Sen. Nathalia Fernández

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state health commissioner to create guidelines for including placenta accreta spectrum screenings in routine prenatal care. The new guidance will outline when doctors should start these screenings, how to identify risk factors like prior C-sections, and how to refer patients for further evaluation. It directly affects pregnant individuals and healthcare providers by establishing a standardized approach to detecting this specific pregnancy complication. The law takes effect 90 days after it is signed into legislation.

Grants peace officer status to certain employees of the Parkchester police department of public safety who patrol the Parkchester North and South condominium area.

Requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with the use of generative artificial intelligence to disclose such use of generative artificial intelligence before the completion of such sale; applies to all printed and digital books consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or any combination thereof.

Establishes the "stop online predators act"; requires operators of covered platforms to conduct age verification to determine whether a user is a covered minor; requires operators of covered platforms to utilize certain default privacy settings for covered minors; requires operators of covered platforms to require parental approval of certain activity related to a covered minor's covered platform account.

Maddy summaryThis bill empowers New York City's Council on the Arts to officially designate "Little Yemen" as a cultural district. It directly affects the Little Yemen neighborhood in the Bronx, defined by specific boundaries (west: White Plains Road; east/north: Bronxdale Avenue; south: Van Nest Avenue). The key mechanism adds Little Yemen to a list of designated cultural districts eligible for grants, technical assistance, or other support from the Council. The designation recognizes the area's distinct cultural heritage and aims to support its cultural institutions.

Provides that dental insurance coverage shall include coverage for night guards; defines dental night guards; provides that dental night guards shall be covered under Medicaid.

Requires certain documents and forms to be provided in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited English proficient immigrants of five years or less according to the American community survey, as published by the United States census bureau.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Resolution that formally congratulates the Bolton Central School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, their coaches, and athletic director on winning the Class D State Championship. The resolution specifically names the individual players, Head Coach Cody Kober, Assistant Coach Angel Figueroa, and Athletic Director Mark Andrejkovics, and directs that copies of the document be sent to them. It recognizes the team's 26-1 season record and their victory over Sackets Harbor High School, highlighting the athletic achievement without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize March 31, 2026, as Farmworkers Day in New York State. The resolution honors the historical contributions of farmworkers to democracy and human rights, particularly referencing the United Farm Workers movement and their advocacy for better working conditions. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative proclamation to acknowledge the legacy of farmworkers. The measure directs the governor to issue a formal statement recognizing this date and highlights New York's 2019 Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act as part of the state's ongoing support for farmworker protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in New York State. The resolution recognizes the history and importance of behavior analysis as a scientific field that studies how behavior works and develops skills through positive reinforcement. It highlights the profession's growth since New York began licensing behavior analysts in 2014 and aligns the state observance with the global celebration of World Behavioral Analysis Day. The bill does not change laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the field's contributions to education and healthcare.