Sen. Tom O'Mara

Maddy summaryThis bill allows assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders in Yates County to live in Monroe County while still holding their offices. Currently, these legal officials must reside in Yates County or an adjoining county, but this legislation adds Monroe County to the list of acceptable places of residence. The change applies to all assistant district attorneys except the first assistant, as well as to assistant public defenders. By updating the residency requirements in the Public Officers Law, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for legal professionals working in Yates County.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the town justice of Dix, New York, to live outside the town while still holding the office. It changes state laws to exempt this specific position from the usual requirement that local officials must be residents of the community they serve. The only condition is that the town justice must reside within Schuyler County. All other town justices in the state must remain residents of their respective towns unless a different law applies.

Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement plan for traffic officers employed by the town of Elmira, who submit an application therefor within one year of the effective date of such provisions, or within one year of start of employment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to clarify how courts assess whether a defendant has the mental capacity to stand trial. It requires psychiatric examiners to specifically evaluate whether "restoration services" (such as medication support, competency training, or symptom management) could reasonably restore a defendant's capacity within a set timeframe, and include this assessment in their reports. The bill directly affects defendants in criminal cases who may lack mental capacity due to illness or disability, ensuring their evaluation process considers potential treatment pathways. Key provisions define "restoration services" and mandate that examiners' reports detail the feasibility of such services before a court decides on next steps.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Lieutenant Thomas Cleere, a Seneca Falls police officer, to switch from an incorrect retirement plan to a 20-year retirement plan under New York state law. It requires the town of Seneca Falls to formally approve this change by filing a resolution within 180 days and cover all associated costs (amortized over 10 years). The change applies only to Cleere's service history, which he was enrolled in by mistake, and he must request the switch within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill is a specific adjustment for one officer's retirement eligibility, not a broad policy change.

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 is a Senate resolution that honors Firefighter Arthur Sullivan of the Horseheads Fire Department for his 50 years of dedicated volunteer service. The measure formally acknowledges his ongoing commitment to emergency response and directs the legislature to pause briefly to recognize his achievement. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Firefighter Sullivan as a tribute to his half-century of service to the community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 40th anniversary of A New Hope Center, a nonprofit organization located in Owego, New York. The bill formally recognizes the center's four decades of providing free and confidential support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other crimes in Tioga County and the Southern Tier. It highlights specific services offered by the organization, including 24-hour hotlines, emergency safe housing, and counseling for approximately 1,200 individuals annually. The resolution expresses the legislative body's appreciation for the center's work and directs a copy of the document to be sent to the organization.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 40th anniversary of the first NASCAR race held at Watkins Glen International in 1986. It formally recognizes the event's significance to the region's entertainment and economic growth while honoring its history since the track opened in 1948. The measure directs the legislature to pause its proceedings for the occasion and sends a copy of the resolution to Watkins Glen International.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates Madison Tuttle of Watkins Glen, New York, for winning the racewalking national championship title at the 2026 Adidas Indoor Track Nationals. The measure formally acknowledges her athletic achievement, which occurred on March 22, 2026, and recognizes her as a role model for youth in the Empire State. Additionally, the resolution honors her coach, Erin Taylor-Talcott, and directs that copies of the document be sent to both the athlete and the coach.