Permits the designation of low volume roads and minimum maintenance roads by town boards; enacts provisions relating to the maintenance, improvement and repair of such roads; removes the limitation that such provisions only apply to a designated town.
Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates special license plates for New York State residents who are members, supporters, or veterans of the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division. Eligible applicants must verify their status through the state motor vehicle department and pay a $20 annual fee (in addition to standard registration), with funds supporting plate development and a scholarship program. The plates display the division's insignia and the relevant designation ("Member," "Supporter," or "Veteran").
Maddy summaryThis bill grants David Morse, the parent of firefighter Peyton Morse, eligibility for accidental death benefits under New York State retirement law. It specifically allows David Morse to file for benefits he was previously denied, as his son was a city of Watertown firefighter and Tier 6 retirement system member when he died in 2021. The bill requires that any benefits paid to Peyton Morse, his estate, or David Morse before filing for these benefits will be deducted from future payments. The state of New York bears all costs for this benefit, and the law takes effect immediately.
Provides for temporary exemptions to educational institutions from certain requirements related to the use of multi-occupancy bathrooms and locker rooms; authorizes the use of state building aid for related facility improvements.
Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform; provides that when the defendant is charged with a felony, the court shall request of the applicable county pre-trial services agency a risk and needs assessment be conducted on the eligible defendant for the purpose of determining whether such defendant should be released on the defendant's own recognizance, released under non-monetary conditions or, where authorized, bail or commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff; defines risks and needs assessment; makes related provisions.
Directs the office of mental health to develop materials relating to suicide prevention and identifying signs of depression for school-aged children; authorizes school districts to include suicide prevention in health class curriculum.
Establishes the offense of aggravated reckless endangerment; includes aggravated reckless endangerment as a qualified offense the court must consider and take into account for securing an order.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New York State's requirements for mental health counselors seeking licensure from other states. It allows out-of-state applicants to obtain a license if their home state's standards are similar to New York's, they demonstrate recent competency (through work or education), and have no disqualifying disciplinary history. The bill also creates a temporary "provisional license" enabling practice while completing final requirements, valid until a license is denied, expires, or terms are violated. It does not override existing reciprocity rules but clarifies the process for cross-state licensure.
Provides that a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the third degree when such person intentionally damages property of another person to promote or suppress a political ideology, or otherwise as an expression of political ideology.
