Asm. Phil Steck

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary program in the Village of Colonie allowing photo speed cameras to enforce speed limits in school zones. It directly affects vehicle owners who speed in designated school zones during specific times: school hours, one hour before/after school, and during student activities. Key provisions require cameras to pass daily self-tests and annual calibration, display clear warning signs, and protect privacy by not capturing driver/vehicle details in photos. The program expires on December 31, 2030, and limits camera installations to no more than 20 school zones at once.

Prohibits the admissibility of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress in civil actions or proceedings; provides limited exceptions.

Increases the maximum amount of individual awards for the physician loan repayment program and physician practice support program to encourage physicians to practice in underserved areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurers and government programs to reimburse telehealth services at the same rate and under the same conditions as in-person care, directly affecting telehealth providers and patients accessing remote healthcare. It specifically ensures mental health services delivered via telehealth (under mental hygiene law) are reimbursed at full in-person rates unless a commissioner deems them inappropriate. The bill excludes reimbursement for facility fees or clinic costs not incurred during telehealth visits, as these typically apply to in-person settings. It also notes that new telehealth service types or audio-only calls require federal funding approval. The changes expire 60 days after enactment, aligning with the original law's expiration.

Enhances criminal investigations and prosecutions in relation to the integrity of statements of those accused of crimes and to promote confidence in the criminal justice system.

Relates to local government authority to prohibit trade in real fur products, including but not limited to any article of clothing, fashion accessory, or home decoration that is made in whole or part of real fur.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include ammunition in the list of items prohibited for individuals with certain criminal convictions or disabilities. It expands existing restrictions on firearms, rifles, and shotguns to cover ammunition, making it a class D felony to purchase, dispose of, or knowingly assist a prohibited person in obtaining ammunition. The law targets individuals barred from firearm possession due to prior convictions or other disqualifying factors, and also holds accountable those who facilitate such transactions. This change directly affects people with specific criminal histories and anyone who knowingly helps them acquire ammunition.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definitions and requirements for organizations that provide fiscal intermediary services within the consumer directed personal assistance program. It establishes a new category of "Fiscal intermediary" alongside the existing "Statewide fiscal intermediary," allowing certain entities, like those with Department of Health contracts or independent living centers, to operate in this role. These new fiscal intermediaries will have the same status as the Statewide fiscal intermediary and can directly contract with managed care plans and other programs. The bill also removes the procurement process requirement for the Statewide fiscal intermediary and streamlines registration rules for these service providers.

Pertains to confinement of animals for food producing purposes; prohibits any person to tether or confine any pig during pregnancy, calf raised for veal, or egg-laying hen who is kept on a farm for all or the majority of any day in a manner that prevents such animal from lying down, standing up and fully extending its limbs and turning around freely; establishes that commission of such crime shall constitute a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year and/or fine not to exceed $1,000.

Maddy summaryBill A 6586 requires health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover patient navigation services for individuals with serious conditions expected to last at least three months and at high risk of hospitalization, nursing home placement, or health decline. These services help connect patients to social supports like transportation, housing, food assistance, and healthcare appointments, and include referrals, enrollment help, and care coordination. Certified navigators (trained through approved programs) must provide these services under a healthcare provider's supervision. The law applies to all medical, major medical, and comprehensive insurance policies, ensuring coverage for high-risk patients who need help accessing care.