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All 123,263 Active 83,183 In committee 83,100 Passed 28,256 Signed 5,852 Failed 5,069

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 1, 2024

A 2656: Permits pregnant women to enroll in health insurance during a special enrollment period without penalty

This bill allows pregnant individuals to sign up for state health insurance at any time without facing late fees or penalties. Coverage begins on the first day of the month a licensed medical professional confirms the pregnancy, unless the individual chooses to start later. The law applies to all health insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the bill's effective date.

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 1, 2024

A 3865: Relates to coverage for prenatal vitamins

This bill requires health insurance policies that cover prescription drugs to also cover prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. The law applies to standard medical insurance plans, medical expense indemnity corporations, and hospital service corporations. While the coverage is mandatory, insurers may still apply annual deductibles and coinsurance fees that are consistent with other benefits in the policy. The changes take effect on January 1st of the year following the bill's enactment.

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 1, 2024

A 7790: Expands insurance coverage requirements for human donor milk

This bill expands insurance coverage for pasteurized donor human milk, allowing it to be used for infants in both hospital and outpatient settings. It requires health plans to cover this milk for babies who are too small or have specific health conditions that make them at high risk for serious gut infections. The law applies to various types of insurance policies, including those for hospitals and medical groups, and takes effect on January 1st of the year following its signing.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 2862: Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption to certain volunteers who live in such municipality but who serve in a neighboring municipality

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption to certain volunteers who live in that municipality but who serve in neighboring municipalities.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 3604: Relates to the payment of real property and school district taxes in installments

Relates to the payment of real property and school district taxes in installments; provides that if a property owner has elected to pay taxes in installments, the statement of taxes shall include the due dates for such payments without interest or penalties.

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 27, 2024

A 3710: Provides employment protections during the performance of state active duty by members of the national guard

This bill clarifies and updates state laws to ensure National Guard members receive job protections when performing state active duty. It defines military service to include duty ordered by a governor and extends reemployment rights to employees who leave their jobs for training or active service. The legislation requires employers to restore these workers to their previous positions or equivalent roles within specific timeframes, preserving their seniority and benefits. Additionally, it provides a legal pathway for employees to seek court enforcement of these rights if an employer refuses to comply.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 4289: Relates to authorizing the county of Otsego to impose an additional mortgage recording tax of 25 cents per $100 of principal debt

This bill authorizes Otsego County to collect an additional mortgage recording tax of 25 cents for every $100 of debt secured by a property mortgage. The tax applies to mortgages recorded on or after the law takes effect and is collected by the county's recording officer in the same way as existing recording taxes. Money collected from this tax will go into the county's general fund to support local expenses, and the law is set to expire on December 31, 2025.

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 27, 2024

A 3866: Requires entities responsible for the provision of vital services to coordinate and work expeditiously to restore service whenever such service is interrupted

Requires entities responsible for the provision of vital services to coordinate and work expeditiously to restore service whenever such service is interrupted; includes gas as a vital service.

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 27, 2024

A 4285: Authorizes the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a resident curator program for the rehabilitation of state park buildings

Authorizes the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a resident curator program for the rehabilitation of state park buildings.

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 27, 2024

A 4245: Authorizes the Maimonides Educational Center to file an application for exemption from real property taxes

This bill allows the Maimonides Educational Center in Nassau County to apply for a real property tax exemption for its building located in Merrick. It authorizes the county assessor to accept this application late for the 2020-2021 tax period, treating it as if it had been submitted on time. If the application is approved by the county legislature, the organization may receive a refund of any taxes already paid and have related penalties or liens removed. The law takes effect immediately upon signing.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 4999: Relates to exempting the Smith Opera house from licensing restrictions prohibiting manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of alcoholic beverages from sharing an interest in a licensed premises

Exempts certain parcels of land containing the Smith Opera House from licensing restrictions prohibiting manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of alcoholic beverages from sharing an interest in a licensed premises.

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 27, 2024

A 5265: Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Lubavitch of Old Westbury

Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Lubavitch of Old Westbury for all of the 2022-2023 school taxes and all of the 2023 general taxes.