Sen. Dan Stec

Relates to costs and expenses of the department of public service and the public service commission; directs the public service commission to develop a formula to determine the average cost, on a per ratepayer basis, to comply with the provisions set forth in article seventy-five of the environmental conservation law; provides for a ratepayer protection tax credit; repeals certain provisions of the public service law relating to the assessment of costs and expenses of the department of public service and the public service commission.

Directs the commissioner of health to conduct an investigation of the department's performance, compliance and enforcement of applicable state laws, rules, regulations, and directives or executive orders, with respect to mitigating the impact of COVID-19 in nursing homes, adult care facilities, and assisted living residences, and to propose a pandemic response plan for future disease outbreaks.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September each year as "Firefighter, Police Officer and Emergency Medical Technician Appreciation Month" in New York State. It creates a symbolic recognition period to honor these public safety professionals, with no associated funding, policy changes, or holiday status. The designation applies to all firefighters, police officers, and EMTs in the state, acknowledging their service through a formal legislative acknowledgment. The measure does not alter any existing laws or provide new benefits. (1 sentence)

Relates to safe staffing levels at nursing homes; requires the department of health to give significant weight to labor supply shortages in particular regions during any declared statewide disaster emergency.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6720) grants Barbara Juh, a specific retiree, retroactive Tier 5 membership in New York’s state and local employees’ retirement system for her part-time nursing work at Adirondack Correctional Facility (2010-2012) and subsequent full-time employment (2012-2021). To activate this, Ms. Juh must file a written request with the state comptroller within six months of the bill’s effective date. The state will cover all implementation costs, and she will not receive refunds for past retirement contributions. This is a one-time adjustment for an individual, not a policy change affecting broader groups.

Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Village of Canton to establish a 40 mph speed limit on East Main Street between mile markers 11 7506 1320 and 11 7506 1332. The village must adopt this change through its own local law, ordinance, or regulation to take effect. It directly affects drivers traveling on that specific segment of East Main Street within Canton. The bill does not change existing speed limits elsewhere or include additional safety measures.

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Relates to the regulation of social media companies and social media platforms; provides for age requirements for the use of social media and parental consent; prohibits certain data collection from social media accounts; limits the hours a minor can have access to social media; establishes penalties for violations.

Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations; requests the board of trustees adopt a policy stating such.