Sen. Dean Murray

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors individuals who received the 2026 LeadingAge New York Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards. It specifically recognizes staff members from various not-for-profit and public long-term care facilities across New York State, including nurses, aides, and social workers. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge these employees and mandates that copies of the document be sent to each recipient. This action serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize June 2026 as Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. The resolution highlights the work of animal shelters and rescue groups in caring for homeless cats and encourages the public to adopt these animals. By designating this month, the state aims to raise awareness about shelter cats and promote responsible pet ownership. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or funding but serves to honor the efforts of animal welfare organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate October 2026 as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in New York. The resolution aims to raise awareness about shelter dogs and encourage people to adopt them during that month. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to support animal welfare organizations and reduce pet homelessness.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a bridge on State Route 112 in Patchogue, Suffolk County, as dedicated to Edward "Red" Corrigan. The state transportation commissioner must install and maintain signage noting the dedication, though the official name of the highway remains unchanged. This measure ensures the tribute is ceremonial and does not alter the functional naming of the road.

Establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal framework for anti-stalking orders to protect victims from repeated, severe harassment. It directly affects stalking victims (petitioners) and alleged stalkers (respondents) by establishing specific court procedures for obtaining protective orders. Key provisions require courts to issue orders prohibiting contact (including digital communication), surveillance, remote control of connected devices (like smart home systems), and proximity to victims' homes or workplaces. The law defines "stalking" broadly to include numerous offenses under existing penal codes, such as harassment, assault, and unauthorized sharing of intimate images. These orders can be issued quickly without notice for immediate threats, with final orders requiring a court hearing.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits commercial octopus farming for human consumption within the state. It bans any person from raising octopus in controlled aquaculture settings (like farms) where the purpose is food production, while explicitly exempting wild-caught octopus and research activities unrelated to commercial farming. Violations carry daily fines of up to $1,000 per offense. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Requires the office of victim services to publicize programs offered by the office and to include certain information in annual reports to the governor and the legislature and to make such reports public on the office's website.

Establishes an "operation SNUG" program within the division of criminal justice services which provides grant awards to reduce, prevent or respond to gun violence.

Enacts the "school security guard training enhancement act"; provides that annual training where a security guard is employed or contracted by a school in this state shall require the completion of school specific-training.