Sen. Lea Webb

Directs the commissioner of labor to create and distribute to employers written materials regarding mental health services and resources available to employees to be posted in the workplace; directs voluntary guidance for employers to put in place strategies and programs to support the mental health and wellness of their employees; provides that such guidance be in written and digital resources and in English or translated to an additional primary language or languages as applicable.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the ten-year time limit for charging the crime of persistent sexual abuse, allowing prosecutors to pursue cases based on past actions regardless of how much time has passed. It directly affects individuals who have previously been convicted of specific sexual offenses, such as forcible touching or sexual abuse, by eliminating the requirement that new convictions occur within a decade of the prior ones. The law still requires that a person has been convicted two or more times for these crimes in separate incidents, and it excludes any time spent in prison from the calculation of the time period. Once passed, this change expands the window in which the state can bring charges for this specific felony offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state Department of Health to create an informational pamphlet for patients considering laparoscopic power morcellation surgery. The document must explain the procedure, its risks and benefits, and include specific details on cancer screening, privacy protections, and the potential for spreading undetected cancer cells. It requires the pamphlet to be written in plain language and made available in English and the six most common non-English languages spoken in New York. Healthcare providers will be able to distribute this material to patients before performing the surgery, and the resource will be posted on the department's website.

Provides "WiFi service" internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.

Permits a retired member to change his or her option election or designate a new beneficiary where the beneficiary has been convicted of a family offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare May 12-18, 2024, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by people with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition causing widespread pain and fatigue, and notes the need for better medical understanding and support. It also acknowledges the work of the Fibromyalgia Task Force of New York State in advocating for improved diagnosis and treatment. The bill is a symbolic gesture intended to increase public awareness rather than changing specific laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize May 14, 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day in New York. The resolution highlights the widespread impact of domestic violence across various demographics and emphasizes the need for increased awareness and prevention efforts. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal statement to honor the issue and support ongoing advocacy work.

Maddy summaryThis bill congratulates the 2024 New York State Senate Women of Distinction, a group that honors women who have made significant contributions to the state. The legislation does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of these individuals' achievements. It is a ceremonial measure intended to acknowledge their service and impact within the legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the two-year anniversary of the 2022 mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York. It formally honors the victims, survivors, and their families while acknowledging community events like the 5/14 Blue Flag Initiative and a remembrance ceremony. The measure expresses the state's solidarity with Buffalo and condemns racism and domestic terrorism, with a copy sent to the survivors and families of the victims.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 28, 2024, as Workers' Memorial Day. The resolution commemorates the date the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act took effect and honors workers who have been injured or killed on the job. It does not create new laws or change workplace regulations but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the importance of worker safety. The measure is a formal proclamation that will be sent to the Governor for her signature.