Sen. Nathalia Fernández

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize May 22, 2026, as Maritime Day in New York State. It directly affects state officials and maritime workers by establishing an annual commemorative date. The resolution highlights the economic importance of waterways and the contributions of merchant mariners to New York's economy and history. It also acknowledges SUNY Maritime College's role in training future maritime professionals. The bill is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryBill S 4589 modifies how Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are reimbursed for their operating costs. Beginning in April 2025, and every three years thereafter, the department will analyze actual FQHC costs over the prior five years, considering factors like services provided, staffing, and technology. Based on this analysis, the department will develop and issue updated payment rates, removing existing payment ceilings or caps. The bill ensures that no FQHC will receive a lower operating cost component or overall payment rate than what was applied before September 30, 2025.

Authorizes the application of topical fluoride varnish to a child's teeth by a parent or legal guardian provided that such application is done under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner.

Allows a licensed pharmacist to prescribe and order FDA-approved medication assisted therapy under a non-patient-specific regimen for the treatment of opioid use disease.

Authorizes up to two percent of mobile sports tax revenue, but not more than twenty-three million dollars, be used for youth team sports funding to be distributed by county youth bureaus, city of New York's department of youth and community development, and an organization which supports and invests in programs that use sports as a vehicle for youth development and social change.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Saint Patrick and all persons of Irish descent on the occasion of Saint Patrick's Day on March 17, 2026, while also directing the Governor to proclaim March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in New York. The bill recognizes the historical contributions of Irish Americans to the state and nation through public service, military service, and cultural achievements, and acknowledges the traditions associated with the celebration. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a commemorative measure to recognize heritage and encourage the Governor to issue an official proclamation. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Governor, the Archbishop of New York, and officials associated with the New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade.

Requires certain entities to stock opioid antagonists and to store naloxone nasal sprays with or adjacent to automated external defibrillator cabinets.

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.

Provides that certain persons shall not be deemed a distributor for certain sales of premium cigars; provides that the tax on premium cigars shall be at the rate of seventy-five percent of the wholesale price or fifty cents, whichever is less, and is intended to be imposed only once upon the sale of any premium cigars; defines "premium cigar".

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all new washing machines sold in the state after January 1, 2030, to include a microfiber filtration system that captures at least 90% of fibers 100 micrometers or larger. It directly affects manufacturers (who must provide compliance certificates) and retailers (who must display a consumer label explaining the filtration system). The key provisions include mandatory filtration standards, visible consumer labeling with maintenance instructions, and a transition period allowing unsold inventory purchased before December 31, 2029, to be sold. The law aims to reduce microfiber pollution from laundry without specifying environmental outcomes.