Sen. Jeremy Cooney

Requires a license from the department of financial services to operate a prediction market; defines "prediction market" as any platform, electronic or physical, that allows participants to place wagers, trades, or financial positions on the outcome of future events, including but not limited to political, economic, weather, or other contingencies, where payouts are tied to event outcomes; provides for standards of conduct and enforcement authority by the department of financial services.

Requires the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident leave policy requiring critical incident paid leave for any members directly involved in a critical incident; prohibits such superintendent from taking any punitive administrative action against any member of the division of state police granted critical incident leave solely on the basis of the provision of such leave.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (Senate Resolution 1351) congratulating the Tri-Valley Secondary School Girls Cross Country Team and Head Coach Skylar Musa for winning the 2025 New York State Class D Cross Country Championship. It specifically recognizes their undefeated season (8-0 overall), sixth state title, and the contributions of athletes and assistant coaches. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a formal expression of legislative praise. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's (DASNY) ability to provide construction, development, and facility improvement services to local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) and the Department of Environmental Conservation. It specifically authorizes DASNY to handle projects like building or upgrading public facilities without triggering certain infrastructure delivery methods from prior laws. Key provisions protect current public workers by prohibiting job displacement, reduced hours, wage cuts, or interference with collective bargaining agreements. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 6-12, 2026, as Nurses Week in New York State, aligning with National Nurses Week. It recognizes New York's 256,000+ registered nurses and their critical role in healthcare, including patient safety, primary care, and meeting the needs of an aging population. The resolution does not create new law but serves as a formal state-level acknowledgment of nurses' contributions. It directly addresses the Governor to take action, with no direct impact on policy or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim January 25-31, 2026, as "Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week" in New York. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely honors professionals who investigate deaths to determine cause and manner. The resolution recognizes these workers' role in supporting families and communities through death investigations. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected by this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York's transportation commissioner to use photo speed monitoring systems in highway construction and maintenance work zones on controlled-access highways, the Thruway, and certain bridge/tunnel facilities. It allows the commissioner to install such systems in up to 40 work areas to automatically capture vehicles traveling more than 10 mph over posted speed limits, with vehicle owners liable for penalties if the violation is documented by the system. The commissioner must consider crash history and speed data when selecting locations, and systems cannot be placed on highway exit ramps. The program applies only to work zones where speed limits are enforced under existing traffic law, and penalties do not apply if the driver was already convicted for the same speeding violation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week in New York State, aligning with National Police Week. It honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, referencing historical data on officer fatalities and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it is a ceremonial request to the Governor, not a new law. It directly affects public recognition efforts for law enforcement families and communities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3-9, 2026, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in New York, honoring the state's approximately 16,178 correctional officers and employees who oversee over 31,329 inmates in state facilities. It aligns with federal recognition of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" established in 1996 and emphasizes the dangerous nature of their work. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to these personnel through a gubernatorial proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 1294) commending Dr. William Valenti for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest honor for individuals. It recognizes his decades-long work as an HIV/AIDS physician, including co-founding Community Health Network (now Trillium Health), advancing treatment research, and advocating for marginalized communities during the AIDS crisis. The resolution has no policy impact; it solely serves to publicly honor his humanitarian contributions to public health in New York.