Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Maddy summaryBill A 1441 strengthens complaint handling procedures for all public utility customers, not just residential ones. It requires utility corporations and municipalities to provide written investigation results for billing or deposit complaints within 15 or 30 business days, respectively, including supporting documentation. The bill prohibits service termination for nonpayment while a complaint is pending, provided the customer pays the undisputed portion of their bill. Additionally, it imposes daily penalties on utilities and municipalities for failing to meet these new response deadlines.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires schools to immediately notify a child's parents when an allegation of child abuse is made against that child in an educational setting. The law mandates that schools provide parents with a written statement explaining their rights and responsibilities, and ensures that reports are forwarded to law enforcement without delay. Additionally, the bill requires schools to inform superintendents when written reports are received and to document the source and basis of any allegations made by individuals other than the child or their parents. These changes apply to all educational institutions and aim to ensure parents are informed promptly about abuse allegations involving their children.

Authorizes self-service gas stations to allow for hands-free gas dispensing by installing hold open clips on gasoline and diesel fuel dispensing nozzles.

Establishes a credit for military spouses and surviving spouses of veterans for competitive examinations whether for original appointment or promotion.

Enacts the "smart meter transparency and consumer protection act" in relation to requiring utilities to provide certain information about smart meters to customers; authorizes and directs the public service commission, in coordination with an independent third party, to conduct a study on smart meter implementation in New York state.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Rotterdam to implement a demonstration program using speed cameras in up to ten school zones to enforce speed limits and hold vehicle owners financially liable for violations. The program is restricted to active school hours and specific times surrounding student activities, with strict requirements for equipment calibration, operator training, and privacy protections that limit the use of recorded images to liability adjudication only. The authorization for this demonstration program will automatically expire on December 31, 2031.

Excludes the amount of state and local taxes and fees from the amount on which an interchange fee is charged for that electronic payment transaction by a credit or debit card network; prohibits a payment card network from altering or manipulating the computation and imposition of interchange fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize the week of September 13-19, 2026, as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. The resolution honors the dedicated workers who provide daily care and support to thousands of New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. While the bill does not create new laws or funding, it serves to publicly acknowledge the vital role these professionals play in helping individuals live independently and with dignity. By transmitting this proclamation to the Governor, the legislature aims to highlight the importance of this workforce during a designated time of appreciation.

Relates to false or misleading advertisements of food and food products; provides factors to determine whether an advertisement is false or misleading; provides for enforcement and a private right of action.