Sen. John Mannion

Maddy summaryThis bill requires colleges and universities to run education campaigns informing students, faculty, and staff about the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline and the crisis text line. Under the law, student identification cards must display contact information for these services, or institutions without such cards must distribute the contact details annually. The mandate applies to all student IDs issued, updated, or altered on or after July 1, 2025.

Makes certain state lands in the towns of Albion, Amboy, Boylston, Constantia, Parish, West Monroe and Williamstown, in the county of Oswego, subject to taxation for all purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 104 in Oswego as the "Lieutenant Donald R. Hill Memorial Highway" to honor a local figure. It also clarifies the official name of the "Lake Ontario Wine Trail" by excluding the newly named memorial section from that designation. The legislation requires the state to install and maintain appropriate signs for these routes while noting that the change is ceremonial and will not alter the official street names used for navigation.

Designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the third degree as a class E felony; designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the second degree as a class D violent felony offense; designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the first degree as a class B violent felony offense.

Relates to the language which must be included in mortgage foreclosure notices; requires lenders, assignees, and mortgage loan servicers to evidence strict compliance with such notice requirements as pertinent.

Allows for child protective services workers to complete the required training on the fundamentals of child protection through distance learning methods beginning April 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for several key provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It directly affects students with disabilities and the educational institutions that serve them by delaying the removal of specific legal requirements related to their education. The legislation amends existing state education laws to ensure these protections remain in place for an additional three years before they are set to expire. By updating the effective dates in the statute, the bill allows current programs and mandates to continue without interruption until the new deadline.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2024 as Dairy Month in New York. It aims to honor the dairy industry and acknowledge the work of the state's dairy farmers, who are a significant part of New York's agricultural sector. The resolution highlights the economic importance of dairy farming and the nutritional benefits of dairy products for the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Alfred Robert Mosiello, Jr., a police officer who passed away in May 2024. It formally records the Legislative Body's condolences and pauses its proceedings to mourn his death. The document details his life as a family man, law enforcement officer, and community member, and directs a copy of the resolution to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 100th birthday of Dorothy Bolden, honoring her lifelong advocacy for domestic workers. The bill recognizes her role in founding the National Domestic Workers Union of America and her influence on the creation of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. It formally acknowledges her legacy by pausing legislative proceedings to celebrate her contributions and sending a copy of the resolution to the New York chapter of the organization.