Sen. Jeremy Zellner

Extends provisions of law relating to providing local governments greater contract flexibility and cost savings by permitting certain shared purchasing among political subdivisions from June 30, 2026 until June 30, 2027.

Prohibits sellers of bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters, and limited use motorcycles from selling to persons less than sixteen years of age; requires valid proof of age at the point of purchase; establishes penalties for violations of this requirement.

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Requires that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains.

Extends the time period from eighteen years to twenty-five years that a school shall be guaranteed recovery of energy performance contract costs from energy savings incurred by school districts over that time period.

Relates to voting rights and access for incarcerated individuals; authorizes polling places to be available at correctional facilities and local facilities; requires such facilities to provide persons detained or confined in such facilities access to register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot; requires voting information to be included in the inmate handbook.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator Michael N. Gianaris as he receives the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award. The bill formally recognizes his decades of public service, highlighting his legislative achievements in areas such as tenant rights, criminal justice reform, and election access. It expresses the Senate's gratitude for his contributions and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him as a token of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows eligible voters in New York to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day at early voting or election day polling locations. To do this, a voter would fill out an affidavit stating their eligibility, which the election board would then verify against state and federal databases before counting the ballot. If the information cannot be immediately verified but the voter is otherwise eligible, the board will issue a voter ID number and process the registration. The bill requires election officials to explain this process to voters and ensures that ballots are only counted after the voter's eligibility and information are confirmed. It does not take effect until ninety days after becoming law.

Authorizes Michael O'Brien to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the village of Le Roy, in the county of Genesee.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers shipping electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters in New York State to permanently affix specific lights to these vehicles. Manufacturers must install a white front light visible for 500 feet ahead and a red or amber rear light visible for 300 feet behind, with at least 200 feet visibility from the sides. The law directly affects manufacturers selling these vehicles in New York, mandating these safety features before shipping. It takes effect 90 days after becoming law.