Authorizes Michael Kurtz, a part-time police officer, with the village of Warsaw police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the village of Warsaw.
Designates a portion of state route 77 between Broadway Road and Sumner Road in the town of Darien, county of Genesee, as the "Sgt Terry James Garigen Memorial Highway".
Requires at least two photo speed violation monitoring systems in highway construction or maintenance work areas located on a controlled-access highway or on the thruway.
Increases penalties for traffic violations related to the failure to properly operate a motor vehicle when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle, hazard vehicle, vehicle displaying a blue or green light or certain other motor vehicles; increases penalties for multiple violations.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows the towns of Harmony and North Harmony in Chautauqua County to combine their judicial roles by electing one town justice to preside over courts in both locations. The legislation requires the towns to complete a study, hold a public hearing, and pass a joint resolution before implementing this change. Once adopted, the newly elected official will serve a one-year term starting after the next general election. This measure simplifies local court administration by reducing the number of separate town justice positions in these specific communities.
Establishes the parole board accountability act which requires incarcerated individuals who are released on parole, via a vote that is not unanimous, be placed in the community where one of the two board members primarily reside; establishes the procedure of which of the two board member's community the releasee shall be released to.
Adds xylazine to the depressants designated as controlled substances with the exception of use in cattle or other nonhuman species if approved by the federal food and drug administration.
Establishes the New York child data protection act to protect minors from having their personal data accessed; provides exceptions in certain circumstances.
Maddy summaryThis bill regulates the use of live restraint cable devices for trapping wildlife by authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to create specific rules for their use. It prohibits certain types of traps, such as those with teeth or nooses, while allowing the department to permit live cable devices for species like coyotes during a designated season starting December 1st. The regulations mandate that these devices include safety features like swivels and break-away mechanisms, require users to check traps every 24 hours, and mandate completion of a training course before use. The law takes effect immediately but is set to expire on February 16, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows volunteer firefighters to receive a property tax exemption on their homes if they live in the same school district where they serve. To qualify, firefighters must have been certified members of their fire company for at least five years, and their home must be their primary residence used only for living. The exemption covers up to $12,000 of the property's value, calculated using the state's equalization rate, and requires each school district to hold a public hearing before adopting the rule. Additionally, firefighters with over 20 years of service can receive this exemption for life, provided their district approves it. Existing volunteer firefighters who already receive other benefits under current laws will not lose those benefits if they also apply for this new tax break.
