Sen. Robert Jackson

Requires search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing to include a notice to users when searching limited services pregnancy center listings that such limited services pregnancy centers provide limited medical and abortion care and may not have medical professionals onsite; requires social media networks such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr and Flickr to include such consumer notice on any posts or advertisements by such centers.

Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school except for AI used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal presumption that specific Nassau County emergency workers, such as ambulance technicians and police medics, contracted HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis while performing their duties. Under this new rule, these employees would automatically be considered disabled due to work-related exposure to these diseases unless the county can prove otherwise. The legislation also assigns the financial costs of implementing these benefits to Nassau County, allowing expenses to be spread over ten years without requiring separate annual funding approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal presumption that lung diseases affecting Nassau County fire marshals and related personnel were caused by their work duties. Under this new rule, if a firefighter who passed a clean physical exam upon hiring develops a lung condition, the law assumes the illness is job-related unless the employee can prove otherwise. The Nassau County government would be responsible for covering all costs associated with this change, which could include increased disability benefits, and these expenses could be spread out over ten years. The legislation takes effect immediately and is designed to streamline the process for these specific employees seeking retirement or disability status due to respiratory health issues.

Increases the cap on the credit for contributions to certain funds for contributions to the SUNY Impact Foundation from ten million dollars to twenty million dollars.

Relates to the completion of training requirements for sheriffs and undersheriffs; directs the municipal police training council to promulgate rules and regulations relating to qualification for municipal police forces for persons who were previously sworn members of the state police and to provide certificates to such persons who meet such qualifications.

Affords certain members of the fire department pension fund with new or increased pension benefits for each year of additional service beyond their required minimum service.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3413) changes how courts handle appeals of denied disability pensions in New York. It directly affects individuals who have been denied disability pensions by state pension systems and are appealing that decision. The key provision allows a court, upon finding a denial was arbitrary or not supported by substantial evidence, to directly grant the disability pension instead of only sending the case back for reconsideration. This amendment applies immediately to all pending appeals not yet decided. The bill does not alter eligibility rules but streamlines the court's authority to resolve denials when evidence is lacking.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the memory of Salvador Vizcarrondo Jr., a community leader from Endicott, New York, who passed away in October 2025. The bill formally acknowledges his lifelong dedication to education and youth development, particularly his long service with the Upward Bound program at Binghamton University. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to express condolences and transmits a copy of the tribute to Vizcarrondo's family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the New York State 4-H organization for hosting its 91st Annual Capital Days event in Albany from May 17 to 19, 2026. The bill does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial gesture to honor the program's nearly century-long history of teaching youth leadership and civic skills. By adopting this resolution, the legislature expresses its appreciation for the volunteers and staff who support the event, which brings young people from across the state to learn about government and community service.