Sen. Pat Fahy

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals who manage trusts for cemetery lot care to report the balance of funds to the relevant cemetery association at least every two years. It also clarifies that funds designated for maintaining cemeteries and burial grounds are valid charitable purposes and allows cemetery associations to act as trustees for these funds within their local counties. Additionally, the law mandates that new trusts be disclosed to the cemetery association within 60 days of creation, with a specific deadline for existing trusts to report by December 31, 2027. These changes aim to increase transparency regarding how money set aside for the upkeep of burial sites is being managed and reported.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from displaying advertisements for kratom products within 1,500 feet of schools, or 500 feet in New York City. It applies to any business entity that places, maintains, or causes advertisements to appear on storefronts, exterior windows, or doors used for public entry. The law defines advertisements broadly to include words, pictures, symbols, or any visual content promoting kratom products. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The bill would take effect 90 days after becoming law.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes residency requirements for Montgomery County deputy sheriffs. It allows deputies to live outside Montgomery County in specific adjacent New York counties, including Albany, Delaware, Greene, and others listed in the law. The change means deputies must still work within Montgomery County but can reside in these designated areas. This directly affects current and future deputy sheriffs seeking employment in Montgomery County.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes residency requirements for correction officers in Montgomery County, New York. It allows officers to reside in Montgomery County or specific adjacent counties (Albany, Delaware, Greene, Hamilton, Madison, Oneida, Rensselaer, Warren, and Washington) instead of requiring them to live in Montgomery itself. The change applies only to correction officers performing duties within Montgomery County, not to other public officeholders. The policy update takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Prohibits the sale of products that contain 7-hydroxymitragynine at a level that exceeds 2% of total alkaloids or one milligram per serving; establishes fines for the sale of such products.

Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 4647, increases the maximum financial penalties for certain speed violations. It directly affects drivers convicted of speeding offenses. Specifically, it raises the maximum fine for exceeding the speed limit by up to ten miles per hour from $150 to $175. For those exceeding the speed limit by more than thirty miles per hour, the maximum fine increases from $600 to $700, including for vehicles transporting hazardous materials or with certain safety defects. These changes are slated to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status.

Authorizes the sale of private-label liquor at retail for consumption off the premises by certain licensed distillers; requires the labels of such private-label liquors to indicate that the distiller is licensed in New York state; requires reporting.

Requires distribution centers which are 50,000 sq. ft. or more to be equipped with electric vehicle charging stations as determined by the secretary of state and NYSERDA.