Sen. Rob Rolison

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 1255) posthumously commends Paul Davidson for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest honor for individuals. It recognizes his service as a Vietnam War veteran (patrolling the Mekong Delta), his later advocacy for veterans through groups like the VFW, and his community work supporting seniors. The resolution directs sending a copy of the commendation to his family. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact or financial effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a binding bill) commending Michele AnneMarie Kinsell posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest honor for individuals. It formally recognizes her service as the first female Aerospace Ground Equipment Repairman in the U.S. Air Force and her community contributions. The resolution directs the Senate to present a copy of the resolution to her family, with no policy changes or financial impact. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1538) adds county probation officers in Nassau County to a list of public safety workers eligible for optional disability coverage. If Nassau County chooses to adopt it, probation officers injured or made ill while performing job duties would receive full salary during recovery and have medical/hospital costs covered by the county - mirroring existing protections for police, firefighters, and other covered roles. The coverage is optional for Nassau County, not mandatory statewide, and prohibits medical providers from billing the officers directly. It does not change current coverage for other counties or public safety workers outside Nassau.

Adds assault of a highway worker, motor vehicle investigator and motor vehicle inspector to the crime of assault in the second degree; defines such terms.

Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to allow judges to set bail for individuals charged with certain offenses involving threats against schools, school staff, or students. It specifically adds crimes such as aggravated harassment, making a threat of mass harm, aggravated threat of mass harm, and terroristic threats - when directed at a school district, school, staff, or student - to the list of offenses for which bail can be imposed. This change grants courts the discretion to require monetary bail for these particular school-related threat offenses.

Establishes the Marshall plan for moms interagency task force to examine, issue proposals and make recommendations on multiple policy areas to address the disproportionate burden mothers have weathered from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Directs the commissioner of the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations promoting recovery from opioid misuse and reducing diversion of addiction medicines.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new class B felony offense for selling controlled substances on the property of or within 1,000 feet of a drug or alcohol treatment center or methadone clinic. It directly affects individuals who sell drugs in these specific locations, including buildings, parking lots, and public areas like sidewalks or streets within the defined zone. The law establishes that selling drugs in violation of certain existing drug laws within these areas automatically qualifies as this serious felony, with a rebuttable presumption of knowledge if facility signs are posted. This changes penalties for drug sales near treatment facilities, making them punishable as a class B felony instead of a lower-level offense.

Maddy summaryS 2312 prohibits sex offenders from living within 1,350 feet of schools, playgrounds, parks, or childcare facilities. This restriction directly affects individuals classified as sex offenders under New York's correction law, applying to all such locations used for child-related activities. The bill requires notification to offenders through written and oral communication from the division, parole officers, and probation officers. Violations could lead to felony charges, with penalties increasing for repeat offenses. The residency ban remains in effect as long as the individual is classified as a sex offender.