Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new process for property owners to quickly remove unauthorized occupants from residential homes. It allows owners (or their agents) to submit a specific complaint to police if they've already asked the person to leave, the property wasn't open to the public, and the occupant isn't a tenant, family member, or involved in pending legal disputes. Police must verify the complaint and serve an immediate "vacate" notice to the occupant, then help restore the owner's possession - potentially including changing locks. Owners face liability for false claims, including triple damages and attorney fees if sued. The law does not replace existing trespass laws but offers a streamlined option for unlawful residential occupants.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 2710, changes retirement rules for New York City police officers by reducing the required service time for full retirement benefits from 22 years to 20 years. It specifically applies to members of the New York City Police Pension Fund, allowing them to retire with full benefits after 20 years of service instead of the previous 22-year requirement. The bill amends three sections of the retirement law to update definitions, benefits, and eligibility, ensuring NYC police officers can access normal retirement benefits at the 20-year mark. This is a direct policy change affecting NYC police officers' retirement timelines, with no broader application to other public safety workers.

Enacts "Lorraine's Law"; increases from twenty-four to sixty months, the time for which reconsideration for parole for a violent felony offense shall be determined.

Includes falsely reporting incidents in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of police officers to a particular address or location as a felony offense under the crime of falsely reporting an incident in the second degree.

Maddy summaryS 7083 prevents local governments (counties, cities, towns, or villages) from creating rules that restrict voting rights granted under state election law. It specifically prohibits municipalities from amending charters or passing local laws that would deny registration or voting access to people who qualify under state law. The bill adds two clear provisions to election law: one stating that only those with state-granted voting rights can vote in local elections, and another banning local actions that "abridge" voting rights. This directly affects voters who might otherwise face local barriers to voting and ensures municipal election rules align with state law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Provides that crimes committed against a person on school grounds shall be deemed to be one category higher than the specified crime the person committed; enacts "Suzanne's Law".

Authorizes certain persons to possess and administer epinephrine by use of an epinephrine auto-injector device upon completion of appropriate training; requires the department of health to establish a registry of the names of lay persons trained in the use of an epinephrine auto-injector device.

Requires that all comments and testimony made by a third party either in support or opposition in a parole hearing shall be considered when coming to a decision; adds provisions relating to confidentiality of victim statements.

Maddy summaryS 838, nicknamed "Templeton's Law," requires counties to create a public online system showing blocks where owners of dangerous dogs live, based on court convictions. County clerks must maintain a website with GPS-linked maps of these blocks, though it does not mandate publishing full names or addresses beyond the block level. Owners must notify municipal clerks if they move or if their dangerous dog dies, with clerks forwarding this to county clerks. The bill directly affects county/municipal clerks (who implement the system) and owners of dangerous dogs (who must provide updates), focusing on block-level transparency rather than individual identification.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Schenectady to implement a photo enforcement program where vehicle owners - not drivers - are liable for red-light violations captured by cameras at up to 12 city intersections. Owners must pay a maximum $50 penalty per violation (plus $25 for late response) if the vehicle was operated with their permission, but the city must anonymize photos to avoid identifying drivers or passengers. The program includes safeguards like requiring police reports for stolen vehicles as a defense and ensuring penalties don’t affect driving records or insurance. It directly affects Schenectady vehicle owners whose cars are photographed running red lights.