Sen. Jack Martins

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a bill with policy changes), formally honoring Joseph Flanagan for 50 years of volunteer service with Alert Engine, Hook, Ladder and Hose Company No. 1 in Great Neck, New York. It recognizes his dedication, bravery, and community service through a formal legislative tribute on March 5, 2026. The resolution requires no new laws or funding, simply directing the legislature to pause its proceedings to honor him and send a copy of the resolution to Flanagan. It directly affects only Joseph Flanagan, celebrating his personal service without impacting any broader policy or group.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to officially recognize May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month in New York State. It directly affects the estimated 105,400 New Yorkers living with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease disproportionately impacting women and people of color. The resolution asks the governor to issue a proclamation highlighting lupus awareness, education, and support for patients, as part of efforts to address underfunded research and delayed diagnoses. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but seeks to increase public and professional recognition of lupus. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on February 10, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate Resolution (J 1558) honoring Margaret D. Williams, a Coney Island community leader and member of the doo-wop group The Cookies, who passed away in January 2026. The resolution recognizes her musical legacy - including chart-topping hits like "Chains" and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction - and her decades of community service, including 33 years with NYC Health and her work with the Coney Island History Project. It serves as a symbolic tribute from the legislature, expressing condolences to her family and celebrating her life’s impact. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

Expands health care services provided by telehealth to include services delivered through a facility licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law that is eligible to be designated or has received a designation as a federally qualified health center, including those facilities that are also licensed under article thirty-one or article thirty-two of the mental hygiene law.

Enacts the "rate hike notice act" which requires utilities in the state of New York to provide notice of a proposed rate hike to a customer via text, email and via such customer's monthly billing statement.

Provides that gas, electric, or combination gas and electric corporations shall not be permitted to retain revenues derived from their actual return on equity in excess of authorized rates of return on equity.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1535) requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York State. It does not create new law but asks the Governor to issue a formal state recognition. The resolution cites historical contributions of Black Americans across civil rights, culture, science, and innovation as context for the observance. The Senate adopted the resolution on February 4, 2026, sending it to the Governor for action.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (S.1497), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes Eileen Oliver for her decades of service as a teacher and principal at St. Aidan School in Williston Park, New York. The resolution honors her contributions to the school community, including initiatives like expanding preschool programs and implementing technology for students. It directs the New York State Legislature to publicly acknowledge her at the school's 75th Anniversary Gala on January 31, 2026, and send her a copy of the resolution. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or groups.

Establishes a persistent domestic violence offender registry of individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses, which is available for public inquiry.