Rep. Phil Palmesano

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the town justice of the Town of Dix in Schuyler County to live outside of the town while still holding office. It changes state laws that normally require local officials to be residents of the area they serve, with the specific exception that the justice must live in another town within Schuyler County. The change applies only to this specific town and does not affect the residency requirements for town justices in other locations.

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants Schuyler County animal control officers official peace officer status under New York law, directly affecting those officers in Schuyler County. It adds a new provision to the Criminal Procedure Law defining "animal control officer" per Public Health Law §2140 and authorizing them to exercise peace officer powers. The bill explicitly states that this status does not permit carrying firearms without the required license under Penal Law §400.00. The change applies only to Schuyler County's animal control officers and does not alter existing firearm regulations for these officers.

Directs NYSERDA to issue a request for proposals to identify cities, towns, or villages that are interested in participating in municipal-level energy efficiency and weatherization pilot projects to help decrease residential energy usage and reduce future capital costs for utilities; directs NYSERDA to identify three pilot areas focusing on the ability to replicate projects elsewhere and the costs and benefits to ratepayers both in the affected area and in the rest of the utility service territory.

Maddy summaryThis bill offers temporary relief on utility costs for one year and exempts fees related to green energy projects for two years. During the first year, customers will not pay sales tax, gross receipts tax, or specific surcharges on their utility bills, and utility companies must lower their rates to match the savings. The second part of the bill prevents utility companies from charging ratepayers for building renewable energy systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, or charging stations for two years. To cover the lost tax revenue, the state will transfer money from its general fund to the relevant accounts after the one-year holiday ends. These changes directly affect all utility customers and those involved in renewable energy or electric vehicle projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A10299) adds personal income tax filings as a new method for New York residents to register for organ, eye, and tissue donation through the Donate Life Registry. It requires tax forms subject to mandatory electronic filing to include a clear checkbox asking: "Would you like to be added to the Donate Life Registry? Check box for 'yes' or 'skip this question'." This expands existing registration options - like driver's license applications and health insurance forms - to include tax documents. The policy change directly affects all New York residents who file taxes electronically, making donation registration more accessible during routine tax submissions. The bill amends Public Health Law Section 4310 to formalize this process.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal framework for protective orders targeting severe stalking behavior, directly affecting victims (petitioners) and alleged stalkers (respondents). It establishes temporary and final "anti-stalking orders" that prohibit contact, surveillance, and remote control of connected devices (like smart home systems), requiring respondents to stay away from victims' homes, workplaces, or schools. The law defines "stalking" broadly to include offenses like harassment, assault, identity theft, and unauthorized sharing of intimate images, requiring a "course of conduct" (two or more acts within 90 days) to trigger the order. Courts must issue temporary orders the same day if an immediate threat exists, with final orders requiring a hearing to confirm evidence supports the petition.

Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates Madison Tuttle, a racewalker from Watkins Glen, New York, for winning the national championship title at the 2026 Adidas Indoor Track Nationals. The text highlights her athletic achievement, noting that she secured her second national title with a time of 8:39.24 and acknowledges the support of her coach, Erin Taylor-Talcott, as well as her community. The primary mechanism of the bill is to pause legislative proceedings to offer official recognition and to send a copy of the resolution to both Tuttle and her coach. This document serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her success rather than enacting new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors William "Bill" Fries for his 40 years of service as Chief of the Hammondsport Fire Department. It recognizes his extensive career, which includes leadership roles in regional fire organizations and community service, and notes his receipt of various awards for volunteer firefighting. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge his contributions and mandates that a copy of the document be sent to him.