Sen. Lea Webb

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (J 382) commemorating the 9th Annual Sock Out Cancer Day on June 1, 2025, alongside National Cancer Survivors Day. It formally recognizes the Sock Out Cancer organization's annual events - like concerts, sports awareness days, and 5K runs - that raise funds (over $1.82 million since 2017) to support cancer patients' non-medical needs (food, housing, transportation) through local hospital foundations. The resolution has no policy impact; it solely honors the organization's work and its partnership with Security Mutual Life Insurance Company and Finger Lakes Textiles. It does not create new funding or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to designate February 24, 2025, as "Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally asks the Governor to issue a public proclamation. The resolution cites statistics on domestic violence impacts (affecting diverse groups including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and children) and notes New York's high demand for related services. The bill was adopted by the legislature on February 25, 2025, and will be sent to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Lupus Awareness Month in New York. It recognizes the impact of lupus on approximately 105,400 New Yorkers and seeks to increase public awareness of this chronic autoimmune disease, which disproportionately affects women and certain ethnic groups. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally urges the Governor to support awareness efforts. It was adopted by the legislature on February 25, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 346 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Pablo Ulloa for his advocacy on behalf of Dominican Americans in New York. It recognizes his work as the Ombudsman of the Dominican Republic, his professional background with international organizations like the Inter-American Development Bank, and his efforts supporting the Dominican diaspora community. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, formally acknowledges his contributions to advancing equity, healthcare access, and social services for underserved populations. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Dr. Ulloa as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to officially proclaim March 3-7, 2025, as School Breakfast Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or change funding but formally recognizes the importance of school breakfast programs through a ceremonial observance. The resolution highlights existing state efforts like the Breakfast After the Bell program and Community Eligibility Provision, which help provide free breakfasts to over 876,000 students annually. It serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about school nutrition, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 380 asks Governor Hochul to declare February 15-22, 2025, as FFA Week in New York. It is a symbolic resolution honoring the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America), which supports agricultural education and student leadership development. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally requests the Governor issue a proclamation to recognize FFA's role in promoting agricultural literacy and career readiness for students. This resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5503) prohibits discrimination based on a person's height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It amends New York's Executive Law to add height and weight as protected characteristics under existing anti-discrimination statutes, making it illegal for employers, housing providers, and public spaces to deny opportunities or services based on these factors. The law includes exceptions for federal requirements and reasonable accommodations that allow individuals to perform job duties. It also explicitly prohibits harassment related to height or weight and clarifies that employers must demonstrate they had no alternative accommodations before applying height/weight standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies disclosure requirements for property owners who pay real estate and school district taxes in installments. It mandates that tax statements clearly show all due dates for installment payments without interest or penalties. The law affects homeowners and property owners who choose to pay taxes in multiple payments rather than a single lump sum. It ensures transparency by requiring local tax authorities to specify exact payment deadlines in written notices, aligning with existing installment payment rules. The bill does not create new payment options but standardizes how payment schedules must be communicated.

Requires the department of health to evaluate and make recommendations related to maternal health care and birthing best practices; repeals certain provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 806) sets a specific start date for delivering traumatic brain injury (TBI) services under state waivers through managed care programs. It requires that such services for TBI patients (and those qualifying for nursing home diversion services) cannot be provided via managed care programs before January 1, 2027. The key provision delays the integration of these waiver services into managed care systems until 2027, ensuring continuity of care through existing waiver structures until that date. This directly affects TBI patients receiving state-funded waiver services who would otherwise transition to managed care earlier.