Sen. Pam Helming

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to provide financing to the Mary Cariola Children's Center Inc. in Rochester. By amending existing state laws, the legislation adds this specific organization to a list of eligible private not-for-profit schools that can receive funding for facility construction and improvements. The measure also includes other similar child-serving organizations, such as Green Chimneys and Windham Lawn Home for Children, to ensure they have access to the same financial resources. Once signed into law, the change takes effect immediately, allowing the center to apply for and receive these funds.

Authorizes Michael Kurtz, a part-time police officer, with the village of Warsaw police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the village of Warsaw.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Wendy Boyer, a teacher aide in Canandaigua, New York, for receiving the Liberty Medal, the state Senate's highest individual honor. The measure recognizes her heroic act of performing abdominal thrusts to save a student's life who was choking during lunch at a local school. By transmitting a copy of the resolution to her, the bill acknowledges her spontaneous use of first aid skills learned through a Good Samaritan course. This action serves to publicly celebrate her bravery and humanitarian efforts without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the requirement for insurance companies to provide space on their forms for individuals to register as organ donors. It directly affects insurance providers and the people who fill out these forms by ensuring they have the option to indicate their donation status. The law mandates that these updated forms must be in effect starting January 1, 2026, allowing state officials time to create necessary rules for implementation. Once signed into law, the bill becomes active immediately, setting the stage for the specific deadline when the new form requirements will begin.

Adds xylazine to the depressants designated as controlled substances with the exception of use in cattle or other nonhuman species if approved by the federal food and drug administration.

Provides that the gaming commission may, at its discretion, authorize an increase to the free play limitation for individual video lottery facilities upon illustration of benefit to the state.

Relates to annual vehicular access for active duty service members; requires annual passes be issued to active duty service members and their immediate families at state parks or recreational facilities upon presentation of a military identification card.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how the state calculates payment rates for federally qualified health centers to better match their actual operating costs. It requires the health department to analyze five years of cost data, including expenses for staffing, physical facilities, and technology, and to remove existing caps on these payments starting in April 2025. The law establishes a new method for adjusting these rates annually based on federal market basket figures and changes in the scope of services provided. This change directly affects federally qualified health centers by ensuring their reimbursement reflects the true cost of delivering care.

Authorizes the village of Sodus Point, in the town of Sodus, county of Wayne to allow golf carts on certain streets under the exclusive control and jurisdiction of such village.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez New York State Military Immigrant Family Legacy Program within the Department of Veterans' Services to assist military members, veterans, and their families with immigration matters. The program creates a network of liaisons who will connect eligible individuals with legal resources to help them secure immigration status, including citizenship, and will coordinate efforts with various government agencies and community organizations. Additionally, the bill requires these liaisons to maintain a resource clearinghouse and submit annual reports detailing the program's activities and the demographics of those assisted.