Asm. Karl Brabenec

Includes falsely reporting incidents in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of police officers to a particular address or location as a felony offense under the crime of falsely reporting an incident in the second degree.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.

Establishes the crimes of assault on a pregnant person in the second degree as a class D felony and assault on a pregnant person in the first degree as a class C felony.

Designates certain offenses against emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers as hate crimes; includes the definition of emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.

Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4318) provides free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to active-duty U.S. military members not stationed in New York (if away ≤30 days on leave), New York state militia/reserve members (excluding inactive guard), and residents who are legally blind. Seniors aged 70+ pay $5 for fishing, trapping, and hunting licenses but receive free bowhunting and muzzle-loading privileges. It amends New York’s environmental conservation law to expand existing fee exemptions for these specific groups. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Enacts the "stop Anti-Semitism on college campuses act" to ensure no state aid is granted to any college or university that authorizes, facilitates, provides funding for, or otherwise supports any event promoting Anti-Semitism on campus; defines "Anti-Semitism".

Authorizes Susan Gillinder, the widow of Robert C. Ritchie, to file a new service retirement application and an option election form on behalf of her deceased husband with the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

Establishes the New York first--shop local program to provide immediate assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak; defines terms; provides that such program shall identify eligible applicants and projects that promote local products and services by providing marketing and business assistance services; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that honors the 225th birthday of William H. Seward, a historical figure who served as a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and Governor. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Seward's contributions and directs the transmission of the resolution to the Florida Historical Society. The text highlights his roles in acquiring Alaska and supporting the Underground Railroad but does not create any new laws or change existing policies.