Sen. Kevin Parker

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1186, introduced by Senator Parker, formally honors the 2025 Unlabelled Awards All White Gala, an event celebrating Black excellence through categories like Trailblazer and Civic Leader. The resolution recognizes the gala's contributions to uplifting community leaders and directs a copy to its founder, Carol Tia Dunkley, for acknowledgment. This symbolic resolution has no policy impact but expresses legislative support for the event's mission.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1189 commemorates the 10th anniversary of the E.R.I.C. Initiative Remembrance Gala, scheduled for September 13, 2025. The resolution formally recognizes the E.R.I.C. Initiative Foundation’s work honoring Eric Garner’s legacy and promoting police accountability, while acknowledging Gwen Carr (Eric Garner’s mother) as the gala’s host. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the legislative body’s respect for the event’s purpose of advancing justice and community healing. This resolution does not affect any individuals, groups, or existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1100) asks Governor Hochul to officially recognize September 21-27, 2025, as Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about FTD, a terminal brain disease affecting speech, behavior, and motor skills, often misdiagnosed in people aged 40-60. The resolution highlights FTD's impact - accounting for 10-20% of dementia cases under 60 - and its high care costs, urging greater attention to the condition. This symbolic action directly affects New Yorkers living with FTD and their families by promoting community recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (J 1062) commemorating the 2025 IFN Investor Americas Forum in Manhattan on June 17, 2025. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities; it is purely a ceremonial gesture by the legislature. The resolution acknowledges the forum's focus on Islamic finance, investment collaboration between North America and the Gulf region, and New York's role as a financial hub. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact beyond expressing legislative support.

Enacts the "keep police radio public act"; ensures that, except for sensitive information, all radio communications are accessible to emergency services organizations and professional journalists.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1131) is a ceremonial tribute honoring U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Darrigan, who died in World War II on March 11, 1944. It commemorates his service and recognizes his long-overdue burial in Wappingers Falls, New York, on May 24, 2025, after remains were recovered 81 years posthumously. The resolution expresses New York State's gratitude to Darrigan's family and community for his sacrifice, but it does not create new laws or affect any policies. As a symbolic gesture, it was adopted by the Senate on June 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding Senate resolution (J 1123) commemorating "The Key Awards" event scheduled for June 3, 2025. It formally recognizes the Office of Safety & Prevention Partnerships and Urban Village Mentoring for organizing this event, which honors community leaders and organizations focused on youth empowerment, mentorship, and reducing violence in New York City. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of support from the legislature. It does not directly affect any individuals or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution, introduced by Senator Ramos, requests Governor Hochul to proclaim December 21, 2025, as World Meditation Day in New York State. It serves as a symbolic recognition of meditation's health benefits - such as reducing stress and improving mental well-being - without creating new laws or affecting specific groups. The resolution does not impose legal requirements but aims to honor meditation's global significance, as acknowledged by the United Nations and health organizations.

Criminalizes the harassment of a child when the perpetrator intentionally or knowingly harasses, annoys or alarms a child or a child's parent or guardian; establishes a private right of action for harassment of a child.

Requires that health insurance policies shall provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer; provides that no patient cost sharing shall be imposed for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer.