Sen. Jeremy Cooney

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor to officially recognize May 1, 2026, as May Day in New York State. The resolution honors the history of workers' rights and acknowledges the contributions of all employees, including those in unions and the public sector. By adopting this measure, the Legislature formally requests the Governor to issue a proclamation for the date. The action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Madeline Wilson of Brooklyn, New York, on her 100th birthday. The measure recognizes her as a centenarian who has contributed to her community and family through a long life of service and dedication. Upon adoption, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Ms. Wilson as an official acknowledgment from the legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution officially designates May 2026 as Black Heritage Month and May 31, 2026, as National Black Heritage Day in Panama. The measure honors the cultural and historical contributions of Afro-Panamanian communities, including their music, art, and role in shaping the nation's identity. It specifically calls on New Yorkers to recognize and celebrate the legacy of African and Antillean descendants in Panama. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Panamanian-American community in New York State.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the New York Department of Motor Vehicles to share vehicle accident report data with private vendors under contract. The key provision permits the release of non-private information from accident forms to responsible vendors, while prohibiting them from reselling or misusing the data. The law defines "private information" using existing state definitions and requires contracts to include restrictions against assignment and misuse. This change directly affects how accident data is distributed and who can access it, expanding access beyond government use to authorized private entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts New York State Police officers from paying tolls when driving personal vehicles to enter or exit Ward's Island while performing official duties. It requires officers to apply for this exemption through a process established by the relevant authority, which may ask for necessary information to verify the request. The law will take effect 30 days after being signed into law, allowing time for any needed rules or regulations to be prepared. This change directly affects state police personnel and toll collection operations at Ward's Island.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's Penal Law to explicitly include animal fighting as a qualifying felony for enterprise corruption charges. It directly affects individuals or groups operating animal fighting rings, as their activities will now count as "criminal activity" under enterprise corruption statutes. The key change adds "section three hundred fifty-one of the agriculture and markets law relating to animal fighting" to the list of felonies that trigger enterprise corruption penalties. This expands the scope of enterprise corruption prosecutions to cover animal fighting operations without changing the core definition of the crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines a "noncompliant state agency" as one failing to meet specific deadlines for submitting contracts with not-for-profit organizations to the attorney general. It requires agencies that miss deadlines to submit monthly reports detailing delayed contracts, reasons for delays, corrective steps, and estimated completion dates - publicly posting these reports online. Agencies must also provide similar reports to nonprofits and submit detailed six-month improvement plans to state leaders, outlining how they will fix contracting delays. Additionally, the bill clarifies that temporary "written directives" allowing nonprofits to continue services during negotiations must specify payment terms and interest for late payments.

Describes the role of the ignition interlock monitor as well as requirements of people charged with violations that require the installation of an ignition interlock device to comply with court orders.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases monthly personal needs allowances for residents in specific care facilities. It raises the amount from $55 to $140 per month for residents of residential health care facilities (like nursing homes), and from $35 to $89 per month for residents of developmental disability or mental health facilities. Veterans with reduced VA pensions in nursing homes will receive allowances matching their pension amount (capped at $196/month). These changes apply to individuals eligible for federal Supplemental Security Income or state payments, effective January 2027.

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York; preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.