Sen. Gustavo Rivera

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 5-11, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in New York. It aims to raise public and medical awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder caused by long-term antipsychotic medication use, which affects an estimated 800,000 people in the U.S. The resolution highlights that TD often goes undiagnosed and can impair quality of life, urging better screening practices. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but encourages awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to designate September 2025 as "Recovery Month" in New York State. It aligns with the existing National Recovery Month observed every September to celebrate individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. The resolution symbolically recognizes the work of treatment providers and promotes awareness of prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It does not create new laws, programs, or funding - it is solely a formal request for the Governor to issue a proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2025, as Canada Day in New York, recognizing the state's economic and cultural ties with Canada. It cites New York's $28 billion in annual trade with Canada, 800 Canadian-owned businesses employing 58,000 New Yorkers, and cross-border initiatives like the Champlain Hudson Power Express project. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally asks the governor to issue the proclamation. It was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2025, and will be sent to the governor and Canadian Consulate for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 765) clarifies the requirements for obtaining a certificate of qualification to operate clinical laboratories and blood banks in New York. It specifies that the Department of Health must issue certificates to applicants meeting minimum qualifications (including board certification and federal compliance) and demonstrating competence in managing lab operations. The bill directly affects laboratory operators and blood bank staff seeking certification to legally run these facilities. It updates existing public health law provisions without creating new requirements, focusing on administrative clarity for the certification process.

Permits prescription labels for mifepristone, misoprostol, and their generic alternatives to include the name of the prescribing health care practice instead of the name of the prescriber at the prescriber's request.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S.311) formally commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), established in 1925. It recognizes HANYS's role in advancing healthcare for New Yorkers over a century, including its evolution from advocating for hospitals to supporting diverse providers (hospitals, nursing homes, home care, etc.) serving nearly 20 million people. The resolution contains no new laws or funding; it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative recognition of HANYS's mission to improve community health through advocacy and services. A copy will be sent to HANYS as a symbolic gesture for their 2025 centennial.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 260) formally commends Jose Cristales, an off-duty firefighter, for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest honor. It recognizes his heroic actions on September 12, 2024, when he saved a woman trapped under a car by coordinating bystanders and a construction crew to lift the vehicle, performing CPR until emergency services arrived. The resolution has no policy impact; it is a symbolic tribute to Cristales' life-saving intervention and embodies the Senate's tradition of honoring exceptional humanitarian acts.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (J 259), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally commemorates the 17th anniversary of Kosovo's independence (declared February 17, 2008) through a resolution adopted by the legislature. The resolution acknowledges Kosovo's history, progress in democracy, and the contributions of Kosovar communities in New York to cultural and economic life. It has no direct impact on laws, regulations, or affected populations beyond expressing legislative recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (J 255) commending Brandon Gruttemeyer for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the highest honor for an individual. It recognizes his heroic 2024 rescue of a non-swimmer who nearly drowned at Lake George, where he located the victim underwater and administered life-saving CPR until emergency services arrived. The resolution formally praises his actions and transmits a copy of the resolution to him. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond the Senate's ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Muslim History Month in New York State. It aims to recognize Muslim cultural contributions, promote education about historical Muslim achievements (such as advancements in science and medicine), and foster community understanding. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages symbolic acknowledgment through the Governor's proclamation.