Sen. Nathalia Fernández

Maddy summaryBill J 1067 is a Senate Resolution that honors the Lexington School for the Deaf. It specifically recognizes the school for hosting its 28th Annual Basketball Classic, which features a game against the Assembly/Senate All-Stars.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 1018 is a commemorative bill that commends the NYPD Asian Jade Society on the occasion of its 45th Anniversary. It recognizes the Society's outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to the safety and diversity of New York City and the entire State of New York.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 988 is a commemorative bill that formally recognizes and celebrates the Westchester County Bar Association's 125 years of service to the legal community in Westchester County, New York. It acknowledges the Association's history, mission, and contributions to maintaining high standards within the legal profession.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 1026 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim July 20, 2025, as Colombian Independence Day in the State of New York. This resolution commemorates the 215th Anniversary of Colombian Independence and acknowledges the contributions of Colombians to the state and nation.

Maddy summaryBill J 986 is a New York Senate Resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the State of New York. It aims to increase public awareness of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease affecting many New Yorkers.

Maddy summaryBill J 1059 is a Senate Resolution that commemorates the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center's "Lunch by the Bay" event on June 29, 2025. This resolution specifically honors Paul Romeo, who will be recognized as the 2025 Father of the Year at this event.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates various state laws by replacing the terms "addict" and "addicts" with "person with substance use disorder" or similar variations. It amends sections of the judiciary law, mental hygiene law, and public health law to reflect this change. This affects legal proceedings, medical treatment, and official definitions related to individuals experiencing substance use challenges. The primary aim is to standardize person-first language across relevant statutes.

Establishes confirmatory adoptions providing for the adoption of children born as a result of assisted reproduction; allows for more than two persons to be named parents of a child; establishes presumed parentage and provides for the challenge and adjudication thereof; repeals certain provisions of the domestic relations law and the family court act relating thereto.

Requires a motion picture theater that offers more than ten motion picture showings per week to provide scheduled showings of motion pictures with open motion picture captioning such that at least one quarter of all showings of a motion picture with four or more showings during a one-week time period shall have open motion picture captioning; provides exceptions and penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryBill J 1020 is a resolution that memorializes, or formally requests, Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 19, 2025, as Italian American Day in the State of New York. This bill aims to recognize and celebrate the heritage and contributions of Italian Americans.