Sen. Rob Rolison

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the First Responder Peer Support Program Act to provide mental health resources for first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel. It establishes a statewide grant program that eligible entities can use to fund peer-to-peer support initiatives, ensuring volunteers receive training on trauma, suicide prevention, and coping mechanisms. The program sets specific standards for training and administrative staffing while explicitly protecting the privacy of individuals seeking help by prohibiting the collection of personal identifying information. Funding for these grants is subject to future legislative appropriation, and the law will take effect approximately seven months after passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Pastor Constance Marie Hulla, a religious leader and community figure from Coney Island who passed away in May 2024. The measure formally recognizes her contributions to her community, her role in promoting peace, and her dedication to serving those in need. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express condolences to her family and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to them.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the sales tax on food and drinks purchased by students at schools and colleges that operate approved donation programs, such as those using food points or donated funds. It applies to institutions that are either operated by tax-exempt organizations or are state-licensed schools, universities, or colleges. The change specifically covers meals bought through these donation systems rather than cash transactions, while excluding alcoholic beverages from the exemption. The law takes effect at the start of the next quarterly sales tax period that begins at least 90 days after it becomes official.

Establishes the interagency elder justice task force consisting of representatives of state agencies whose work involves elder justice to create greater collaboration and develop overarching strategies, systems, and programs with a goal of protecting older adults from abuse and mistreatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state dog licensing laws to allow municipalities to include an optional section on license applications where owners can voluntarily donate money to support local animal shelters or pounds. The proposed change requires that any space for these contributions be clearly marked and distinct from the mandatory license fee, ensuring residents understand the donation is optional. Owners may choose to make a contribution to their local facility or a contracted organization, with the application listing the recipient and potentially suggesting reasonable donation amounts. This legislation affects local governments and dog owners by adding a new, non-compulsory way for the public to financially support municipal animal care services during the annual licensing process.

Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.

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.

Requires the Medicaid inspector general to comply with standards relating to the audit and review of medical assistance program funds; establishes procedures, practices and standards for the adjustment or recovery of a medical assistance payment from recipients; requires notice of certain investigations.

Relates to the construction of facilities for chemical dependence services that promote the privacy of individuals while bathing, sleeping, using restrooms and receiving individual counseling services, while also allowing for maximization of the use of such facility.

Enacts the "cellular mapping act"; requires the public service commission to review cellular services within the state; requires the expansion of cellular services.