Sen. Dan Stec

Establishes the offense of aggravated reckless endangerment; includes aggravated reckless endangerment as a qualified offense the court must consider and take into account for securing an order.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, removing restrictions on how driver's license information may be handled. It eliminates privacy protections that previously limited access to license data, while adding new requirements for applicants: providing a Social Security number (or affidavit for non-compliant IDs), registering for organ donation via a "skip" option, and confirming Selective Service registration compliance for applicants aged 18-26. These changes apply directly to all individuals applying for or renewing a New York driver's license, learner's permit, or non-driver ID. The repeal specifically targets the privacy act's provisions, not the new requirements added in its place.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge at the intersection of State Routes 11 and 190 in Ellenburg, Clinton County (bridge number 1039640 971LX) as the "Samuel Trombley Memorial Bridge." It is purely ceremonial, with no change to the bridge's official name or transportation functions. The bill requires the Transportation Commissioner to install appropriate signage but clarifies the designation does not alter official records or disrupt commerce. (Per Section 2 of the bill text.)

Enacts the "in-route safety inspection for motor coach vehicles act"; establishes a framework for mandatory in-route inspections for motor coach vehicles carrying 16 or more passengers to reduce the risk of accidents and enhance operational oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State and New York City tax laws to adjust tax rates for small business income. It establishes tiered rates for businesses with "business income base" under $500,000, reducing rates from 6.5% (2026) to 4% (2027) and further to 2.5% (2028) for the base amount, with higher marginal rates for income above $400,000. It defines "small business" as sole proprietors with under $550,000 net income, or entities like LLCs/partnerships/S-corps with under $550,000 for farm businesses or $1.5 million for non-farm businesses. The changes apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and would affect sole proprietors, small partnerships, LLCs, and S-corporations meeting the income thresholds.

Relates to the taxation of property owned by a cooperative corporation in the towns of Bolton, Horicon, Thurman, Queensbury, Lake George, and Warrensburg.

Establishes the definition for legislation; provides that such proposed language shall be presented in a clear and concise manner, be limited to 50 pages and use words that have common everyday meanings.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1556) adjusts New York State personal income tax thresholds to automatically rise with inflation starting in 2026. It requires the state tax commissioner to increase key tax amounts - like income tax brackets, standard deductions, and certain calculation thresholds - each year using the federal Chained Consumer Price Index (C-CPI-U). This change directly affects all New York residents who file personal income tax returns, preventing their tax burden from increasing solely due to inflation. The adjustments will be rounded to the nearest $50 increment and take effect immediately, though the first adjustment applies to the 2026 tax year.

Establishes the crime of failure to retreat when a person who is within twenty-five feet of a police officer or peace officer engaged in the performance of their duties and the police officer or peace officer orders such person to halt or retreat and the person fails to do so immediately; requires the posting of bail.

Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.