Asm. Scott Bendett

Requires a utilization review agent to follow certain rules when establishing a step therapy protocol; requires that the protocol accepts any attestation submitted by the insured's health care professional stating that a required drug has failed as prima facie evidence that the required drug has failed.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the presence of specific chemicals in menstrual products sold or distributed within the state. It defines "restricted substances" to include items like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and various phthalates, prohibiting their use as intentionally added ingredients starting on the effective date. The law also establishes a timeline for setting lower safety thresholds for these chemicals, requiring the Department of Health to propose regulations within a year and review them every five years. Manufacturers of tampons, pads, cups, and other menstrual hygiene products must comply with these limits to sell their goods in the state.

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.

Requires state and county boards of elections to post sample ballots online at least twelve days prior to the first day of early voting; requires such ballots to be posted in a searchable database.

Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates specific security personnel from the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority as peace officers, but only when they are performing duties at the Ogdensburg International Airport. Under this new status, these employees gain the legal authority to enforce laws on airport grounds, similar to other sworn officers. The legislation includes a safety provision stating that these individuals cannot carry or possess firearms unless they hold a valid license issued under state law. This change applies exclusively to the security staff assigned to the airport and does not extend their peace officer powers to other locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that New York's Office of Addiction Services and Supports undergo annual audits regarding how it manages statewide opioid settlement funds. The audits will be conducted by the state comptroller, the attorney general, and independent certified public accountants to check if the office's internal financial controls are working properly. Results of these reviews, including any identified weaknesses, must be made public to ensure transparency. Additionally, the law requires the office to provide all relevant records to auditors upon request.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the daily pay for election inspectors and coordinators in New York City to $300 and $350, respectively. It authorizes the mayor to set these specific rates and requires the city to cover the compensation for these workers during registration and election days. Additionally, the legislation ensures that individuals who attend mandatory training sessions receive at least $50 per meeting, along with optional mileage reimbursement. The changes apply immediately to the city's election staff and are funded directly by the city government.

Relates to raising the tax abatement rate and extending certain deadlines for purposes of the green roof tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more persons.

Requires the Medicaid inspector general to comply with standards relating to the audit and review of medical assistance program funds; establishes procedures, practices and standards for the adjustment or recovery of a medical assistance payment from recipients; requires notice of certain investigations.