Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New York as a participating state in the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact (Part A) and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact (Part B). It creates "multistate licenses" that allow registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) licensed in New York to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses, while maintaining accountability under the state where the patient is located. Key provisions include uniform licensing requirements, mutual recognition of licenses across states, and processes for sharing disciplinary information between states. The compact aims to reduce licensing barriers for nurses working across state lines while ensuring consistent public safety standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $2,400 tax credit for employers who hire individuals who previously received unemployment benefits in New York State. To qualify, an employee must have received unemployment benefits for at least two months, be hired for the first time by the employer, work at least 30 hours per week, and remain employed for 24 consecutive months. The credit is claimed after the 24-month employment period ends and can offset up to the employer's annual income tax liability, with unused portions carried forward for five years. It directly affects employers seeking to hire from the state's unemployment pool and unemployed individuals who meet the benefit and employment criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 50% tax credit for veterinary services on companion animals, up to $2,000 annually, for New York taxpayers. It covers costs like checkups, vaccinations, microchipping, and treatment of illness or injury, but excludes amounts reimbursed by others. Taxpayers must provide a receipt from a licensed veterinarian and can carry forward unused credit to future tax years. The credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2025, and expires January 1, 2031.

Establishes a home heating tax credit for qualified taxpayers with an income of $125,000 or less for single filers, or with a combined income of $250,000 or less for joint filers.

Adds a person having been previously convicted of petit larceny two times within any three month period or three times within any twelve month period to the definition of grand larceny in the fourth degree.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York school districts to purchase or lease only zero-emission school buses (electric or hydrogen-powered, with no tailpipe emissions) when buying new buses starting July 1, 2027. It also mandates that any procurement for school transportation services or infrastructure components must prioritize U.S.-made parts and assembly, with limited waivers available for cost or feasibility concerns. School districts facing financial hardship may receive up to two years to comply after a cost-benefit analysis by the education commissioner. The law applies directly to all public school districts and their contractors, aiming for full transition to zero-emission buses by 2047 or when all state vehicle fleets meet the standard.

Creates the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of discovery material; defines the circumstances under which a person is guilty of such crime; establishes that such crime is a class E felony.

Adds elderly persons to disaster preparedness registries; creates a state emergency assistance database; provides that the disaster preparedness commission shall establish the state emergency assistance database; provides that all records relating to SEAD shall be confidential and the commission shall not be liable for any claim based upon a good faith exercise or performance of duty.

Prohibits the New York Department of State from issuing a certificate of dissolution and filing a judgment or final order of dissolution for the pension fund for employees of the former St. Clare's Hospital in the city of Schenectady, county of Schenectady, until an investigation and/or audit by the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Attorney General or the New York State Comptroller has been conducted to ascertain whether there was any impropriety in the handling and management of funds in such pension plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a dedicated state fund to purchase bullet-proof vests for police officers and canine units. It creates a special fund managed by the state comptroller, which will be funded through optional taxpayer contributions added to personal income tax returns starting in 2026. Taxpayers can choose to donate any whole dollar amount without reducing their state tax liability, with all contributions directed exclusively to this fund. The commissioner of criminal justice services will distribute vests statewide based on established guidelines, using funds allocated from the dedicated account.