Sen. Sam Sutton

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare April 28, 2026, as Animal Advocacy Day. The resolution highlights the positive roles animals play in families, public safety, and the well-being of vulnerable populations. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about animal welfare. The measure is a ceremonial action that requires no further legislative steps once the proclamation is issued.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month. The resolution highlights the contributions of the Sikh community to the state and aims to increase awareness of Sikh history and traditions. It does not change laws or create new programs but serves as a formal proclamation to honor the community.

Maddy summaryBill S 871 establishes uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors applying for public housing. It requires local housing authorities to give these survivors the same priority as other vulnerable groups, such as the disabled, elderly, and homeless. To qualify, a survivor must either continue to face domestic violence in their current home or have left due to violence and not be living in standard permanent housing. For applicants with the same priority status, housing authorities will select based on the date and time their application was received.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York schools to include the September 11, 2001 attacks in their mandatory courses on patriotism and citizenship. It directs school officials to teach students about shared history, diversity, religious tolerance, and human rights alongside other specific historical events like the Holocaust and slavery. The state education commissioner is tasked with enforcing these requirements and can withhold funding from districts that fail to provide the specified instruction or ensure student attendance.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses that use electric-assist bicycles for commercial deliveries to register their vehicles and display official number plates on the rear of each bike. It establishes that employers and third-party delivery platforms are legally responsible for paying fines if their drivers violate traffic laws while working. Additionally, the legislation defines specific terms for commercial bicycle operators and sets up a system of fines and penalties for businesses that fail to comply with these new registration and safety rules.

Prohibits the use of state aid by colleges and universities to fund or provide membership in academic institutions that are boycotting a country or higher education institutions of a country.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Public Health Law to officially allow epinephrine auto-injectors, commonly known as EpiPens, to be present on preschool premises. By adding preschool facilities and their employees to the list of eligible entities, the legislation clarifies that these locations can legally possess and use these medical devices for emergency situations. The change takes effect ninety days after the law is enacted, ensuring a transition period before the new rule is fully in force.

Requires all persons in a city having a population of one million or more operating a bicycle, electric bicycle or electric scooter to wear a helmet; imposes a civil penalty for violation of such requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires children's overnight, summer day, and traveling summer camps to keep epinephrine auto-injectors on their premises. To comply, camp operators must sign a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician or hospital that outlines specific medical protocols and file this agreement with state officials. The law mandates that only staff who have completed approved training can use these devices, and every administration of an injector must be reported immediately to the partner healthcare provider. Additionally, the bill provides legal protections by classifying the use of epinephrine as first aid to shield camps from liability and clarifies that possessing these devices does not violate professional licensing rules.

Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.