Sen. James Skoufis

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes the New York Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance for its advocacy work and historical contributions to improving conditions for domestic workers. The bill highlights the organization's efforts in securing legal protections, such as paid sick leave and family leave, and recovering stolen wages for employees in the field. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body intends to publicly honor the group's achievements and the legacy of its founder, Dorothy Bolden, without enacting any new laws or funding.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2298 is a commemorative bill honoring Minerva Solla, a labor activist and social justice advocate who passed away in April 2026. The resolution formally recognizes her lifelong contributions to workers' rights, including her role in organizing strikes, founding Latino labor committees, and helping pass legislation like Paid Family Leave. It directs the legislature to pause proceedings to mourn her death and sends a copy of the resolution to her family. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her legacy.

Relates to the effective date of a reclassification for an accidental disability retirement benefit for applications filed on or after January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the transfer of the wastewater treatment plant and its associated 19 acres of land from the Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center campus to the Town of Goshen. The legislation allows the Office of Mental Health to convey this property for a nominal fee, defined as an amount determined to be in the public interest, rather than at full market value. To ensure the facility continues to operate effectively for the psychiatric center, the transfer is contingent upon a written agreement that outlines terms for maintenance and service provision. The bill also includes procedural requirements, such as notifying state leaders before any transfer and ensuring that the deal does not negatively impact existing tax-exempt financing arrangements.

Authorizes early renewal of vehicle registration for members of the armed forces who will be engaged in the performance of their official military duties upon its expiration.

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold; provides that any manufacturer, dealer, or agent of a manufacturer or dealer that fails to comply with such requirements shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per point of sale for each violation.

Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces; provides that online marketplaces must provide notice and an opportunity to respond before a seller or profile is suspended; provides that a suspended third-party seller or seller profile shall have the right to appeal the determination of the online marketplace in seeking account reinstatement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires residential health care facilities in New York to provide residents and their families with a separate document during the intake process that explains how to access information about facility complaints, inspections, and enforcement actions. The document must include web addresses for state and federal nursing home profile websites, along with details about the facility's ownership structure, board of directors, and contractors handling major functions like staffing and food services. Facilities must present this information in a clear twelve-point font as part of their application materials. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Directs the office of victim services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative including culturally sensitive services that provide language access for those who need it and that are affordable for those with limited means to pay; requires the submission of regular assessments and reports.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new death benefit option for surviving family members of Orange County deputy sheriffs who die while employed. It allows beneficiaries to choose a lump sum payment equal to the pension reserve value that would have been available had the deputy retired at the time of death (or the death benefit value, whichever is greater). The county of Orange must cover all costs, amortized over 10 years, and the law bypasses standard appropriation requirements. This directly affects Orange County deputy sheriffs and their survivors, providing a financial option upon death.