Sen. Joe Addabbo

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that commemorates the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march, which helped lead to the Voting Rights Act. The resolution formally acknowledges the historical significance of the civil rights march and its role in advancing voting rights for African Americans. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the NAACP New York State Conference. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of a pivotal moment in American history.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 175th anniversary of Albany Law School, the nation's oldest independent law school, which was founded in 1851. The bill formally recognizes the institution's historical significance and ongoing contributions to legal education and public service in New York State. It directs the Legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge the anniversary and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the school's leadership. The measure serves as a symbolic tribute rather than enacting new policy or funding requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the tenth annual Sock Out Cancer Day on June 7, 2026, in conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Day. The bill formally recognizes the efforts of Sock Out Cancer, an organization that raises funds through events like concerts and sporting events to support financially distressed cancer patients with non-medical needs such as food, housing, and transportation. It acknowledges the organization's partnerships with sponsors and its manufacturing of signature multi-colored socks in Waterloo, New York, which represent over 20 different types of cancer. The resolution is directed to the chair and president of Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, a major sponsor of the program, and serves as an official acknowledgment of the organization's work rather than creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about problem gambling and encourage people to learn about prevention, treatment, and recovery resources. It highlights statistics showing that problem gambling affects hundreds of thousands of adults and students in the state, particularly as mobile sports betting continues to grow. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal proclamation to promote awareness during a designated month.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York City police officers to count certain prior work as creditable service toward their pension benefits. Specifically, it includes service as a school safety agent, corrections officer, traffic enforcement agent, or in the police cadet program (if immediately preceding active police duty) as if it were direct police service. To qualify, officers must pay the required contributions plus 5% interest into the New York City Police Pension Fund. This change directly affects current members of the fund who have worked in these specific city roles before joining the police force.

Establishes the rare disease advisory council to identify best practices, raise awareness regarding rare diseases, evaluate barriers to access to care, and to make recommendations to the legislature and the governor.

Maddy summaryBill S 5432 increases various disability benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers injured in the line of duty. It doubles the weekly permanent total disability benefit from $600 to $1200 and raises the maximum combined earnings and benefits for severely injured volunteers from $800 to $1600. The bill also significantly increases temporary total disability benefits, setting a rate of $650 per week for injuries from July 2021 to June 2025, and $800 per week for injuries occurring after July 2025. These adjustments aim to provide enhanced financial support to volunteers experiencing disabilities from their service.

Maddy summaryBill S 8135 expands the eligibility for World Trade Center (WTC)-related benefits to include certain employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility. It amends the retirement and social security law by adding these workers to the definition of those who "participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations." This change allows these specific employees to qualify for WTC-related benefits. The bill takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to September 11, 2001.

Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.

Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $65,000 in 2027 and thereafter.