Asm. Chris Burdick

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a property tax exemption for the primary residence of New York veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a VA/DoD rating of 100% disability due to military service, or be rated individually unemployable due to service-related conditions. The exemption covers all real property taxes, special district charges, and assessments on their primary home. The law takes effect for tax assessments starting January 2, 2026.

Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.

Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.

Provides immunity from prosecution for certain individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime and who report such crime or assist in the investigation or prosecution.

Enacts the "fostering affordability and integrity through reasonable (FAIR) business practices act", to expand the attorney general's ability to protect New Yorkers from unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices.

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold; provides that any manufacturer, dealer, or agent of a manufacturer or dealer that fails to comply with such requirements shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per point of sale for each violation.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a temporary camera program in White Plains school zones, allowing the city to install photo speed monitoring systems in up to three locations during specific times (school hours, before/after school, and during student activities). Vehicle owners would face fines for speeding violations captured by these cameras, with strict requirements for system testing, calibration, and privacy protections to avoid identifying drivers or passengers. The program would expire on December 31, 2030, and requires visible warning signs and detailed operator logs. It directly affects drivers entering designated school zones in White Plains, with the city selecting zones based on traffic data and safety history.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans (issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2020) to cover specific contraceptive services provided by pharmacists without cost-sharing. It mandates coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptives (including over-the-counter options), emergency contraception, patient education, follow-up care, and up to a 12-month supply at once. Pharmacists dispensing self-administered hormonal contraceptives must receive reimbursement equivalent to other healthcare providers. The law directly affects insurance companies, pharmacists, and individuals seeking contraceptive care through insurance.

Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract as it relates to certain remediation activities, for sites that are seeking or have received a determination that the site is eligible for the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit, and the work is paid for in whole or in part by public funds.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 809) asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize September 19, 2025, as POW/MIA Day in New York State. It directly affects all New Yorkers by creating a state-level observance to honor military personnel held as prisoners of war or missing in action, aligning with the national observance. The resolution’s key mechanism is a formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation, with copies sent to the Governor and American Legion posts statewide. It is a symbolic gesture with no new laws or funding, purely for commemoration.