Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Stanley Maltzman for receiving New York State's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest individual honor. It formally recognizes his WWII Coast Guard service (including Pacific combat missions), military awards, and decades of community involvement in Greene County. The resolution directs the Senate to "pause in its deliberations" to honor him and send a copy of the resolution to Mr. Maltzman. It has no policy impact or effect on any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate Resolution (not a bill), commending Radioman 3rd Class Frank William Degenhardt posthumously for being named the recipient of the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the highest honor the Senate awards an individual. The resolution formally recognizes his service during World War II (including combat in the Pacific Theater), his Emmy-winning career in television, and his community contributions in New York. It directs the Senate to present a copy of the resolution to his surviving family members. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond honoring his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (J 396) posthumously commends Joseph Mark Fletcher for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the highest honor awarded to an individual. It formally recognizes his military service, character, and legacy as a veteran who "exhibited patriotism both at home and abroad." The resolution directs that a copy be sent to his family as a formal tribute. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools to integrate eating disorder prevention education into health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. It mandates age-appropriate instruction designed to foster healthy self-image and prepare students for healthy living, as part of existing nutrition programs. Schools must develop this curriculum with guidance from eating disorder centers, as permitted by the commissioner. The law takes effect September 1st following its enactment.

Provides that upon a vacancy, the council of the arts shall not be deemed out of compliance with the requirement that each of the ten regions of the state be represented by at least one member of the council so long as such vacancy is filled within a reasonable time and the appointment made for such new vacancy moves the composition of the council closer to such requirement.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 316 honors Mary E. Rainey, a Peekskill community leader who died on January 3, 2025, for her 40-year career at the Westchester Community Action Program, including her work with youth through the Youth Employment Program. The resolution recognizes her dedication to community welfare, civic service, and leadership at the Kiley Center. It directs that a copy be transmitted to her family as a formal tribute. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy impact or affected parties beyond honoring her legacy.

Removes the director of the office of the aging from deciding resources and information concerning Alzheimer's disease and any other dementia related matters; leaves such decisions to the commissioner of health.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 312) is a ceremonial request for Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate February 2025 as Black History Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; instead, it asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing the month. The resolution cites historical milestones of African American contributions to U.S. history, culture, and civil rights as context for the observance. It was adopted by the legislature on February 5, 2025, but remains a symbolic gesture without binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's public health law to establish requirements for the Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council. The council must develop annual recommendations addressing service availability, costs, regional disparities, emerging trends, Medicaid waiver differences, and administrative efficiency for individuals with traumatic brain injury. These recommendations must be posted annually on the state health department's website. The bill directly affects individuals with traumatic brain injury and service providers by mandating structured, transparent policy input on service delivery improvements.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Aphasia Awareness Month. It requests the Governor issue an official proclamation to increase public awareness of aphasia - a communication disorder often caused by stroke or brain injury. The resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies; it is a symbolic gesture to recognize the condition and its impact on approximately 2 million people in the U.S. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on February 4, 2025.