Sen. Peter Oberacker

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 1342) asks Governor Hochul to officially recognize May 17-23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in New York State, aligning with National EMS Week. It directly honors EMS professionals - including paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and volunteers - who provide critical 24/7 emergency care. The resolution has no policy changes; it simply requests the Governor issue a proclamation to celebrate their service. This ceremonial action affects all New Yorkers by promoting public awareness of EMS workers' vital role in community health.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim October 6-12, 2026, as Physician Assistant Week in New York State. It requests the Governor issue a formal recognition of Physician Assistants (PAs) for their role in healthcare, highlighting their contributions across primary and specialty care settings. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally honors PAs through a state-level proclamation. It directly affects PA professionals in New York by providing official recognition during the designated week. The resolution is purely ceremonial and follows the established observance of National PA Week.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 6-12, 2026, as Nurses Week in New York State, aligning with National Nurses Week. It recognizes New York's 256,000+ registered nurses and their critical role in healthcare, including patient safety, primary care, and meeting the needs of an aging population. The resolution does not create new law but serves as a formal state-level acknowledgment of nurses' contributions. It directly addresses the Governor to take action, with no direct impact on policy or funding.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S.1341) requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim March 30, 2026, as "Doctors' Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a ceremonial proclamation recognizing physicians' contributions, aligning with the existing national observance. The resolution has no direct effect on healthcare services, regulations, or citizens, as it is purely symbolic. It follows longstanding tradition of honoring medical professionals through state-level recognition. The bill is procedural and commemorative, not substantive.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1345 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Preparedness Month in New York, aligning with National Preparedness Month. The resolution encourages New Yorkers to prepare for emergencies by creating family plans, building emergency kits, and supporting blood donations through the American Red Cross. It does not create new legal requirements but aims to raise public awareness about disaster readiness.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim January 25-31, 2026, as "Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week" in New York. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely honors professionals who investigate deaths to determine cause and manner. The resolution recognizes these workers' role in supporting families and communities through death investigations. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected by this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week in New York State, aligning with National Police Week. It honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, referencing historical data on officer fatalities and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it is a ceremonial request to the Governor, not a new law. It directly affects public recognition efforts for law enforcement families and communities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3-9, 2026, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in New York, honoring the state's approximately 16,178 correctional officers and employees who oversee over 31,329 inmates in state facilities. It aligns with federal recognition of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" established in 1996 and emphasizes the dangerous nature of their work. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to these personnel through a gubernatorial proclamation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1293 commends Armando and Shayla Gramajo for receiving New York State's Liberty Medal, the Senate's highest honor for individuals. The resolution recognizes their 2024 actions when they intervened to save a woman attacked with a knife in White Plains - Armando (a bus driver and former Guatemalan Army veteran) stopped the attacker, and Shayla (a physician's assistant) provided medical aid using household items until emergency services arrived. This symbolic resolution, passed by the New York State Senate, formally honors their humanitarian act and does not create new laws or affect any policies. It serves as a ceremonial tribute to their spontaneous, life-saving response.

Enacts the "New York anti-mandate act"; provides that a business entity doing business in the state of New York shall not refuse to provide any service, product, admission to a venue, or transportation to a person because that person has or has not received or used a medical intervention; provides that a ticket issuer shall not penalize, discriminate against, or deny access to an entertainment event to a ticket holder because the ticket holder has or has not received or used a medical intervention; provides a school operating in the state shall not mandate a medical intervention for any person to attend school, enter campus or school buildings, or be employed by the school; provides that unless required by federal law, no state, county, or local government entity or official in New York shall require any person to receive or use a medical intervention; defines terms; makes conforming changes.