Sen. Lea Webb

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commemorates the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire on March 25, 2026. It recognizes the 146 garment workers who died in the 1911 tragedy and honors their legacy by acknowledging the continued efforts of labor unions in protecting workers' rights. The resolution also highlights the historical impact of the fire, which led to significant labor law reforms and the advancement of immigrant rights in New York State.

Establishes the prescription drug supply chain transparency act; requires pharmacy services administrative organizations, pharmacy switch companies and rebate aggregators to register with the insurance department and to provide certain disclosures relating to the ownership and activities of such entities; relates to deposits into the pharmacy benefit manager regulatory fund.

Requires insurance coverage of a hospitalized birthing parent's interhospital transport to accompany such birthing parent's newborn infant experiencing a condition necessitating transport.

Directs the department of health, in conjunction with other state agencies, to establish and maintain a directory webpage locating publicly accessible lactation accommodations in state-owned and state-leased buildings.

Requires the department of environmental conservation and the department of health to establish certain standards related to the cleaning of playground equipment after pesticide exposure.

Allows an organization included on the federal list of tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of title 26 of the United States code on March first, two thousand twenty-five to automatically maintain their tax-exempt status for New York state purposes; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously after he received the Congressional Medal of Honor and was inducted into the Hall of Heroes. The resolution acknowledges Ollis's sacrifice during a 2013 Taliban attack in Afghanistan, where he shielded an allied officer and saved over 40 personnel. It recognizes the Medal of Honor ceremony held at the White House and Ollis's induction at the Pentagon, noting that his name is now inscribed on the Medal of Honor Garden Wall. The resolution concludes by directing a copy of the document to Ollis's family.

Maddy summaryThis bill caps fees charged by sellers for credit services on retail installment contracts (like those for furniture or appliances). It limits these "credit service charges" to the interest rate set under banking law, preventing sellers from charging excessive fees beyond standard interest rates. The law directly affects sellers offering installment plans, ensuring their credit-related fees align with established banking interest rate standards. The change takes effect immediately upon passage.

Provides that the "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" shall be the official state flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide; directs the commissioner of general services to establish a protocol for the flying of such flag.