Sen. Rob Ortt

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits level two or three registered sex offenders from entering schools or children's facilities to vote in person, classifying such acts as a class A misdemeanor (or a class E felony for repeat offenses within 10 years). It simultaneously creates a new absentee voting option for these offenders when their polling place is located on school or children's facility property. The law defines "school or facility for children" broadly to include all K-12 schools and childcare centers where minors are present. This directly affects sex offenders with higher risk designations whose voting locations fall within these designated areas, requiring them to use absentee ballots instead of voting in person.

Enacts "Alix's law"; relates to leaving the scene of an incident without reporting it; relates to operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Repeals provisions of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices and the exemption of certain ammunition feeding devices at firing ranges.

Relates to the encroachment or adverse effect upon military operations by tall energy structures, major renewable energy facilities or wind energy facilities; requires written determination.

Establishes no polling place shall be located on the premises of any public or private elementary or secondary school or a school for preschool children.

Relates to appointing ad hoc members to the New York state board on electric generation siting and the environment; provides notification of the status of proposed candidates for appointment.

Allows county correctional facilities to use the profits from commissaries or canteens within the facilities for the general purposes of the institution.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 25 as "We Care Remembrance Day" in New York State, adding it to the official list of commemorative dates in the executive law. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; it simply establishes a date for state recognition. The bill amends existing law to include this day alongside other established observances like Holocaust Remembrance Day and Juneteenth. This is a procedural designation with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows county sheriffs outside New York City to issue pistol permits if they choose to become "licensing officers," subject to county clerk approval. It directly affects sheriffs in non-NYC counties (excluding specific Suffolk County towns covered by police commissioners). The key change adds sheriffs as an option for issuing permits under existing law, alongside police commissioners in certain areas. County clerks must approve sheriffs' participation in the permit process. The bill does not change permit standards or requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows hunters to use crossbows for taking wildlife under specific conditions. It removes the prior ban on 12- to 13-year-olds hunting with crossbows (previously prohibited under §11-0929), while maintaining age requirements for other hunting methods. The bill sets technical standards for crossbows, including a minimum 100-pound draw weight, 14-inch arrow length, and 24-inch overall length. It affects all hunters in New York who use crossbows for deer, bear, or small game, requiring a bowhunting privilege and compliance with these equipment rules.