Sen. Bill Weber

Permits certain licensed athletic trainers who are licensed to practice in another state, territory or country to provide athletic training services to athletes and team personnel at a discrete sanctioned team sporting event or performance in this state.

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

Provides that receipts from other services and other business receipts, taxpayers, and combined groups including members, engaged in providing professional employer organization services shall include with such receipts amounts received with respect to wages, benefits, and other employee expenses disbursed to or for the benefit of a client's worksite employees and the related employment taxes if the amounts received are included in the calculation of the business income base or the combined business income base, respectively.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1252 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to formally recognize June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation to honor the community's history and ongoing advocacy. The resolution cites key LGBTQIA+ milestones, including the Stonewall uprising and New York's marriage equality law, to frame the recognition. This is a procedural resolution with no direct effect on residents or policy implementation.

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3360) expands who can legally authorize the donation of a deceased person's body for medical education or research. It adds "a close friend" (as defined in section 2994-a of the law) to the list of people permitted to make an anatomical gift, alongside existing categories like family members or guardians. The bill also clarifies that if multiple people in the same category (including close friends) are eligible, a gift requires majority agreement among reasonably available individuals to avoid conflicts. It directly affects close friends of decedents seeking to facilitate body donations for medical purposes.

Requires hospitals to establish a violence prevention program which includes a workplace safety and security assessment and develop a safety and security plan that addresses identified workplace violence threats or hazards.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1949) dedicates a specific segment of the state highway system in Haverstraw, Rockland County, to Hector L. Soto. It designates the portion of U.S. Route 202 from Rosman Road to Route 45 as "Highway Dedicated to Hector L. Soto" through ceremonial signage. The bill explicitly states this dedication is purely ceremonial, does not change the highway's official name, and requires no alteration to the highway's existing designation. The signing will be installed and maintained by the Department of Transportation.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates New York as a "purple heart state" to honor combat veterans for their service and sacrifice. It adds a new section to state law stating this designation, with no changes to existing programs or funding. The bill is purely symbolic and ceremonial, directly recognizing veterans through this official title. It does not create new benefits or alter current veteran support systems. The designation would take effect January 1st following enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6428) authorizes the Thiells-Roseville Fire District to apply for tax exemptions from school taxes and real property taxes on five specific properties in Haverstraw, New York (addresses listed in the bill). It allows the local tax official to accept this application even after the regular deadline, treating it as if filed on time for the 2024-2025 tax assessment. If approved by the town board, the fire district could receive full tax exemption on those parcels and potentially get refunds for taxes already paid. The bill directly affects the Thiells-Roseville Fire District’s property tax obligations for these designated locations.