling Ukrainian refugees, including $21.4 million in federal aid for this purpose. It is a procedural request for the governor to make the proclamation, not a binding law.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a law) asking Governor Hochul to recognize December 21, 2025, as "Meditation Day" in New York State. It requests the Governor formally acknowledge this date, aligning with the United Nations' declaration of December 21 as World Meditation Day. The resolution cites health benefits of meditation but does not create new policies or affect any specific group. It is purely symbolic recognition with no binding effect on state law or programs.

Requires the department of health to publish a report on the incidence of tick-borne illnesses annually on the department's website; requires the department to submit an annual report to the governor and the leaders of the legislature; requires the superintendent of financial services to review the status of health insurance coverage for the treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne related diseases and to submit a report to the governor and the leaders of the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) asking Governor Hochul to designate May 21, 2025, as "Telepractice Awareness Day" in New York. It aims to raise public awareness about telepractice - using technology to deliver remote healthcare services like speech therapy - and highlights challenges such as limited internet access in some areas. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or requirements; it solely requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation. It was adopted by the Assembly to recognize efforts supporting telehealth access for communication disorders.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the minimum daily fee for temporary court interpreters in New York from $25 to $110. It requires town and village courts to cover the cost of fees exceeding $110 per day, shifting this responsibility from county courts. The law applies directly to temporary interpreters serving in court proceedings and affects local town/village budgets. Key provisions include the new $110 minimum rate and the requirement for towns/villages to pay for fees above this threshold when interpreting services are needed for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim June 21, 2025, as "Yoga Day" in New York State. It is a symbolic gesture recognizing yoga's cultural significance and health benefits, citing the UN's International Day of Yoga and research on yoga's wellness impacts. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it simply asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation. No concrete policy changes or funding are involved - this is purely a commemorative recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to declare May 25, 2025, as Jordanian-American Heritage Day in New York State, coinciding with Jordan's 79th independence anniversary. It directly recognizes Jordanian-Americans - the largest such community in the U.S. - and their contributions to New York's cultural, economic, and social life. The resolution has no binding effect; it merely asks the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation. It was adopted by the Assembly on May 27, 2025, and will be sent to the Governor, Jordanian diplomatic missions, and community organizations.

Provides that organ donation registrations through an electronic health record product do not retain or store patients' donor status information and meet standards established by the commissioner; amends the effective date.

Requires nonpublic schools provide and maintain on-site automatic external defibrillator (AED) equipment on school grounds and assure that AED equipment is available for off-site curricular events, extracurricular events or school-sponsored athletic events.

Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.