Sen. Luis Sepúlveda

Maddy summaryThis bill allows property owners or tenants to seek court approval to access a neighbor's land for necessary repairs or improvements when they cannot complete the work reasonably otherwise. It covers specific construction needs like installing monitoring devices, scaffolding, or temporary structures, but requires the owner seeking access to give notice, compensate the neighbor for lost use, and maintain insurance. The court must grant access only after the neighbor refuses entry, and the law explicitly excludes state-owned properties from this process. The bill creates a clear legal pathway for resolving access disputes while protecting adjacent property owners' rights.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 8175) updates court procedures to allow electronic delivery of legal documents (like court notices) in surrogate's court cases, alongside existing methods like mail or in-person delivery. It specifically adds "electronic means" as an official service option, defined by existing law, and clarifies when courts may approve alternative service methods (such as publication in newspapers or delivery to consular officials). The change directly affects individuals and legal professionals involved in court cases requiring service of process, making document delivery more flexible. It does not alter substantive legal rights but streamlines how courts handle administrative service requirements. The bill was signed into law in November 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3236) allows registered pharmacy technicians to work in any licensed pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. It permits technicians to assist with tasks like preparing, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions or medications - provided these tasks require no professional judgment (which remains the pharmacist's responsibility). The law requires pharmacists to be physically present during these tasks, authorize all work, and approve it before any medication is dispensed. The pharmacy must also ensure technicians receive proper training before they begin assisting. The bill is now law (signed November 21, 2025).

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1224) prevents school-based health center services from being delivered to medical assistance recipients (like Medicaid beneficiaries) through private managed care insurance plans. It amends state law to require these services to continue being provided directly outside of managed care programs. The key change ensures that students receiving medical assistance can access school health services through traditional public health channels, not through private insurance networks. The bill was passed by the legislature in June 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on October 16, 2025, so it did not become law.

Extends the authorization for the city of New York to sell to abutting property owners real property owned by such city, consisting of tax lots that cannot be independently developed due to the size, shape, configuration and topography of such lots and the zoning regulations applicable thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4545) repeals Section 2307 of New York's Public Health Law, which previously addressed individuals knowingly infected with venereal disease. The repeal eliminates the legal provision that could have been used to prosecute such cases. The law takes effect immediately, preventing any future enforcement or legal action under the repealed section.

Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine.

Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for the demolition or the substantial alteration or renovation of such properties.

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Maddy summaryS 8405 extends the expiration date of a 2014 law governing joint bidding for public work contracts from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026. This affects contractors and construction firms bidding on public projects who use joint ventures to submit proposals. The bill amends Section 7 of the existing law to update the expiration date while keeping all other provisions unchanged. It does not create new rules but maintains current joint bidding requirements for public contracts through 2026. The change applies directly to state and local government procurement processes for construction projects.