Sen. Monica Martinez

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 12, 2026, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. It is a ceremonial resolution intended to highlight the challenges faced by people living with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. The measure does not create new laws or change funding but serves to raise public awareness and recognize the needs of affected individuals. Copies of the resolution will be sent to various health organizations and state agencies to further promote understanding of the illness.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Dylan U. Valle, a Bronx resident and union organizer who passed away on April 16, 2026. The measure honors his contributions to labor advocacy, immigrant rights, and community service through his work with organizations like the Transport Workers Union and 32BJ. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead directs the legislature to pause briefly to mourn his passing and sends a copy of the resolution to his family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that officially pauses legislative proceedings to honor the four-year anniversary of the 2022 Tops Friendly Markets shooting in Buffalo. It recognizes the victims, survivors, and the broader community while acknowledging various memorial events planned for May 14, 2026. The resolution expresses solidarity with Buffalo and condemns racism and domestic terrorism without imposing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 18, 2026, as Italian American Day. It is a symbolic resolution that does not change any laws or create new programs but instead recognizes the cultural heritage and contributions of Italian Americans in the state. The measure directs the state legislature to send a formal proclamation to Governor Kathy Hochul to announce this observance. By doing so, the bill aims to highlight the 53rd anniversary of Italian American Day and celebrate Italian history and traditions within New York communities.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally commends the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its Annual Delta Day event held at the New York State Capitol on May 19, 2026. The document recognizes the sorority's long history of community service, political advocacy, and leadership within New York State and the nation. It highlights the organization's five-point programmatic thrust focused on economic, educational, health, and political development to improve communities. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of the sorority's contributions rather than establishing new laws or funding. A copy of this commendation will be sent to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, a nonprofit organization founded in 1977 to support African American lawmakers. The bill formally recognizes the group's role in advocating for equity and providing resources to over 700 state legislators representing more than 50 million people. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the organization's contributions and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the caucus. As a procedural measure, the bill does not alter laws or policies but serves to acknowledge the milestone and the organization's impact on public service.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 2025 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the impact of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease affecting thousands of New Yorkers, and notes the importance of public awareness and early diagnosis. It does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to bring attention to the condition and support for those affected.

Maddy summarySenate Bill S 1665 updates the rules for vehicle operators when overtaking bicyclists and pedestrians in New York State. Outside of New York City, drivers passing a bicycle must now use "due care," which includes moving to an adjacent lane if safe, or passing at least three feet away. Similar "due care" requirements are also established for drivers passing pedestrians in these areas. For New York City, the bill retains the existing rule for drivers to pass bicycles at a safe distance and does not introduce specific new provisions for passing pedestrians.

Enacts "Bryan Johnson's law"; includes prior convictions of operation of a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs as prior convictions of driving while intoxicated.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how New York state calculates payment rates for residential health care facilities (like nursing homes) that provide long-term care. It requires the state to adjust rates annually based on current operating costs, with mandatory updates by April 2026 and every five years after, using the most recent cost data. Certain specialized facilities (such as those for children, ventilator-dependent patients, or behavioral health) retain historical rates adjusted for inflation, while others transition to the new cost-based system over a minimum four-year period. The bill also mandates a workgroup of experts to advise on rate-setting methodology and includes provisions for quality improvement funding.