Asm. Jonathan Jacobson

Relates to prohibiting the exclusion of coverage for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint; provides that no insurer licensed or permitted by the superintendent to provide liability coverage to rental property owners shall exclude coverage for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint.

Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state-owned parking facilities with 50+ spaces. Facilities with 50-200 spaces must provide charging for at least 10% of spaces (or equivalent electrical capacity), while larger facilities (over 200 spaces) must provide for 20%. All stations must meet minimum electrical specs (40 amps, 208 volts) and comply with local electrical codes. The Office of General Services will handle installation, maintenance, and necessary electrical upgrades, with contracted work requiring prevailing wages. The law takes effect April 1st after enactment.

Relates to disability retirement benefits for the presumption of cancer affecting the endocrine and thyroid systems and Parkinson's Disease for certain firefighters.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies to publicly post specific details about certain contracts within 30 days of signing. It applies to "emergency contracts" (bypassing standard approval due to a governor's emergency order) and "exempted contracts" (bypassing approval under specific legal exemptions). Agencies must post the contract amount, vendor name, term, description, reason for non-competitive bidding, and the emergency declaration or exempting law. This ensures transparency for contracts that skip normal financial review processes. The rule cannot be overridden by emergency powers during disasters.

Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a requirement that applicants for New York's Opportunity Promise Scholarship must not have already earned any postsecondary degree. It specifically allows students already enrolled in eligible associate degree programs as of the law's effective date to qualify, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria. The change affects current community college students pursuing associate degrees in high-demand fields like nursing, cybersecurity, or green energy, without altering other requirements such as enrollment in approved programs. The amendment to Education Law Section 6311 takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes the consolidated lead-contaminated water supply line replacement program to provide financial assistance and reimbursement to municipalities for the abatement, removal and replacement of lead-contaminated water supply lines; establishes the consolidated lead-contaminated water supply line replacement fund; makes an appropriation of $500,000,000 to reimburse municipalities for such remediation, removal and replacement of lead-contaminated water supply lines; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the statewide fiscal intermediary in New York contracts with community-based organizations to help people with disabilities navigate their services. It requires the intermediary to work with independent living centers and experienced service providers who can offer culturally and linguistically competent support. The law mandates that consumers choose their own facilitator, ensures the intermediary maintains a public list of available providers, and establishes rules for payment and compliance. Additionally, the bill prohibits the fiscal intermediary from directly providing facilitation services or creating subsidiaries to do so, keeping its role strictly administrative.

Establishes standards for the closure of bank accounts in the state of New York to include providing notice of closure and the return of funds to account owners.