Provides for the return of persons to custody for violations of conditions of presumptive release, parole, conditional release or post-release supervision.
Authorizes municipalities to adopt local laws requiring the use of in vessel composting for the disposal of organic waste that is generated from a residence.
Relates to the passing of stopped school buses on divided highways; provides that vehicles traveling in the opposite direction of a school bus on such highway shall not have to stop if a physical barrier is present between the different directions of travel.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent disability benefits for volunteer firefighters who develop heart or coronary artery conditions related to their service. It removes an expiration date (previously set for June 30, 2025) from existing provisions in the volunteer firefighters' benefit law. The change directly affects volunteer firefighters who become disabled due to heart disease or coronary artery issues while serving, ensuring they continue to qualify for these benefits without time limits.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a dedicated "Long Island transportation account" within New York City's transportation assistance fund. It allocates 50% of certain tax revenues (from Section 1299-H of the tax law) specifically to fund MTA operations, infrastructure, and toll reductions in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including projects connecting these counties to Manhattan. Funds must cover transportation costs like maintenance, construction, and services without replacing existing federal or state funding. The account requires unanimous approval from three MTA board members for fund usage, ensuring oversight by state legislative leadership and the governor. This directly affects Long Island residents and MTA services in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1866) establishes a statewide "green alert" system for missing military members who have opted in and suffer from mental health conditions like PTSD or traumatic brain injury. It requires law enforcement to verify a member's military status, condition, and safety risk before activating the alert, which would then be broadcast through media and highway signs. The system includes privacy safeguards under HIPAA, an opt-out option for military members, and mandates coordination between state agencies and law enforcement. Alerts remain active only until the member is found or the designated notification period ends.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 8488) allows students in New York schools to earn physical education (PE) credits by completing state-approved lifeguard certification training courses. It directs the Board of Regents to create rules enabling schools to count such training toward required PE credits. The policy directly affects students in public schools who complete certified lifeguard programs, replacing traditional PE instruction for credit purposes. The change applies only to courses meeting New York State’s lifeguard training standards.
Maddy summarySenate Bill S 5837 increases the state tax credit available to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. Beginning January 1, 2027, the individual credit will rise from $200 to $1,200 for resident taxpayers who have served for the entire taxable year. For two qualifying spouses filing a joint return, the credit will be $2,400. This bill also removes the previous restriction that prevented volunteers from claiming this credit if they also received a real property tax exemption for their service. The credit is refundable if it exceeds the taxpayer's tax liability.
Requires the department of health to conduct 40% of its inspections on nursing homes outside of business hours; requires department of health inspections of nursing homes to be conducted without prior notice to a nursing home; requires an annual nursing home inspection report.
Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
