Rep. Chris Eachus

Prohibits the idling of any passenger vehicle, with certain exceptions, for more than 3 consecutive minutes; establishes the first violation is a warning and subsequent violations of such section are traffic infractions punishable by a fine of $150.

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.

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the possession and sale of pistol converters and convertible pistols. It defines a "convertible pistol" as a semi-automatic pistol with a specific trigger bar design that can be easily converted into a machine-gun using common household tools (like screwdrivers or pliers), excluding most modern firearms. The law makes selling or disposing of such pistols a class D felony, with limited exceptions for military personnel, police officers, and licensed gun dealers acting within their duties. The bill directly affects gun owners, sellers, and manufacturers by banning these specific devices and firearms.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 19-25, 2026, as Volunteer Week in the state. The measure is a symbolic resolution intended to honor and encourage residents to participate in community service during that week. It does not create new laws, assign funding, or change how government operates, but rather serves to acknowledge the importance of volunteerism. The text of the bill is transmitted to Governor Kathy Hochul for her signature as a formal proclamation.

Prevents an agency, department, division, commission, bureau or any other entity under the authority of the executive department from contracting, subcontracting or hiring any third party during a hiring freeze.

Maddy summaryThis bill, A 8575, grants retroactive Tier IV membership in the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) to Ryan D. O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor, an employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, was employed by the New York City Transit Authority from January 2012 to April 2023. Due to circumstances not his fault, he did not join NYCERS until September 2012, missing an initial period of eligibility. This bill allows him to be considered a NYCERS member from January 19, 2012, and receive Tier IV status, provided he files a written request within one year. The City of New York will cover all past service costs associated with this change.