Sen. Toby Stavisky

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor to officially recognize May 1, 2026, as May Day in New York State. The resolution honors the history of workers' rights and acknowledges the contributions of all employees, including those in unions and the public sector. By adopting this measure, the Legislature formally requests the Governor to issue a proclamation for the date. The action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Madeline Wilson of Brooklyn, New York, on her 100th birthday. The measure recognizes her as a centenarian who has contributed to her community and family through a long life of service and dedication. Upon adoption, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Ms. Wilson as an official acknowledgment from the legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution officially designates May 2026 as Black Heritage Month and May 31, 2026, as National Black Heritage Day in Panama. The measure honors the cultural and historical contributions of Afro-Panamanian communities, including their music, art, and role in shaping the nation's identity. It specifically calls on New Yorkers to recognize and celebrate the legacy of African and Antillean descendants in Panama. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Panamanian-American community in New York State.

Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.

Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the laws governing wrongful death lawsuits in the state to clarify which types of financial compensation families can receive when a loved one dies due to someone else's actions. It explicitly allows juries to award damages for specific losses, including funeral costs, medical bills incurred before death, emotional grief, and the loss of financial support, guidance, and companionship. The legislation also defines exactly who is eligible to receive these funds, such as spouses, domestic partners, children, and individuals who acted as parents to the deceased, while establishing a legal process to divide the money fairly among them based on their specific relationship to the decedent. Additionally, the bill adjusts the time limit for filing these lawsuits to three years generally, with a shorter deadline for cases related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Maddy summaryS 616 designates the month of May as "Korean American Family Month." This bill amends the executive law to establish "months of commemoration," which are calendar months set aside to recognize and honor a person, group, ideal, or goal. These designated months do not create holidays.

Relates to reporting requirements of SUNY and CUNY; relates to financial information and identifying vendor information of each contract; relates to a list of all foundation and state university employees by campus, department and location including salaries, job titles and descriptions.