Asm. Karl Brabenec

Makes the theft of a package intentionally taken from a porch, driveway, doorway or other area adjacent to the residence of another following delivery of the package to such residence by the postal service or a commercial carrier a felony.

Creates the division of regulatory review and economic growth to review regulatory processes and permit requirements in order to facilitate economic growth; imposes a two-for-one rule reduction requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May as "Elder Appreciation Month" each year, recognizing older adults through a formal legislative designation. It does not create new holidays, funding, or policy requirements - only establishes a symbolic month of recognition. The bill amends the executive law to add May to the list of months designated for commemoration, specifically honoring elders. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on individuals or programs but serves to highlight elder appreciation annually.

Provides that transportation shall be provided to all children attending grades kindergarten through twelve who live within a fifteen mile radius of the school they legally attend; provides that such transportation may also be provided for such students to before-and/or-after-school child care locations.

Provides that charter school applicants shall first apply to the community district education council or the board of education of the school district for approval for renewal of a charter within a certain amount of time and public hearings shall be conducted on such proposed application.

Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.

Relates to enacting the Come Home to Hunt Act, which provides for the purchase of a two-day hunting license for non-residents to hunt domestic game bird, migratory game bird, big game, and small game.

Elevates the offense of killing a police work dog or police work horse from being a class E felony to a class D felony; establishes the class E felony of injuring a police work dog or police work horse for intentionally causing serious physical injury to a police work dog or police work horse while such dog or horse is performing its duties under the supervision of a police officer.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 6158) creates a new eligibility category for spouses or children of military personnel who died in combat during wartime to receive competitive civil service status in New York State or local government jobs. It requires applicants to provide documentary proof of the military member's death "in the line of duty" within two months of applying, before hiring lists are finalized. Those who prove eligibility gain priority in civil service examinations, but cannot later claim additional benefits under this provision if they already received a permanent appointment. The law takes immediate effect and directly affects qualifying military families seeking state or municipal employment opportunities.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel (first responders) diagnosed with work-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to request paid sick leave starting from their diagnosis date. Employers must grant this leave at the employee’s regular pay rate without reducing accrued sick or vacation time, and they cannot punish employees for using it. The law also prohibits employers from taking adverse actions like discipline or demotion for utilizing this leave. The state will reimburse smaller municipalities for costs, and current employees with PTSD diagnosed before the bill’s effective date will receive retroactive sick leave restoration.