Asm. Jonathan Jacobson

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Newburgh's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years, until December 2027. It directly affects hotels and motels operating within Newburgh by allowing them to continue paying this tax. The key change modifies the expiration date in the 2020 law (previously set for 2025) to December 23, 2027, with a minor technical adjustment to the law's structure. The bill does not change tax rates or create new requirements, only prolonging the current tax authority.

Amends provisions relating to creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters, in relation to the effectiveness of such provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New York's election law (Section 17-140) that previously criminalized offering small-value items - like free coffee, pens, or snacks - to encourage people to vote at polling places. It directly affects voters and election organizers by removing criminal penalties for providing these nominal incentives. The key change is eliminating the legal prohibition on such low-cost, non-monetary enticements to boost voter turnout. The bill was signed into law on June 21, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of disability benefits for volunteer firefighters suffering from heart or coronary artery conditions. It amends a 1977 law to keep the benefit program active until June 30, 2030, instead of ending in 2025. The change directly affects volunteer firefighters who qualify under this specific disability provision, ensuring continued access to benefits without altering the eligibility criteria or benefit amounts.

Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.

Permits on-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from off-premises retail licensees and off-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from on-premises retail licensees.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 6887) gives workers with compensation claims the right to choose their own pharmacy for prescribed medications when their employer or insurance company fails to authorize the medication within 72 hours for specific reasons - such as refusal to pay, delays in reauthorization due to missing medical reports, or disputes over treatment guidelines. It directly affects injured workers who face medication access barriers through the employer's contracted pharmacy network. Pharmacies dispensing medications under this provision must follow state fee schedules, medical treatment guidelines, and formulary rules, and will be paid within 45 days of approval. The law aims to prevent medication delays while ensuring cost accountability for both workers and insurers.

Enacts the "fostering affordability and integrity through reasonable (FAIR) business practices act", to expand the attorney general's ability to protect New Yorkers from unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices.

Relates to certain provisions on elevator licensing and temporary elevator mechanics; relates to civil penalties for unlicensed mechanics; clarifies inspection provisions.

Provides that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building.