Sen. Erik Bottcher

Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings to tenants and local governments throughout the state and to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock throughout the state; repeals certain provisions of the real property actions and proceedings law relating thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands financial assistance for individuals living with a medically diagnosed HIV infection who are applying for or receiving public aid. It limits the portion of monthly income these individuals must contribute toward rent to no more than thirty percent and establishes a new emergency shelter allowance that can cover up to 110 percent of fair market rent for those facing homelessness. Additionally, the legislation requires local social services districts to help applicants secure necessary documentation, conduct home visits for interviews, and provide referrals to medical and employment resources. The act also adjusts state reimbursement rules to allow districts with smaller populations to fully fund these specific HIV-related housing and support costs.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older if they have served at least fifteen years of their sentence or sentences.

Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an affected employee, whistleblower, representative organization or an organizational deputy to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.

Permits libraries occupying or possessing public land to develop, lease, or use such property for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing; provides that such use aligns with libraries' educational purposes, represents a valid exercise of the trustees' power, and is in the best interests of the libraries.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Resolution that formally congratulates the Bolton Central School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, their coaches, and athletic director on winning the Class D State Championship. The resolution specifically names the individual players, Head Coach Cody Kober, Assistant Coach Angel Figueroa, and Athletic Director Mark Andrejkovics, and directs that copies of the document be sent to them. It recognizes the team's 26-1 season record and their victory over Sackets Harbor High School, highlighting the athletic achievement without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize March 31, 2026, as Farmworkers Day in New York State. The resolution honors the historical contributions of farmworkers to democracy and human rights, particularly referencing the United Farm Workers movement and their advocacy for better working conditions. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative proclamation to acknowledge the legacy of farmworkers. The measure directs the governor to issue a formal statement recognizing this date and highlights New York's 2019 Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act as part of the state's ongoing support for farmworker protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in New York State. The resolution recognizes the history and importance of behavior analysis as a scientific field that studies how behavior works and develops skills through positive reinforcement. It highlights the profession's growth since New York began licensing behavior analysts in 2014 and aligns the state observance with the global celebration of World Behavioral Analysis Day. The bill does not change laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the field's contributions to education and healthcare.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate March 2026 as Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month. It directly affects the state government and individuals living with NMOSD, a rare autoimmune disease that can cause vision loss, paralysis, and other neurological symptoms. The resolution directs the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the month, aligning with national awareness efforts to improve public understanding and support for those affected by the condition.