Asm. Chris Eachus

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (K 336) asking Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare April 9, 2025, as "West Point Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a proclamation to honor the United States Military Academy at West Point, established in New York in 1802. The resolution commemorates the Academy's history, its graduates' contributions to national leadership, and its role as a key institution in New York. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects the Governor (who would issue the proclamation) and the public (who would observe the designated day). The bill was adopted by the Assembly on April 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Volunteer Week in New York State, aligning with National Volunteer Week. It recognizes the contributions of community volunteers and encourages statewide acknowledgment of their service. As a ceremonial resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect and simply urges the Governor to issue the proclamation. The bill directly affects the Governor’s office and aims to highlight volunteerism across New York communities.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 269) memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 30, 2025, as Doctors' Day in New York State. It is a ceremonial resolution, not a law, requesting the Governor to recognize this date in alignment with National Doctors' Day. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any specific group beyond the Governor's ceremonial action. It follows longstanding tradition of honoring physicians' contributions to public health.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (A.225) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 16-22, 2025, as Poison Prevention Week in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; instead, it symbolically encourages public awareness about preventing household poisonings. The resolution references national efforts to reduce unintentional poisonings, which often involve children accessing cleaning products or medications at home. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding policy impact beyond the Governor's proclamation.

Requires policies regarding maximum temperatures in school buildings and facilities to include a plan to remove students and staff from occupied spaces where practicable when educational and support services spaces reach eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers and sellers of limited use motorcycles (as defined in vehicle law) to attach a red tag to the charging cord of each vehicle. The tag must clearly state "UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE" and include additional consumer safety information about safe charging practices. The Department of State will create a model tag and guidelines for compliance. This law applies to all new limited use motorcycles sold after the effective date and aims to reduce fire risks from unattended charging.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate February 15, 2025, as "National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day" in New York State. It symbolically recognizes school resource officers (SROs) - law enforcement officers who serve as mentors, educators, and safety personnel in schools - and honors their role in supporting student safety and community well-being. The bill does not create new laws or policies but asks the governor to formally acknowledge SROs' contributions.

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 resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2025, as Four Chaplains Day in New York. It commemorates the 82nd anniversary of the 1943 Dorchester sinking, honoring four chaplains of different faiths who gave their life jackets to others and died together. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a ceremonial request addressed to the Governor for a state-wide observance.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state program to provide training and support for informal caregivers - family members or friends who provide daily care to people with disabilities or health challenges. It expands the definition of "person in need of assistance" to include anyone requiring help with daily tasks (like bathing or eating) due to disability, including minors under 18. The program requires the state director to develop training curricula, establish caregiver resource centers, and offer technical assistance on topics such as health care, stress management, and financial resources. The director must also report annually on program participation and effectiveness.