Defines the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist; requires collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to determine the need for anesthesia services; requires licensing; defines qualifications.
Authorizes the state board of parole to require a violent felony offender to serve their maximum term, if, by clear and convincing evidence, release would pose an imminent threat to society; authorizes the withholding of good behavior allowances of violent felony offenders by the state board of parole upon such a finding.
Maddy summaryS 58 creates a new criminal offense for making threats of violence against police officers, classifying it as a class C felony. The bill defines the crime as threatening to commit violence against an officer with the intent to intimidate civilians, influence government policy, or disrupt government operations. It explicitly states that lacking the intent or ability to carry out the threat is not a valid defense. This law directly affects individuals who make such threats, imposing felony penalties rather than lesser offenses. The bill aims to strengthen legal consequences for threats targeting law enforcement personnel.
Maddy summaryThis bill repeals specific sections from New York's 2013 laws governing the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses. It directly affects individuals holding firearms licenses in New York State by removing those provisions from legal statutes. The key mechanism is the elimination of sections 1-32, 37-43, and 45-56 of the 2013 legislation, which previously defined procedures for license suspensions and revocations. The repeal takes immediate effect and applies retroactively to January 15, 2013. This changes the legal framework governing firearms license enforcement but does not introduce new requirements.
Relates to penalties for the promotion of prison contraband; amends the definition of dangerous contraband; amends the promotion of prison contraband in the first degree to a class C felony.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3462) gives tenants the right to display the U.S. flag on their rental property under specific conditions. Landlords cannot prevent tenants from displaying a cloth, fabric, or paper flag on a pole, staff, or in a window, as long as the display follows federal flag rules (4 U.S.C. Chapter 1), local laws, and doesn’t interfere with other tenants’ space. Tenants must notify landlords in advance about flag placement and size to comply with local zoning and building characteristics. The bill does not override lease terms requiring tenants to restore property to original condition at move-out, and tenants remain responsible for any damage caused by their flag display.
Authorizes municipalities to adopt a local law, ordinance or resolution providing for a sales tax exemption for clothing and footwear after March 1, 2025 and no later than August 1, 2025; provides for the repeal of such provisions on January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates all fees for lifetime sporting licenses (hunting, fishing, trapping, archery, and muzzle-loading) for honorably discharged veterans certified with a 40% or greater service-connected disability. It directly affects eligible veterans by adding a new $0.00 fee category to the existing license structure under Section 11-0702 of the environmental conservation law. The key mechanism modifies the fee schedule to specify that this group pays no fee for lifetime licenses, while other categories (like standard age-based fees) remain unchanged. The policy change is permanent upon enactment, as the bill takes effect immediately.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for New York resident volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who pay for fishing or hunting licenses. It allows them to claim a credit equal to the full cost of those licenses (including tags and permits) against their state income tax. The credit applies only to those who served as active volunteers for the entire previous year, and any unused portion can be carried forward to future tax years. The credit becomes effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryS 1754 creates a statewide, toll-free hotline for reporting abuse that threatens health or welfare, operating 24/7 and accepting anonymous calls. The hotline must immediately forward reports to relevant agencies, including law enforcement for criminal or emergency situations, and requires the Office of Children and Family Services to establish referral procedures. It also mandates a public education campaign on elder abuse prevention, including hotline information, signs of abuse, and victim resources. The bill affects anyone reporting abuse, local social services, law enforcement, and elder abuse prevention programs. Implementation depends on available funding, as specified in the bill text.
