Asm. Tommy John Schiavoni

Directs the public service commission to require electric and steam corporations to provide rate reductions or refunds for inadequate or interrupted service; requires electric corporations to reimburse ratepayers for damages to and losses of property and business caused by power outages in certain instances.

Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.

Relates to the reuse of building construction, deconstruction, and demolition materials, including requiring local deconstruction ordinances and reporting requirements for local political subdivisions awarded grants for construction, deconstruction and demolition projects; establishes a construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste prevention and reduction grant and technical support program; establishes deconstruction contractor certification requirements.

Exempts operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while such operators are in the course of responding to emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's motor vehicle commissioner to add "failure to move over" for emergency vehicles as a five-point traffic violation in state regulations. It directly affects drivers who do not move over when approaching parked, stopped, or standing emergency vehicles, hazard vehicles, or vehicles displaying blue/green lights. The key mechanism updates 15 NYCRR 15 NYCRR 131.3 to include this specific violation, increasing penalties for non-compliance. This change makes the offense carry the same point value as other serious traffic violations under state law.

Prohibits licensees from relying on artificial intelligence for tracking and advertisement purposes and using such artificial intelligence to create personalized advertisements.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5292) creates a discounted fishing license program for eligible individuals with disabilities. It allows residents who have lived in the state for at least 30 days and meet the disability definition under Executive Law §292(21) to obtain a fishing license for a fixed $5 annual fee, instead of standard rates. The provision applies to all fishing licenses for which the individual would otherwise qualify. The bill takes effect 120 days after enactment.

Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.

Maddy summaryBill A 8246 proposes to allow individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to use them for purchasing menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners. The bill directs the state's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to seek a waiver or authorization from the federal government for this change. This policy would only take effect if federal approval is granted.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a requirement that applicants must pass an exam to become a licensed master social worker in New York. It directly affects individuals seeking this specific license by removing the examination step from the qualification process. The key provision eliminates Section 7704(d) of the Education Law, which previously mandated the exam. As a result, applicants will no longer need to pass a test to qualify for the license, simplifying the licensing pathway. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.