Sen. Rob Rolison

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Newburgh's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years, moving the expiration date from 2025 to 2027. It directly affects hotels and motels operating within Newburgh, as well as the town's ability to generate revenue from this tax. The key change is updating the expiration date in the tax law to ensure the tax remains in place through 2027. The bill makes a technical adjustment to the existing law without altering the tax rate or scope of the levy.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the existing long-term care ombudsman program to include assisted living facilities for an additional two years, from December 31, 2025, through December 31, 2027. It directly affects residents of assisted living facilities by maintaining their access to an ombudsman who helps resolve complaints and improve care quality. The key mechanism is a two-year renewal of current provisions under the Elder Law, ensuring ongoing oversight without new requirements. The extension applies to all facilities currently covered under the ombudsman program.

Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964; requires the division of human rights to develop training for students and employees; requires the Title VI coordinator to notify annually all students and employees of the institution's policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires day care homes to maintain a specific caregiver-to-child ratio for infants and toddlers. It mandates one caregiver for every two children under eighteen months in both group family day care homes (serving 7-12 children) and standard family day care homes (serving 3-6 children). The law also specifies that family day care homes may serve up to eight children if no more than six are under school age and school-aged children are accommodated during non-school hours. These requirements apply to all qualifying homes operating under New York's social services law. The bill directly affects home-based day care providers caring for young children.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1100) asks Governor Hochul to officially recognize September 21-27, 2025, as Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about FTD, a terminal brain disease affecting speech, behavior, and motor skills, often misdiagnosed in people aged 40-60. The resolution highlights FTD's impact - accounting for 10-20% of dementia cases under 60 - and its high care costs, urging greater attention to the condition. This symbolic action directly affects New Yorkers living with FTD and their families by promoting community recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1120) commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Spackenkill Union Free School District. It formally recognizes the school district's history since 1865, its growth from a single-room school to serving 1,500 students, and its achievements in education and community engagement. The resolution resolves to "commemorate" the anniversary and directs that a copy be sent to the school district. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or funding, it directly affects the Spackenkill school community by acknowledging their milestone.

Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1131) is a ceremonial tribute honoring U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Darrigan, who died in World War II on March 11, 1944. It commemorates his service and recognizes his long-overdue burial in Wappingers Falls, New York, on May 24, 2025, after remains were recovered 81 years posthumously. The resolution expresses New York State's gratitude to Darrigan's family and community for his sacrifice, but it does not create new laws or affect any policies. As a symbolic gesture, it was adopted by the Senate on June 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 983) extends the temporary authorization allowing individual anglers to use up to three fishing lines while fishing in freshwater bodies. It directly affects recreational anglers who fish alone, maintaining a rule previously established in 2011 and updated in 2023. The key provision updates the expiration date from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027, extending the allowance for two additional years. This change does not alter the core rule but ensures its continued application through 2027.

Directs the office of victim services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative including culturally sensitive services that provide language access for those who need it and that are affordable for those with limited means to pay; requires the submission of regular assessments and reports.