Removes residency requirements for Washington county deputy county attorneys, provided that they live in Washington county or an adjoining county within the state of New York.
Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily allows out-of-state health professionals (like doctors, nurses, or physical therapists) to provide services at the Ironman Lake Placid 2026 event without needing a New York license. It applies only to those in good standing in their home state, appointed by the World Triathlon Corporation, and serving athletes or teams registered for the event. Services are limited to four days before through one day after the July 19, 2026 race, and the exemption expires on July 22, 2026. The bill directly affects participating health professionals and event attendees, with no broader impact on healthcare practice in New York.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the eligibility for real property tax exemptions to include veterans who served in designated combat zones or combat theaters. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records of receiving hostile fire pay. If approved, the property tax exemption will cover up to ten percent of the assessed value of their home, capped at a maximum dollar amount determined by state rates. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and directly affects residential property owners who are eligible veterans.
Authorizes an expedited application review process for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with Double H Ranch; provides such application fee shall be waived.
Provides that any copayment or coinsurance amount charged by an insurer to the insured for services rendered by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist shall not be more than twenty-five percent greater than the copayment or coinsurance amount imposed for an office visit to a licensed primary care physician or osteopath for the same or a similar diagnosed condition.
Transfers the village of Potsdam housing authority to the village of Canton housing authority; repeals provisions relating to the village of Potsdam housing authority.
Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 22 as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the state's official list of commemorative days under Section 168-a of the executive law, joining other recognized observances. The bill does not create new programs, funding, or requirements - it solely establishes a designated day for remembrance.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the reinterment of 44 Colonial-era individuals at the Memorial Plaza in Lake George Battlefield Park on May 22, 2026. The measure honors these patriots, who died during the Revolutionary War and were recently discovered in unmarked graves before being moved to a new, permanent resting place. By pausing legislative proceedings, the body acknowledges the historical significance of this event and the efforts made to preserve the remains and educate the public. Copies of the resolution are sent to local officials and organizations involved in the project to mark this commemorative occasion.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Georgia Jones for receiving the 2026 Lake Placid Community Day Distinguished Adult Volunteer of the Year Award. It recognizes her decades of service in Lake Placid, including her work with ski clubs, emergency medical services, and various local boards. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves to publicly acknowledge her contributions and transmit a copy of the commendation to her.
