Authorizes the use of an electronic signature by a person granted a power of attorney by a taxpayer with respect to documents submitted to the New York state department of taxation and finance and the New York city department of finance.
Directs counties, in coordination with their regional emergency medical services councils, to develop and maintain comprehensive county emergency medical system plans that provide for coordinated emergency medical systems within such counties.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4423) clarifies the types of damages survivors can recover in wrongful death cases in New York. It specifically allows recovery for funeral expenses, medical costs related to the injury causing death, emotional distress (grief/anguish), loss of financial support or inheritance, and loss of guidance or companionship. The damages would go directly to the decedent's spouse, children, parents, or others in a parental role (like a guardian), with distribution based on proven financial losses. The bill was vetoed by the governor on December 5, 2025, so it did not become law.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3236) allows registered pharmacy technicians to work in any licensed pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. It permits technicians to assist with tasks like preparing, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions or medications - provided these tasks require no professional judgment (which remains the pharmacist's responsibility). The law requires pharmacists to be physically present during these tasks, authorize all work, and approve it before any medication is dispensed. The pharmacy must also ensure technicians receive proper training before they begin assisting. The bill is now law (signed November 21, 2025).
Authorizes a court issuing a non-family offense temporary order of protection or an order of protection to direct that such order be filed with the computerized registry for orders of protection and warrants, if it is necessary to fulfill the purposes of such order; directs the superintendent of state police to include such orders on computerized registry.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 601) commemorates fallen firefighters from Boston, New York, by designating a specific bridge on Rice Hill Road (crossing State Route 219 in Boston, Erie County) as "Bridge Dedicated to Boston NY Fallen Firefighters." It requires the Department of Transportation to install ceremonial signage honoring the firefighters but explicitly states the bridge's official name will remain unchanged to avoid disrupting commerce. The dedication is purely symbolic, with no legal or functional changes to the highway system. The bill was signed into law on September 10, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5997) names a specific bridge on Eden Evans Center Road in Erie County (crossing the New York State Thruway) as "Bridge Dedicated to Maintenance Supervisor Stephen C. Ebling" for ceremonial purposes. It requires the installation of signage honoring Stephen C. Ebling but explicitly states this does not change the bridge's official name or affect its operation. The dedication is purely symbolic, with no impact on highway maintenance, commerce, or official records.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7380) designates a specific segment of State Route 324 in Clarence, Erie County, as "Highway Dedicated to Major Andrew D. Byers" for ceremonial purposes. The provision covers the portion beginning at Transit Road and ending at Main Street, with signage stating the dedication. Crucially, the bill clarifies this is purely ceremonial - no official name change to the highway occurs, and commerce disruptions are avoided. It directly affects the local highway segment in Clarence without altering transportation laws or policies.
Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
