Sen. Dean Murray

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all employers in child protective services (CPS) to provide mental health support services to their employees. It specifically mandates access to resources like trauma-focused therapy, EMDR treatment, counseling, and informational support to address workplace stress and secondary trauma. The law directly affects CPS workers - such as caseworkers and supervisors - who face high-stress, emotionally demanding situations daily. The key provision is a legal obligation for employers to cover these services, aiming to improve employee well-being and retention. (4 sentences)

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all health insurers in New York to cover long-term treatment for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. It mandates coverage for at least 30 days of intravenous antibiotics, 60 days of oral antibiotics, or a combination, plus additional treatment as recommended by a physician. The law applies to all individual health insurance policies, group plans, and medical expense corporations. It also expands workers' compensation to include Lyme disease as a covered disability and clarifies that workplace-related tick-borne illnesses qualify for benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the legal definition of "aggravated cruelty to animals" to include causing serious physical injury or using a weapon. It applies to acts against companion animals that intentionally cause extreme pain, are carried out in a depraved or sadistic manner, or involve weapons. The amendment modifies existing law by adding these three specific scenarios to the definition of aggravated cruelty. This clarifies which animal cruelty acts meet the "aggravated" standard under current statutes.

Maddy summaryS 3638 creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during official duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting, throwing objects, or physical contact (such as pushing or shoving) that hinder officers. The law applies to anyone who obstructs a police officer while they are performing their job. Violating this law carries serious criminal penalties as a class E felony.

Provides for a working families tax credit; directs quarterly prepayment of the credit; provides for a sliding reduction in the credit for incomes which exceed a certain threshold.

Establishes the New York state commission on out-migration which examines why the state of New York is losing residents and offering recommendations to reverse such trend.

Corrects a reference to the applicable tax assessment roll for a tax exemption granted to the Ruth AME Zion Church in the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals outdated sections of New York's pet dealer regulations and adds new requirements for sellers of dogs, cats, and rabbits - both in-person and online. It directly affects pet dealers (including breeders selling directly to consumers) who sell more than nine animals yearly, requiring them to verify that source breeders met specific welfare standards: proper nutrition, veterinary care, behavioral wellness plans, and adequate living conditions. The law excludes municipal shelters, rescue organizations, and tax-exempt animal welfare groups from these requirements. It replaces prior definitions with clearer language to ensure consistent enforcement of animal welfare standards across all sales channels.

Permits the court to withhold names, contact information, and statements of any victim or eyewitness from discovery where the defendant is associated with a criminal street gang or the offense is connected to a criminal street gang or criminal enterprise activity.

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board; provides that such oral statement shall be made to the members of the state board of parole who will determine whether the defendant is released.