Asm. Steve Otis

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Port Chester's existing occupancy tax, which applies to hotels and short-term rentals, until December 31, 2027. It directly affects businesses in Port Chester that collect this tax from guests. The bill amends the tax law to change the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, keeping the current tax structure in place. The extension does not alter the tax rate or add new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the existing occupancy tax in the Village of Mamaroneck for two additional years, setting the new expiration date to December 31, 2027. The tax applies to visitors staying in hotels, motels, or short-term rentals within the village. The key change modifies the expiration date in the tax law from 2025 to 2027, ensuring the tax remains in place through 2027. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryBill A 7406 extends the existing occupancy tax in the Village of Rye Brook until September 1, 2027. This tax applies to short-term rentals like hotels and motels within Rye Brook. The bill updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, ensuring the tax continues without interruption for affected businesses.

Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.

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.

Requires schools safety plans to include a cardiac emergency response plan that addresses the use of appropriate personnel and measures to respond to incidents involving any individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or similar life-threatening emergency on any school site owned or operated by a school or at a location of a school sponsored event.

Amends provisions relating to creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters, in relation to the effectiveness of such provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of a law allowing local governments (like cities, towns, and school districts) to dispose of surplus computer equipment. It changes the current expiration from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028, meaning the existing disposal rules remain in effect for three more years. The extension applies directly to all political subdivisions that manage or own computer equipment they no longer need. The bill was enacted after passing both legislative chambers and being signed by the governor on June 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of disability benefits for volunteer firefighters suffering from heart or coronary artery conditions. It amends a 1977 law to keep the benefit program active until June 30, 2030, instead of ending in 2025. The change directly affects volunteer firefighters who qualify under this specific disability provision, ensuring continued access to benefits without altering the eligibility criteria or benefit amounts.

Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain information and communications technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security.