Rep. Matt Slater

Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.

Enacts the "just energy transition act"; requires a study of competitive options to facilitate the phase-out, replacement and redevelopment of New York state's oldest and most-polluting fossil fueled generation facilities and their sites by the year 2030.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Southeast in Putnam County to rent out fences at the John E. Markel Memorial Park for advertisements. It allows a not-for-profit organization to lease these fences annually for a small fee and requires that all money earned be used exclusively to maintain and care for the park. The law specifically permits this arrangement even if it conflicts with other existing local rules or charters.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Lake Oscawana and Roaring Brook Lake in Putnam County to the official list of state inland waterways. The change modifies the Executive Law to include these two lakes alongside other existing major inland lakes in the state's definition. This update ensures these water bodies are recognized under the same legal framework as other designated inland lakes. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system, consisting of the bridge located on Diamond Point road at exit twenty-three of interstate eighty-seven in the town of Lake George, county of Warren, to Officer Stephen L. Raymond.

Authorizes the use of body imaging scanning equipment in certain facilities for youth and adolescent offenders placed with or committed to the office of children and family services.

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Putnam County to sell a specific parcel of parkland in Carmel for a cell tower installation by Homeland Towers, LLC. The county must dedicate funds equal to the land's fair market value toward acquiring new parkland or improving existing parks. It directly affects Putnam County residents who use the parkland and local cellular service users. The key provision requires the county to offset the loss of parkland by investing in new recreational space, ensuring no net reduction in public park access. The bill does not change zoning or service requirements for the tower itself.

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 (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.