Sen. James Skoufis

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public and private schools in the state serving kindergarten through 12th grade to test for radon gas. Schools must follow the education commissioner's rules for testing, monitoring, and remediation, and publicly share test results and actions taken in an accessible location. They must also annually notify parents about the availability of this information through existing school communication channels. The law, effective July 1, 2026, states schools are not liable for non-compliance unless due to negligence or intentional misconduct.

Provides that vehicles with permits for handicapped parking issued anywhere in the state may use all spaces for handicapped parking in the city of New York.

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public officials who must file financial disclosure statements (such as state legislators and appointees) to submit these forms electronically starting in 2026, replacing paper filings. It mandates that the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government administer the electronic filing system. Officials needing access to a computer terminal for filing must receive it within two business days, and they won't be penalized for late filing if terminal access wasn't available. Individuals with disabilities preventing electronic filing may submit a paper form with a medical attestation.

Requires any regulation that mandates prior authorization to establish a mechanism for submission of requests for prior authorization by health care providers directly to the medical indemnity fund; requires the medical indemnity fund administrator to notify qualified plaintiffs which costs are qualifying health care costs to be paid from the fund and which are not within a reasonably prompt period of time.

Provides for the sealing of unfounded, exonerated, and pending claims made against law enforcement officers; requires such claims to be redacted from disciplinary records.

Makes tuition free for New York state residents at SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges; requires state residency and employment for a period of five years after completion of academic program.

Maddy summaryS 5844 prevents New York drivers from obtaining new licenses after being twice convicted of specific driving violations that caused physical injury. The law automatically blocks relicensing for drivers with two separate convictions for offenses like DWI, reckless driving, or impaired driving under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1193 and Penal Law §§ 120.03-125.14, provided physical injury occurred in each instance. It amends Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1193(c)(3) to prohibit new license issuance under these conditions. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates tax exemptions for nonprofits that engage in political campaign activities. It directly affects organizations that support or oppose candidates for public office, such as through contributions, advocacy ads, or using their resources to back specific candidates. Key provisions define "political campaign activity" broadly (including candidate endorsements and fundraising) but allow exceptions for non-partisan voter education, non-partisan research, and neutral candidate forums under strict conditions. Nonprofits must avoid any political campaigning to maintain tax-exempt status, with clear safe harbors for activities like non-partisan voter registration drives.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6890) simplifies a filing requirement for small businesses operating under assumed names or as partnerships. It removes the need for business owners to have their certificate filings "duly acknowledged" (a notarization or official verification step) when submitting to county clerks. The change directly affects sole proprietors and partnerships that must file certificates listing their business name, address, and owner details in each county where they operate. The law modifies existing filing rules to reduce administrative steps, while keeping all other required information (like owner names and addresses) unchanged. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.