Sen. Leroy Comrie

Maddy summaryS 98 requires electric corporations to cover the costs of "make-ready" infrastructure needed to charge electric vehicles for public fleets, such as government-owned buses, police cars, and school district vehicles. It mandates that corporations include 100% of their own infrastructure costs (like transformers and wiring) and at least 50% of customer infrastructure costs (like site wiring) in their rates - increasing to 90% in disadvantaged communities - so these expenses are shared across all utility customers instead of paid directly by fleet operators. This reduces upfront financial barriers for public entities transitioning to electric fleets while ensuring infrastructure costs are recovered through standard rate structures. The bill applies specifically to state, municipal, school district, and public authority fleets, not private businesses.

Requires the department of financial services to fulfill certain requirements to implement homeowner natural disaster preparedness, home safety and loss prevention courses.

Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed.

Enacts the "voting integrity and verification act of New York (VIVA NY)"; provides that each voter is entitled to the use of an individual, voter verifiable paper ballot of the voter's vote and the opportunity to mark it.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale of most consumer cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban, or their related antibacterial chemicals in New York State. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers selling products like dish soap, hand sanitizer, laundry detergent, and body wash (excluding those used in medical facilities). Key provisions ban these specific chemicals in defined cleaning products, authorize the state to create implementation rules, and impose civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day for violations. The ban takes effect 18 months after enactment.

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.

Increases the authorization of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York ("DASNY"), as successor to the New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency ("MCFFA") pursuant to the Health Care Financing Consolidation Act of 1995, to issue hospital and nursing home project bonds and notes from $20 billion to $21.8 billion.

Prohibits electric scooter service platforms operating a digital network from operating electric scooters in this state unless such platform displays a warning that persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to operate electric scooters through the platform; imposes a penalty for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Resolution that formally congratulates Tina Charles on her retirement from professional basketball and recognizes her contributions to New York. It highlights her achievements as a legendary athlete, including her success with the New York Liberty, multiple WNBA awards, and three Olympic gold medals. The resolution also acknowledges her humanitarian work, particularly through the Hopey's Heart Foundation, which distributes life-saving medical equipment to communities. The bill concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be sent to Tina Charles as a token of appreciation from the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Bishop Dr. Charles Leslie Norris, Sr., a respected religious leader and community figure in Queens. It honors his life by pausing legislative proceedings to express collective grief and recognizing his decades of service to his church, his family, and various civic organizations. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official record of respect and appreciation for his contributions to faith, justice, and community empowerment.