Sen. Pat Fahy

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes standards for motor vehicle glass repair facilities that handle vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as cameras and sensors. It requires repair shops to inform consumers if ADAS calibration is needed after glass replacement, confirm the calibration meets the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications, and disclose costs clearly. The bill prohibits shops from misleading consumers about insurance coverage, forcing assignment of insurance benefits, or offering incentives to direct claims. Violations carry a $2,500 penalty per occurrence, and shops must refer customers to certified dealers if they cannot perform proper calibration.

Reforms the education requirements for persons who want to become certified public accountants; provides alternative pathways to being certified as certified public accountants.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1515) changes how local governments in New York calculate property tax levies by removing costs for emergency medical services (EMS) from the tax levy cap. It directly affects cities, towns, and counties that provide EMS, allowing them to fund these services without counting those expenses toward their annual property tax limit. The key provision adds a new exemption (subparagraph v) to the tax levy calculation, explicitly excluding EMS expenditures from the cap. This is a technical adjustment to the tax formula, not a new funding source or policy shift for EMS services themselves.

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1252 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to formally recognize June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation to honor the community's history and ongoing advocacy. The resolution cites key LGBTQIA+ milestones, including the Stonewall uprising and New York's marriage equality law, to frame the recognition. This is a procedural resolution with no direct effect on residents or policy implementation.

Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law; provides that in cases of alleged housing discrimination, an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by a practice's discriminatory effect.

Provides that the transfer of certain state lands to KIPP: Albany Community Public Charter Schools shall be made after the submission of the application to the office of general services for such transfer, and prior to the expiration of provisions authorizing such transfer; extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3360) expands who can legally authorize the donation of a deceased person's body for medical education or research. It adds "a close friend" (as defined in section 2994-a of the law) to the list of people permitted to make an anatomical gift, alongside existing categories like family members or guardians. The bill also clarifies that if multiple people in the same category (including close friends) are eligible, a gift requires majority agreement among reasonably available individuals to avoid conflicts. It directly affects close friends of decedents seeking to facilitate body donations for medical purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York state agencies to donate surplus personal property (like office equipment or furniture, excluding vehicles) to tax-exempt nonprofits that are current on their annual filings. It adds donation as a formal disposal option alongside sales or reuse, requiring agencies to maintain records for audits. The change directly affects state agencies managing surplus assets and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking donated materials. This policy simplifies how agencies can transfer unused property to community organizations without requiring sale or return to the state general fund.