Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Establishes a state frontotemporal degeneration registry; defines terms; requires every physician, nurse practitioner, nurse physician assistant and general hospital that diagnoses or is treating a patient diagnosed with an FTD disorder to give notice to the department; requires certain information to be confidential; sets forth the duties of the commissioner of health; requires the department of health to create and maintain a webpage.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the required supervised experience period for new real estate brokers from two to five years. It directly affects individuals applying for a real estate broker's license, mandating they have actively worked as a licensed salesperson under a broker for five consecutive years (or equivalent experience). Key provisions include requiring cultural competency training, proof of English language proficiency, knowledge of fair housing laws, and completion of a 152-hour approved course. The bill also specifies that certain course components must be taught in person, not online.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1376) encourages farmers' markets selling farm products in state parks, provided they don't harm the park's environment. It directly affects state parks, farmers' markets operating there, and state agencies like the Department of Agriculture and Markets. Key provisions require parks to post market locations/times online, identify new park locations for markets, and coordinate with agencies like Empire State Development. The law, now effective (signed September 26, 2025), aims to expand access to local food while protecting park integrity.

Exempts processors of syrup made from tree sap or honey who do not purchase syrup made from tree sap or honey from others for repackaging, and who do not combine syrup made from tree sap or honey with any other ingredients capable of supporting the growth of infectious or toxigenic organisms from certain licensing requirements for food processing establishments.

Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Greene County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax (on top of the existing 3% rate) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Greene County who pay sales taxes on goods and services. The key change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the tax law, maintaining the same tax rate and scope. The bill does not alter the tax rate or create new tax categories - only extends the current authorization period. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025 (Chapter 285).

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Columbia County's existing authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax for two more years, through November 30, 2027. It modifies the tax law to maintain the current 1% rate (added to the existing 3% rate) without changing the tax structure. The extension directly affects residents and businesses in Columbia County that pay these taxes. The bill does not alter the tax rate or create new taxes, only prolonging the current authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Columbia County's existing authority to impose an additional tax on real estate transfers (sales) for two more years, changing the expiration date from 2025 to December 31, 2027. It directly affects buyers and sellers of property within Columbia County who pay this additional tax on transactions. The key provision amends the expiration date in the current law, maintaining the tax structure without altering the tax rate or scope. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025 (Chapter 304).

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Dutchess County's authority to impose a local sales tax for an additional two years, from March 2023 through November 2027. It allows the county to maintain a combined tax rate of 3.75% (3% state rate plus 0.75% local rate) on qualifying purchases within the county. The extension directly affects residents and businesses in Dutchess County by preserving the existing local tax structure without changing the rate or scope of the tax. The bill amends the tax law to update the expiration date, ensuring continuity of the county's local revenue authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Greene County's authorization to collect an additional tax on mortgage recordings from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2027. It directly affects homeowners and property buyers in Greene County who pay this fee when recording mortgage documents. The change only updates the expiration date of an existing tax authorization without altering the tax rate or scope.