Permits the principal of any high school to allow any local fire department, upon request, to enter the school for the purpose of fire department junior recruitment, including, but not limited to: making presentations; disseminating literature; and answering questions by students.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Nassau County tax assessor to process a retroactive application for a real property tax exemption from the Al-Hikmah Institute Inc. The legislation specifically covers the organization's property at 120 Hicksville Road in Bethpage for the 2024-2025 tax period, allowing the assessor to review the application as if it had been submitted on time. If the assessor determines the institute qualifies for the exemption and the Nassau County legislature approves, the bill permits corrections to the tax rolls and allows for refunds of any taxes already paid. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance policies to cover outpatient services for diagnosing and treating substance use disorders without needing prior approval from the insurer. It directly affects individuals seeking addiction treatment and the insurance companies that provide these health plans. Under the new rules, insurers cannot impose stricter financial costs or treatment limits on substance use disorder care than they do for general medical services. The law also ensures that detoxification and rehabilitation services are included in this coverage.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports to encourage, aid, and facilitate clinical research into the use of ibogaine in drug treatment for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine addiction.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans to cover outpatient diagnosis and treatment for substance use disorder - including detoxification and rehabilitation - without preauthorization. It applies to all medical, major medical, and comprehensive insurance policies. The law prohibits insurers from applying stricter financial limits or treatment restrictions to substance use disorder care than those used for standard medical or surgical services. This change aims to reduce administrative barriers for people seeking treatment.
Relates to reporting requirements of SUNY and CUNY; relates to financial information and identifying vendor information of each contract; relates to a list of all foundation and state university employees by campus, department and location including salaries, job titles and descriptions.
Enacts the lift our communities advertise locally (LOCAL) program which provides a tax credit on advertising for locally owned minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises, certified service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises or a small business.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Resolution that formally honors Kayla Lederer as the recipient of the New York State Citizenship Award. The resolution recognizes her achievements in leadership, academics, and community service, noting her roles as a student representative on the Board of Education, class president, peer mentor, and athletic team captain. It directs the Legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge her contributions and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official commendation for her exemplary conduct.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the memory of Salvador Vizcarrondo Jr., a community leader from Endicott, New York, who passed away in October 2025. The bill formally acknowledges his lifelong dedication to education and youth development, particularly his long service with the Upward Bound program at Binghamton University. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to express condolences and transmits a copy of the tribute to Vizcarrondo's family.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Lana Lee, a senior at Wantagh High School, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The bill formally recognizes her achievements in academics, community service, and leadership, noting her roles in various school organizations and her academic accolades. It directs the legislative body to pause proceedings to acknowledge her contribution and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to her. The measure is purely ceremonial and does not alter any laws or policies.
