Asm. Chris Burdick

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 130) expresses the New York State Assembly's tribute to Gaetano Thomas Varbero, a Harrison, New York resident who died on February 6, 2025, at age 104. It recognizes his service as a World War II Staff Sergeant, his work as a carpenter and business owner, and his community contributions as a devoted family man. The resolution, adopted by the Assembly, directs that a copy be sent to his surviving family members as a formal expression of mourning. This is a commemorative measure with no binding policy impact or direct effect on legislation.

Relates to the commissioner of corrections and community supervision's heat mitigation plan for correctional facilities; provides findings regarding permanent cooling solutions shall be included.

Requires hospitals record information during intake and registration if a patient requires a disability accommodation; allows such patient to decline such request for information.

Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs to 12/31/2027; prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) introduced by Assembly Member Burdick to formally recognize Gene Tedaldi, a Lewisboro, New York resident and WWII veteran, on his 100th birthday. The resolution directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations" to congratulate him and sends a copy of the resolution to Tedaldi. It has no policy impact or effect on laws or constituents, serving solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for his longevity and community contributions. The resolution was introduced and adopted on February 4, 2025.

Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.

Authorizes certain shelters for victims of domestic violence to be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy where a single occupancy room is not available.

Requires the owner or operator of a vessel to establish and maintain with the department evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the amount of liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the laws governing wrongful death lawsuits to clarify exactly what types of money can be awarded to the surviving family members of a deceased person. It explicitly allows juries or courts to grant compensation for funeral costs, medical bills incurred before death, grief, and the loss of financial support, guidance, and companionship. The legislation also defines who is eligible to receive these damages, including spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, and individuals who stood in a parent-like role to the deceased. Additionally, the bill sets specific rules for how the awarded money must be shared among eligible survivors based on their individual losses and outlines how legal fees and other expenses are handled.