Sen. Dean Murray

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with new laws), asking Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as "Preparedness Month" in New York. It does not create new requirements or directly affect any individuals or entities; it is a symbolic gesture to encourage public awareness. The resolution cites National Preparedness Month and emphasizes actions like disaster planning and blood donation, referencing the American Red Cross and Hurricane Ida as context. The Legislature has already adopted this resolution.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 28, 2025, as Rare Disease Day in New York State. It aims to raise public awareness of rare diseases, which affect approximately 1 in 10 New Yorkers, and aligns with the national observance of Rare Disease Day to highlight ongoing efforts in diagnosis, research, and treatment support. The resolution does not create new laws but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage broader recognition of these conditions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 30, 2025, as Doctors' Day in New York State, aligning with the nationally recognized date observed since 1990. It does not create new laws or requirements but formally asks the Governor to issue a ceremonial proclamation honoring physicians. The resolution cites the historical origins of Doctors' Day, including its first observance in Georgia in 1933 and its designation as a national holiday in 1990. It directly affects no specific group beyond the Governor's office and serves as a symbolic tribute to doctors' contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 30, 2025, as "Denim Day" in New York State. It supports an annual awareness event established to combat sexual violence and challenge victim-blaming attitudes - originating from a 1999 Italian court case where a rape victim was blamed for wearing tight jeans. The resolution highlights statistics on sexual violence affecting women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws but formally recognizes a community awareness initiative.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 142) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week in New York State, aligning with National Police Week. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The resolution highlights the sacrifice of over 20,000 U.S. officers since 1791 and seeks to raise public awareness about officer safety. It directly affects the Governor (as the recipient of the request) and New York residents, who would observe the designated week. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not impose any legal requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks Governor Hochul to designate October 6-12, 2025, as Physician Assistant Week in New York, honoring the profession's role in healthcare. It has no legal effect and serves only as ceremonial recognition of Physician Assistants' contributions. The resolution cites their work in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment across medical settings but does not create new policy or funding. (Procedural resolution; no direct impact on residents or providers.)

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S.144) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate May 19-25, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in New York State, aligning with National EMS Week. It honors all EMS personnel - both volunteer and career - including paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and dispatchers who provide critical 24/7 emergency care. The resolution has no legal effect; it is a symbolic gesture recognizing their lifesaving work, which serves all New Yorkers through approximately 2.8 million annual emergency calls.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 18, "Billy's Law") amends New York's criminal procedure law to require judges to consider bail or pre-trial detention for individuals charged with specific arson felonies. It directly affects people facing charges for arson in the fourth degree (penal law §150.05) or arson in the third degree (penal law §150.10) during pre-trial proceedings. The key provision adds these arson offenses to existing categories where judges may deny release - such as for certain violent crimes or firearm charges - without requiring the defendant to prove they won't flee. Judges must still assess if the defendant poses a risk, but the bill makes arson felonies automatically subject to these detention considerations. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Directs the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to conduct a study of the delivery of services to individuals with traumatic brain injury.

Permits the rendering of an estimated bill from a utility corporation or municipality under certain circumstances; requires each utility corporation and municipality within six months to submit to the commission a model procedure for the calculation of estimated bills that incorporates best practices and technology and accounts for any barriers to the use of actual meter readings.