Sen. Leroy Comrie

Maddy summaryThis bill protects electronic toll and transit records (such as E-Z Pass and MetroCard data) from public disclosure. It applies to state/local agencies and their contractors managing these systems. Records can only be shared with the account holder for their own use, for law enforcement with valid warrants or subpoenas, to resolve billing disputes (e.g., unpaid tolls), or for specific NYC student discount verification. Aggregate data not identifying individuals remains public, and the bill explicitly excludes public disclosure under freedom of information laws.

Enacts "CJ's law" in relation to increasing the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting where such accident resulted in the death of a minor to a class C felony punishable by a fine of not less than four thousand nor more than eight thousand dollars in addition to any other penalties provided by law.

Establishes the temporary state commission on intimate partner violence, within the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to study, report on and make recommendations on the prevalence, causes, effects, risks and costs of such violence.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York City to create a concrete plan to address environmental crises it caused or worsened through its own actions or inactions, which result in property damage for residents. It applies specifically when the city controls infrastructure that could resolve the issue, such as failing to maintain drainage systems leading to flooding damage. The city must develop a clear, measurable plan to provide relief within a reasonable timeframe. The law takes immediate effect upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes intentionally causing extreme pain or acting in a sadistic manner toward household pets (like dogs and cats) a class E felony. It defines "companion animals" as household pets (excluding farm animals), clarifies that lawful activities like hunting or veterinary care are not affected, and requires veterinarians to report suspected cruelty to animal welfare authorities. The law directly affects individuals who commit such acts against pets, imposing felony penalties. It updates the Penal Law to classify this offense as a serious criminal violation with specific legal consequences.

Requires the MTA to submit an annual report on all minor and major contract cost overruns; establishes such report shall include a list of all contracts where overruns exceed one million dollars, all contracting firms involved, the winning bid amounts, the actual costs incurred, a description of the project, completion delays, and an analysis of why the contract bid amount was exceeded.

Authorizes statewide municipal reciprocal program agreements and the issuance of program bonds; authorizes proceeds to be made available to a statewide municipal reciprocal program.

Establishes the office of nonprofit development within the empire state development corporation to assist nonprofit organizations with business development, capacity building, technical support and education.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4160) requires state correctional facilities to provide free voice communication services (like phone calls) to incarcerated individuals, with no cost to the person initiating or receiving the call. It prohibits state agencies from charging fees or generating revenue from these communication services and mandates that in-person visit programs remain available - digital services cannot replace them. The law repeals an existing correction law section and takes effect April 1, 2026, applying to new or renewed communication contracts after that date. It directly affects incarcerated people in state prisons and youth detention centers by guaranteeing free access to basic voice communication.

Imposes fines for failure to exercise due care and move over when approaching parked, stopped or standing motor vehicles on the shoulder of a highway.