Sen. Pam Helming

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the sales tax exemption for clothing and footwear from $110 to $250 per item. It directly affects consumers purchasing clothing, shoes, or related repair items under $250, who will no longer pay sales tax on these items. The key provision amends the tax law to raise the exemption threshold, meaning shoppers pay tax only on items priced above $250. This change applies to all qualifying clothing and footwear purchases within the state.

Maddy summaryS 853 creates a New York State tax credit called "NY MADE" for manufacturers producing medical equipment or personal protective equipment (PPE) within New York. The credit equals 20% of the wholesale value of qualifying equipment produced above the 2025 average for existing manufacturers, or 30% for new manufacturers starting production after the bill's enactment. It applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and is designed to support in-state manufacturing of healthcare-related equipment. The bill specifically defines "medical equipment" as devices used for treating illness or injury, excluding general-purpose items.

Increases from 50 to 100 acres, the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes.

Maddy summaryS 1413 creates two new criminal offenses: "harassment of a law enforcement officer or family member in the first degree" (a felony) and "in the second degree" (a misdemeanor). First-degree harassment covers threatening communications (via phone, email, or other means) intended to cause fear for an officer's or family member's safety or property. Second-degree harassment includes physical contact, following in public, or repeated conduct that alarms officers or their families. The law directly affects anyone who targets law enforcement officers or their household members with these specific actions, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony.

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids.

Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency where the declaration or proclamation of emergency includes a finding that unsolicited telemarketing sales calls would impair actions taken to limit, control, or mitigate the emergency; explains the basis of such finding; provides that such prohibition may not extend for a period of more than two weeks, subject to renewal for additional two-week periods by further findings of necessity made at the end of each two-week period.

Imposes a duty on a vehicular assailant to support a surviving child of a parent or guardian killed by such person; defines income; provides for a determination of support.

Requires enhanced federal medical assistance percentage funds be directly shared with the counties and the city of New York; requires the comptroller examine and audit all funds received from the enhanced federal medical assistance percentage and the distributions made to counties and the city of New York.

Maddy summaryS 3473 requires the State Apprenticeship and Training Council to meet at least six times each year (including via teleconference) and submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing its activities, recommendations, and findings. The bill specifically mandates these regular meetings and reports, without altering the council's existing duties like advising on apprentice training or recommending standards. This procedural change directly affects the council's internal operations and reporting obligations. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Requires ad hoc members to be appointed in order to constitute a quorum on the board of electric generating facilities; includes ad hoc members as part of the board.