Asm. Tommy Schiavoni

Mr. Schiavoni spoke in support, noting that tick-borne illnesses affect every part of New York State. He shared personal experience—his mother had babesiosis, his brother has alpha-gal, and he had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever as a child. He praised the bill for bringing clarity and transparency by requiring diagnoses to be broken down by county and published, which will help healthcare professionals diagnose

Assemblymember Schiavoni spoke from personal experience, noting his family has suffered multiple tick-borne illnesses including his mother's babesiosis, his brother's alpha-gal, and his own childhood Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. He explained the bill will increase transparency by requiring county-level

Assemblymember Schiavoni described tick-borne illnesses as a scourge affecting all parts of New York State, citing personal and family experience including his mother's babesiosis, brother's alpha-gal, and his own childhood Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. He explained the bill will increase transparency by requiring county-level diagnosis data, helping healthcare professionals and municipalities better diagnose, treat, and prevent tick-borne illnesses.

Argued that the 1910 court decision stripping Montaukett recognition was improper and that only Congress had authority to dissolve tribal recognition. Praised predecessor Fred Thiele's efforts and called for correcting past mistakes.

Sponsored the bill to help Southampton residents whose property assessments have increased dramatically due to the town's 100 percent reassessment policy. Noted the bill was previously advanced by his predecessor, Fred Thiele.

Supported treating ocean rescue squad members as first responders similar to ambulance and firefighter personnel. Emphasized that these volunteer organizations on Long Island's East End train year-round to protect the community across hundreds of miles of beaches and waterways.