Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 298 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 13, 2025, as Borinqueneers Day in New York State. This resolution honors the Borinqueneers (65th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment), a unit of Puerto Rican soldiers recognized for their service during the Korean War, including receiving numerous military honors. It aligns with the national observance established by Congress in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, which designated April 13 as National Borinqueneers Day. The resolution serves as a commemorative recognition of the unit's historical contributions to U.S. military history.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 308) formally honors the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York for its role in celebrating Prince Hall Day 2025. It recognizes the organization's community service, charitable work, and commitment to Prince Hall's legacy of brotherhood and justice, under Grand Master Darren M. Morton. The resolution, adopted on February 4, 2025, commends the Lodge and transmits a copy to its leadership as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens, as it is a ceremonial resolution.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to designate September 2025 as "Recovery Month" in New York State. It aligns with the existing National Recovery Month observed every September to celebrate individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. The resolution symbolically recognizes the work of treatment providers and promotes awareness of prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It does not create new laws, programs, or funding - it is solely a formal request for the Governor to issue a proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2025, as Canada Day in New York, recognizing the state's economic and cultural ties with Canada. It cites New York's $28 billion in annual trade with Canada, 800 Canadian-owned businesses employing 58,000 New Yorkers, and cross-border initiatives like the Champlain Hudson Power Express project. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally asks the governor to issue the proclamation. It was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2025, and will be sent to the governor and Canadian Consulate for consideration.

Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "STORE Act," prohibits landlords in New York City from evicting small commercial tenants without "good cause." It directly affects retail business owners operating in spaces under 1,000 square feet. Landlords must prove specific, legally defined reasons for eviction - such as unpaid rent (with limits on excessive increases), lease violations, or illegal activity - rather than arbitrary removal. The law also requires landlords to provide advance notice (up to one year) if they intend to reoccupy premises for demolition or personal use.

Requires orders of custody to state whether law enforcement is authorized to remove a child or children in order to comply with and enforce such orders.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3826) expands the authority of pharmacists and certified nurse practitioners in New York to administer certain vaccines, including the mpox vaccine. It allows them to provide immunizations for diseases like mpox, flu, COVID-19, and others to patients 18 years or older under specific conditions, such as public health needs or lack of vaccination documentation. Pharmacists must follow physician or nurse practitioner orders and adhere to safety standards set by health officials, with age restrictions applying (e.g., flu vaccines for patients 2+ years old). The bill does not permit unlicensed individuals to administer vaccines.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 16-member Parking Placard Review Board to study how parking placards affect traffic congestion and air quality in New York City. The board, appointed by the governor and city/state officials, will examine placard misuse (like illegal parking), evaluate current enforcement, and assess options to reduce placard reliance. It must issue a report with recommendations within six months, including potential changes to placard distribution and enforcement. The bill does not change placard rules directly but sets up a review process to inform future policy.

Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log; defines web log as a website or webpage that contains an online journal containing news, comments and offers hyperlinks provided by the writer.