Sen. Jeremy Cooney

Maddy summaryThis bill removes child day care providers from a restriction that currently prevents them from receiving financial assistance from industrial development agencies. The change applies to local government projects where retail sales make up more than one-third of the total cost, which would otherwise block funding for such facilities. By explicitly exempting child day care providers, the legislation allows these businesses to access the same financial support available to other types of projects. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to conduct a study to examine and update the requirements of safety inspections conducted to ensure the operational safety of all motor vehicles; requires a report; makes related provisions.

Enacts the "New York state vehicle security circumvention device act" to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, offering to sell, or possession of devices outside of lawful and reasonable purposes.

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety; directs the department to gather feedback from stakeholders; requires the department to submit a report on its findings and recommendations.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 4647, increases the maximum financial penalties for certain speed violations. It directly affects drivers convicted of speeding offenses. Specifically, it raises the maximum fine for exceeding the speed limit by up to ten miles per hour from $150 to $175. For those exceeding the speed limit by more than thirty miles per hour, the maximum fine increases from $600 to $700, including for vehicles transporting hazardous materials or with certain safety defects. These changes are slated to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all state agencies, the legislature, and the judiciary to include locally produced alcohol in procurement for any state event where alcoholic beverages (like beer, wine, or spirits) will be served. It mandates that when purchasing alcohol for such events, the state must prioritize alcoholic products made within the state. The law applies to events held by the state or on state property and takes effect one year after enactment. This policy directly affects state entities responsible for event planning and alcohol procurement, creating a concrete requirement to support in-state alcohol producers.

Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status.

Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to existing traffic law references regarding photo enforcement systems. It updates how courts handle violations involving photo-monitoring systems for speed limits, bus lanes, school bus signals, tolls, and weight restrictions. The changes clarify which legal provisions apply to these specific enforcement methods but do not alter the actual penalties or programs. The bill affects how traffic violation cases are processed in court for these photo-based enforcement systems.

Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.