Removes the twenty-five year requirement for tier three escalation for service retirement of members of the New York city fire department pension fund.
Maddy summaryBill S 8084 establishes a statewide public registry for individuals convicted of felony or misdemeanor animal cruelty offenses. These individuals, defined as "animal abusers," would be required to register with the state, providing personal and conviction details, with annual renewals for a specified period or for life in some cases. The registry would be publicly accessible, and failure to register or providing false information would be a felony. Additionally, pet stores and animal shelters would be denied licenses if the applicant is on this registry, and no person would be allowed to sell or transfer an animal to someone listed on the registry. Local animal welfare organizations would also be notified of registered animal abusers in their area.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates Cabernet Franc as New York's official state red wine grape. It directly affects the state's symbolic identity by formally recognizing Cabernet Franc in legislation, though it has no practical impact on wine production, regulation, or consumer choices. The key provision is a new section in state law stating "Cabernet Franc shall be the official red wine grape of the state of New York," effective immediately. As a ceremonial designation, it does not alter any existing laws or create new requirements.
Extends the statute of limitations of actions related to certain sex trafficking offenses, reviving such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations; grants trial preference to such actions; exempts such actions from certain provisions requiring notice of claims.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Investigator Michael Theetge of the Chemung County Sheriff's Office for receiving the Order of the Blue Heart Award from Wounded Blue, a national organization supporting law enforcement officers injured on duty. The resolution formally commends his 14-year service, leadership as SWAT commander, and recovery from a severe March 2024 on-duty injury, directing that a copy be sent to him as a token of legislative respect.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to officially recognize May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month in New York State. It directly affects the estimated 105,400 New Yorkers living with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease disproportionately impacting women and people of color. The resolution asks the governor to issue a proclamation highlighting lupus awareness, education, and support for patients, as part of efforts to address underfunded research and delayed diagnoses. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but seeks to increase public and professional recognition of lupus. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on February 10, 2026.
Establishes a capped real property school tax rate for persons seventy years of age or older who meet the eligibility requirements for the enhanced school tax relief exemption.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate Resolution (J 1558) honoring Margaret D. Williams, a Coney Island community leader and member of the doo-wop group The Cookies, who passed away in January 2026. The resolution recognizes her musical legacy - including chart-topping hits like "Chains" and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction - and her decades of community service, including 33 years with NYC Health and her work with the Coney Island History Project. It serves as a symbolic tribute from the legislature, expressing condolences to her family and celebrating her life’s impact. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York City police officers who previously worked as traffic enforcement agents to count that prior service toward their retirement and pension benefits. Specifically, it enables them to buy back service credit for their traffic enforcement time by paying the required contributions, ensuring this period counts as police service for retirement calculations. The policy applies to officers appointed as traffic enforcement agents before July 1, 2009, who later join the police department. It does not change existing retirement system rules but clarifies eligibility for those with prior traffic enforcement roles.
Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.
