Asm. Phil Steck

Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder; provides that such services shall be reimbursable by Medicaid and private insurance.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how New York State funds addiction treatment services provided by local governments and community agencies. It establishes a "payment for services" model where the state reimburses up to 100% of approved operating costs and capital expenses for these programs, contingent on meeting performance standards and financial compliance. Local agencies must submit detailed budgets aligned with service plans, and funding may be reduced if programs fail to meet minimum service utilization or productivity targets. The changes apply to programs operated by voluntary agencies or local governments receiving state aid for addiction services.

Includes temporary child care employment agencies and child care educational and training institutions as providers authorized to conduct background clearances.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies to cover at least 90 days of rehabilitation services at a facility when a doctor prescribes it. It directly affects insured individuals needing post-illness or injury rehabilitation, ensuring they receive extended coverage without arbitrary limits. The key provision mandates that new or renewed insurance policies include this 90-day coverage, contingent on a doctor's referral. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to policies issued after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit rate in New York. It changes the calculation method so that starting in 2026, the maximum benefit will equal 50% of the state's average weekly wage (updated annually), replacing previous fixed dollar amounts. The change directly affects unemployed workers who receive the highest possible unemployment benefits under the state program. The bill also establishes that the maximum benefit amount cannot decrease from the previous year's level. This policy update ensures benefits adjust annually based on wage trends rather than fixed schedules.

Relates to the right to unemployment benefits based on employment with certain educational institutions, including the state university of New York, the city university of New York and public community colleges; clarifies the meaning of certain terms relating to such rights to unemployment benefits.

Maddy summaryThis New York state bill creates a work opportunity tax credit for employers hiring New York residents in targeted groups (such as veterans or long-term unemployed individuals, as defined by federal law). Employers can claim a 100% credit against state tax for qualified wages paid to these employees, capped at $500 per employee annually. The total credit is limited to $90 million across all taxpayers, with the program expiring December 31, 2028. It applies to wages paid after April 1, 2026, and cannot overlap with other state tax credits for the same wages.

Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

Relates to establishing the crime of coercive control; provides that a person is guilty of coercive control when such person engages in a course of conduct against a member of such person's same family or household, without the victim's consent, which results in limiting or restricting, in full or in part, the victim's behavior, movement, associations or access to or use of such victim's own finances or financial information; provides that coercive control is a class E felony.

Prohibits the purchase of glyphosate by any state department, agency, public benefit corporation or any pesticide applicator employed thereby as a contractor or subcontractor and the application of glyphosate on property owned, operated or leased by the state.