Sen. George Borrello

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the severity of penalties for fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle by reclassifying the offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. It also makes these specific felony charges eligible for bail, allowing defendants to be released pending trial under certain conditions. The legislation applies to individuals charged with unlawfully fleeing an officer in a vehicle, regardless of whether they are charged with other crimes at the same time. By adjusting the legal classification and bail eligibility, the bill changes how these offenses are handled within the criminal justice system.

Prohibits the establishment or enforcement of regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles until the availability of charging infrastructure, and the cost and availability of zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles makes the sale of such vehicles more practicable.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a mandatory licensing system for fiscal intermediaries, which are organizations that manage payments and services for individuals receiving state medical assistance. Effective April 1, 2026, these entities must obtain a license from the state commissioner to operate, with a one-time application fee of $10,000 and a review process that evaluates the applicant's character, competence, and compliance history. The legislation also requires licensed intermediaries to submit detailed annual reports on costs, service areas, and personal assistant employment, while creating a confidential registry to track personal assistants for oversight purposes. Additionally, the bill repeals previous definitions and provisions related to fiscal intermediaries to align the law with these new requirements.

Waives the local residency requirement for the village clerk and village treasurer in the village of Portville by permitting such public officers to reside within Cattaraugus county or an adjoining county within the State of New York.

Extends the authorization of the county of Wyoming to impose a county recording tax on obligations secured by a mortgage on real property from December 1, 2024 to December 1, 2027.

Establishes the commission on reopening the Indian Point energy center; relates to definitions of certain terms relating to renewable energy; repeals provisions relating to electric generating facilities; directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on nuclear small modular reactors.

Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation; makes certain changes relating to greenhouse gas emissions limits.

Establishes the study commission on preventing snow emergencies to evaluate the impact of grid electrification on the safety and reliability of heating systems in snowstorms that cause power outages, and to develop strategies and best practices to maximize grid reliability and resiliency during extreme winter weather events.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called aggravated criminal concealment of identity, which applies to individuals who commit specific violent offenses while wearing a mask or face covering that hides their face or voice. The law defines a wide range of underlying crimes, including various degrees of assault, sexual offenses, burglary, robbery, and terrorism-related charges, that would trigger this new penalty if committed while disguised. If convicted, the sentencing guidelines require the crime to be treated as a violent felony, often resulting in a sentence one category higher than the original offense or a mandatory minimum prison term depending on the severity of the underlying act. This legislation directly affects law enforcement and prosecutors by adding an additional layer of punishment for perpetrators who choose to conceal their identity during serious criminal activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the direct shipment of liquor, cider, mead, and braggot across state lines into New York, expanding on existing rules that already allow wine shipments. To participate, out-of-state distilleries must obtain a specific license from the state authority, pay an annual fee, and agree to ship no more than 36 cases per year to residents aged 21 or older for personal use only. The law requires strict compliance measures, including age verification at delivery, mandatory signatures, clear labeling on packages, and the payment of applicable state and local taxes. Additionally, out-of-state shippers must maintain detailed records for three years and consent to state jurisdiction for enforcement purposes.