Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features.
Enacts the "victims protection and child sex buyer accountability act" relating to increasing the age of victims of the patronizing, promoting, and compelling of prostitution.
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.
Maddy summaryS 1181 creates a temporary 11-member task force to examine why New York City disability retirees are excluded from the Variable Supplements Fund (VSF) program, which provides retirement benefit supplements to police and fire retirees. The task force will investigate this eligibility issue, hold public hearings, and issue recommendations within one year. It includes appointments from the governor, legislature leaders, city officials, and representatives of affected retirees. The bill does not change the VSF program directly but mandates a formal review to address longstanding concerns about fairness for disability retirees.
Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.
Maddy summaryS 4828 creates a property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters in New York school districts. It allows enrolled volunteer firefighters (and their spouses) to exempt their primary residence from school district real property taxes, provided they live in the district served by their fire company, own the home as their primary residence, and have served at least five years (or 20+ years for lifetime exemption). The exemption value is capped at $12,000 multiplied by the state equalization rate for the area. School districts must adopt a local law after a public hearing to implement the exemption, and applicants must file with the school district assessor. The bill directly affects qualifying volunteer firefighters residing in the school district where they serve.
Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.
Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 10th anniversary of CrossFit Strong Island and recognizes its contributions to the health and wellness of the Merrick community. The bill highlights the facility's charitable activities, such as fundraising for breast cancer awareness and providing free memberships to military personnel and first responders. It also notes the organization's support for local youth athletics and its annual events honoring fallen service members and 9/11 victims. The resolution formally acknowledges these efforts and directs a copy of the document to be sent to the organization.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Cardinal Timothy Dolan on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. It recognizes his long history of service, including his leadership of the Archdiocese of New York and his participation in the recent papal election. The resolution expresses the legislative body's appreciation for his contributions to the community and directs that a copy of the text be sent to him.
