Asm. MaryJane Shimsky

Directs the municipal police training council to develop, and the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services to implement, certain training requirements for police officers on the operation of police vehicles, including a minimum of 40 hours of training for new police officers and 4 hours of training for police in-service training courses.

Enacts the "safer weapons, safer homes act"; requires the division of criminal justice services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of personalized handguns; defines personalized handgun; requires the division to establish and maintain a roster of all personalized handguns approved for retail sale to the public; requires the division to report to the legislature on the technological viability of personalized handguns.

Authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities and other places operated by the department of corrections and community supervision for the confinement of persons; requires the state inspector general to establish protocol and procedures for such reports and investigations.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the list of school safety activities eligible for funding under the state's omnibus school violence prevention grant program. It specifically authorizes money to support anti-violence education programs that offer trauma support, counseling, and empowerment activities for students affected by gun violence. To qualify for these funds, the programs must be run by nonprofit organizations, provide evidence-based services, and include clear goals and assessment methods to measure their effectiveness. The legislation also clarifies that any funded program cannot use firearms for training or demonstrations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits hospitals from restricting licensed medical professionals from sharing accurate health information or providing necessary care related to pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage management or ectopic pregnancies, when doing so is medically appropriate. It specifically bars hospitals from limiting a doctor's ability to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and risks, or from stopping care in emergency situations where delaying treatment could endanger a patient's life or cause permanent harm. The law also protects healthcare workers from being fired, disciplined, or discriminated against if they provide services consistent with these protections, while allowing hospitals to limit care only when it is required to ensure patient safety. Additionally, the state health department must create and publish online guides to help medical staff understand these new rules.

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Enacts the "keep police radio public act"; ensures that, except for sensitive information, all radio communications are accessible to emergency services organizations and professional journalists.

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes the residential parking regulations for the village of Dobbs Ferry permanent by extending a previously temporary law. It directly affects residents and drivers in Dobbs Ferry by ensuring that the current parking rules remain in effect beyond their original expiration date of January 1, 2025. The legislation does not introduce new parking restrictions but instead codifies existing provisions into the state vehicle and traffic law.

Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.