Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to provide a space on the forms of identification cards and licenses for a notation for returned peace corps volunteers.
Prohibits the keeping of inventory, storage, warehouse, processing, packaging, shipping or distributing of flavored vapor products near where vapor or tobacco products are sold at retail or wholesale.
Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that public schools in New York incorporate eating disorder prevention into their health education curricula for students in grades six through twelve. The instruction must be tailored to the age and abilities of each grade level, aiming to help students develop a healthy self-image and live healthy lives. Schools are directed to design these lessons in consultation with existing eating disorder care centers, ensuring the content is integrated into existing nutrition programs. The changes take effect on September 1st of the year following the bill's enactment.
Requires SUNY and CUNY institutions which offer a master of social work degree program to offer a maternal mental health elective course to students to provide comprehensive training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and instruct students how to apply best practices in screening, referral and treatment.
Relates to the right to unemployment benefits based on employment with certain educational institutions, including the state university of New York, the city university of New York and public community colleges; clarifies the meaning of certain terms relating to such rights to unemployment benefits.
Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program to assist owners and tenants in residential properties in curing structural and building code defects which render the properties ineligible for improvements or projects relating to energy savings, green-house gas emissions reductions, climate change adaptation and resiliency project grants.
Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death on death certificates, autopsy reports, police reports or any report, policy or procedure by a public agency or contractor; defines excited delirium.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare October 9, 2026, as Sneakers Day in New York State. The resolution highlights the history and cultural significance of sneakers, noting their origins in the United States and their role in sports, wellness, and popular culture. It does not create new laws or change any regulations, but rather serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the footwear's impact. The text of the bill is a formal request to the governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the date.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate May 10-16, 2026, as Prevention Week in New York State. The resolution aims to raise awareness about substance use, mental health, and the dangers of opioids like fentanyl. It encourages schools and communities to participate in related events and recognizes the work of prevention organizations. The measure is a ceremonial proclamation and does not create new laws or funding.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors the Lexington School for the Deaf for hosting its 29th Annual Basketball Classic against the Assembly and Senate All-Stars on May 12, 2026. The measure acknowledges the school's long history, its status as the largest deaf school in New York State, and its tradition of athletic excellence. Copies of the resolution will be sent to school leadership and basketball coaches to recognize their contributions.
