Rep. Chris Eachus

Maddy summaryBill A 8056 establishes state liability for damages suffered by individuals due to defects, such as potholes, on state highways maintained by the state. This means a person can seek compensation if they are harmed by such a defect. A key provision is that the state must have received actual or constructive notice of the defect for liability to apply. However, the bill specifies that the state is not liable for defects in bridges it does not control, and its liability within incorporated villages is limited to the state-maintained portion of the roadway.

Categorizes the assault of certain employees of the New York city department of buildings or the New York city department of housing preservation and development as a class D felony.

Authorizes a supreme court judge hearing a petition for an "extreme risk protection order" to also hear a petition for a regular order of protection pursuant to the criminal procedure law, the domestic relations law and/or the family court act.

Requires that candidates for certain offices be residents and registered voters in the district containing the public office or party position sought at certain times during the electoral process.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the state income tax credit available to active volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers. Starting January 1, 2027, the credit for eligible resident taxpayers will increase from $200 to $1,200 per year. To qualify, individuals must have served actively for the entire taxable year. For two qualifying spouses filing a joint return, the credit amount will be $2,400, and any excess credit over the tax owed will be refunded.

Maddy summaryBill A 7308 establishes a tax credit for producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sold in the state for flights departing within the state. Starting January 1, 2025, producers can claim $1 per gallon, increasing by two cents for each additional one percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions above 50%, up to a maximum of $2 per gallon. To be eligible, producers must obtain a certificate from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The bill defines SAF as liquid fuel derived from renewable or waste sources, excluding palm or petroleum, that achieves at least a 50% lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction. The total amount of tax credits issued annually is capped at $30 million, and any credit exceeding a taxpayer's liability will be refunded.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the real property tax relief credit for homeowners with qualifying income levels. It adjusts the calculation method, raising the credit percentage for lower-income taxpayers (up to $75,000 gross income) from 14% to 20% and modifying thresholds for middle-income households ($75,000-$150,000 and $150,000-$350,000). The credit now has a minimum value of $1,550 (up from $350) and applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2026. It directly affects homeowners whose real property taxes exceed 5% of their qualified gross income, providing greater relief for those with moderate incomes.

Relates to distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients; removes the word "congressional" from distinctive plates; provides for the reissuance of plates to persons assigned distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires certain public water systems (serving at least 15 year-round residents or 25 regularly) to identify lead service lines connecting water mains to properties. It defines "lead service line" broadly, including galvanized pipes downstream of lead lines or where lead connectors are used. Water systems must obtain property owner or occupant consent for free inspections, with a 30-day response window; if consent isn't received, occupants may provide consent. Inspections must occur within 60 days of consent, focusing solely on identification, not removal, of lead service lines.

Enacts "Chelsey's law"; provides that a person commits the crime of manslaughter or aggravated manslaughter when such person knows or has reasonable grounds to know that a controlled substance is likely to cause the death of another person and sells, administers, delivers, or causes the delivery of a controlled substance to another person and such substance causes, contributes to, or aids in the death of such other person.