Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1252 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to formally recognize June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation to honor the community's history and ongoing advocacy. The resolution cites key LGBTQIA+ milestones, including the Stonewall uprising and New York's marriage equality law, to frame the recognition. This is a procedural resolution with no direct effect on residents or policy implementation.

Requires schools safety plans to include a cardiac emergency response plan that addresses the use of appropriate personnel and measures to respond to incidents involving any individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or similar life-threatening emergency on any school site owned or operated by a school or at a location of a school sponsored event.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1144) that formally commends Shebeke Thompson (Valedictorian) and Juan Lopez (Salutatorian) of East New York Family Academy's Class of 2025 for their academic achievements. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies - only expressing the legislature's recognition through a symbolic resolution. The resolution directs that engrossed copies be sent to the students. As a procedural commendation, it has no direct impact on legislation or constituents beyond the honor.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Lawrence Pollard for winning the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) Boy's Brooklyn Borough Championship on February 15, 2025. It recognizes the team's athletic achievement, dedication, and the coaching staff's role in developing teamwork and sportsmanship. The resolution is transmitted to the team members, Coach Pollard, and assistant coaches as a formal acknowledgment of their championship victory. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Shawn MacKinnon on retiring after 30 years of service as a Senate staffer. It recognizes his roles including Secretary to the Senate Finance Committee, expertise in school funding, and mentorship, but contains no policy changes or mechanisms. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions and will be sent to him as a copy. It directly affects MacKinnon as the honoree, with no impact on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending two students: Oluwatofunmi Olawoyin (valedictorian) and William Ijeoma (salutatorian) from Olympus Academy's Class of 2025. It formally recognizes their academic achievements and community service through a symbolic gesture by the Legislative Body. The resolution has no policy impact or financial effect; it simply directs that copies be sent to the students as a formal acknowledgment of their accomplishments. The resolution was adopted on June 10, 2025.

Maddy summaryS 8244 extends existing New York law that allows courts to suspend a driver's license for unpaid child support obligations. It changes the expiration date of these enforcement provisions from August 31, 2025, to August 31, 2027, keeping the current system in place for two more years. This directly affects individuals who owe child support payments and face license suspension as a consequence. The bill does not alter the enforcement mechanism itself - suspension of driving privileges for non-payment remains the key tool - but simply prolongs the current law's duration.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1142) formally commends Soriah Johnson (Class of 2025 valedictorian) and Sihon Brown (Class of 2025 salutatorian) of Urban Action Academy for their academic achievements and community service. The resolution, adopted on June 10, 2025, expresses the legislature's recognition of their accomplishments and directs that engrossed copies be sent to both students. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies, as it is purely a commemorative gesture. The bill directly affects only the named students and their families, celebrating their personal achievements without broader legislative impact.

Relates to the time limit for appeals in all categories of family court cases and the filing of objections to support magistrate determinations in child support, paternity and parentage proceedings in family court.