Asm. Phil Steck

Maddy summaryBill A 8055 proposes to change how outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services are administered under Medicaid. It shifts these services, along with comprehensive Medicaid case management, from a managed care model back to a fee-for-service system. This change, subject to federal approval, directly affects individuals with mental illness or substance use disorder who rely on these services and the licensed facilities that provide them. The bill also requires that any savings generated by this transition be reinvested into community-based behavioral health services.

Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act requiring certain business entities within the state to annually disclose scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions; establishes the climate accountability and emissions disclosure fund.

Maddy summaryBill A 5840 requires hospitals and certain inpatient facilities to dispense at least two doses of opioid reversal drugs to individuals who appear to be at risk for a substance use disorder upon their discharge. This applies to discharges from emergency departments, general hospitals, and inpatient facilities licensed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services or the office of mental health. Additionally, the bill updates existing law to ensure hospitals inform individuals with or at risk for a substance use disorder about available treatment services upon treatment commencement, admission, or discharge. The goal is to provide at-risk individuals with immediate access to opioid reversal medication.

Requires the report on statewide opioid settlements include the amount of funds that have been spent and requires the public be provided information on how much funds have been spent.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New York's "Medical Aid in Dying Act," allowing terminally ill adults (18+) with decision-making capacity to request and self-administer medication to end their life. To qualify, a patient must have a terminal illness confirmed by two physicians (the attending physician and a consulting physician) and make an informed decision after being fully informed of alternatives, risks, and outcomes. The process requires an oral request, a written request signed by the patient and witnessed by two non-conflicted adults (not relatives or beneficiaries), and includes the right to rescind the request at any time. The bill also mandates documentation, safe disposal of unused medication, and state reporting.

Requires employers to inform their employees that non-disclosure or non-disparagement provisions in their employment contracts do not prohibit them from speaking with law enforcement, the equal employment opportunity commission, the state division of human rights, a local commission on human rights, or an attorney retained by the employee.

Establishes a quality incentive program for managed care providers that is distributed based on managed care providers' performance in meeting quality objectives.

Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property when covenants, conditions and restrictions exist which discriminate on the basis of a protected class in violation of state or federal law.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows licensed health and professional service providers (such as doctors, dentists, veterinarians, engineers, social workers, and therapists) to form limited liability companies (LLCs) for their practice. It requires all LLC members to hold valid state licenses for their specific profession and prohibits altering the scope of any member's licensed practice. The bill specifies that LLCs can offer multidisciplinary services only if each member practices within their individually licensed scope, and it explicitly bars law firms from mixing with other professional services. This changes existing rules by expanding LLC formation options for these professionals while maintaining strict licensing and scope-of-practice boundaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the base amount used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirement system members from $18,000 to $21,000 annually. It affects current and future retirees covered by specific retirement systems under New York State law (including public employees, education workers, and city of New York retirees). The key change modifies how COLAs are computed, raising the threshold for the calculation base effective September 1, 2026. This does not directly increase retirement payments but adjusts the formula used to determine future COLA increases. The bill amends multiple sections of retirement and education laws to implement this change.