Sen. Dan Stec

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to how courts set bail for criminal defendants, specifically requiring judges to individually assess whether a person poses a current physical threat to victims, individuals, or the community. Under the new rules, judges must also evaluate the risk of flight and choose a securing order that balances the defendant's return to court with public safety, while explaining their decision in writing or on the record. The legislation directs courts to consider all available information about the defendant when making these determinations. Although the bill was reintroduced in late 2024, it was previously defeated in the Codes Committee in May 2024.

Establishes the rural suicide prevention council to identify barriers to mental health and substance use treatment and prevention services and other policies, practices, resources, services, and potential legislation that aim to reduce death by suicide and suicide attempts and acknowledge the demographic and cultural differences in rural communities; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Eric VanAuken for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the state's highest individual honor. The document recognizes his heroic actions on August 1, 2024, when he and another rescuer saved a drowning coworker at the Lake George Club by performing CPR and coordinating emergency care. The text details the rescue sequence, from VanAuken's initial attempt to save the victim to the successful medical intervention that stabilized the individual's condition. Ultimately, the resolution serves to publicly acknowledge VanAuken's bravery and compassion without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Master Sergeant Brian S. Genier for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest individual honor awarded by the New York State Senate. The measure recognizes his 20 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force, including participation in Operation Just Cause in Panama, and highlights his continued volunteer work supporting veterans through organizations like the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and the American Legion. The bill directs the Senate to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Genier's achievements and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to him.

Directs the remainder of the balance of certain funds paid to the recording officer of the county of Essex, to be used towards expenditures for county and public safety facility projects; extends certain provisions relating thereto to December 1, 2027.

Provides for medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services when treatment in place is administered and/or when transportation is provided to alternative health care settings instead of a general hospital.

Relates to the computation of building aid for the construction, reconstruction or modernizing of no more than one project by the Boquet Valley Central school district.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates a specific section of the state highway system as the "Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge." The change applies to the existing Carpenter's Flats Bridge, which crosses the Ausable River in Clinton County between the towns of Peru and Ausable. While the legislation requires the installation of new signs to reflect this name, it explicitly states that the official legal name of the bridge will not change to prevent confusion or disrupt commerce. The act is ceremonial in nature and takes effect immediately upon signing.

Deems Anthony Varvaro to have died as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty so as to permit accidental death benefits to be awarded to his beneficiaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares a retirement application submitted by Cynthia Adam on behalf of her late husband, Paul C. Adam, as timely filed despite it being submitted years after the deadline. The legislation specifically addresses the conversion of his service retirement benefits to accidental death benefits related to the 2001 World Trade Center disaster. By retroactively accepting the September 2018 filing, the law ensures that the family can receive the appropriate benefits without penalty. All costs associated with implementing this change are to be covered by the state of New York.