Asm. John McDonald

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of the U.S.S. Slater DE766, a historic ship now serving as a museum in Albany. The bill formally recognizes the vessel's role in World War II and its status as the last restored destroyer escort still afloat in the United States. It directs the transmission of a copy of the resolution to the museum's executive director to acknowledge the ship's historical significance and ongoing preservation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state energy code to allow construction projects that have already received approval or permits to continue even after a future ban on fossil fuel equipment takes effect. The underlying law prohibits installing fossil fuel systems in new buildings starting in 2025 and 2028, but this specific provision ensures that projects with approved site plans or building permits before those dates are not halted. It directly affects developers and builders of new residential and commercial structures who have secured necessary local approvals prior to the implementation of the ban. The measure aims to provide certainty for ongoing projects while maintaining the state's goal of eliminating fossil fuels in new construction.

Prohibits the imposition of a charge or deduction from a payment due to a health care provider because such payment is made through electronic or paper means.

Includes permissible payment methods, advance consent for direct payments, and annually providing the updated rate schedule as required terms for certain insurance contracts.

Allows advanced emergency medical technicians to order certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the amount of savings individuals can keep while still qualifying for Medicaid in New York. Under the new rules, people can retain up to $300,000 in savings, which is a significant increase from the previous limit tied to 150% of the income threshold. The change specifically applies to disabled individuals aged 16 to 65 who meet certain income requirements and contribute to their medical costs. The legislation will take effect on January 1, 2025, provided the federal government agrees to share in the cost of the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law to strengthen penalties for assaulting medical providers and hospital staff. It specifically expands the list of protected individuals to include a wider range of healthcare workers, such as nurse practitioners and certified nursing assistants, as well as volunteers and hospital employees. The legislation applies to anyone who intentionally causes physical injury to these workers or attempts to stop them from performing their lawful duties. By updating the legal definitions, the bill ensures that assaults on these essential personnel are addressed with appropriate legal consequences.

Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $50,000 in 2024 and thereafter.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York's not-for-profit corporation laws to increase transparency and oversight for entities created or supported by government bodies. It requires corporations formed at the request of a municipality or state authority to disclose this relationship on their incorporation documents and mandates that the state budget office receive copies of these filings. The legislation also establishes new rules for "local development corporations," allowing them to lease or sell public property without standard appraisals or bidding processes if the agreement is approved by local officials. Additionally, the bill defines contracts between these development corporations and government entities as public authority agreements, subjecting them to specific legal requirements and limiting their terms to twenty-five years.

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.