Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

Requires providers of residential services to developmentally disabled children to have electronic monitoring devices in the common areas of their residential facilities.

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 summaryAssembly Resolution 937 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 22-28, 2026, as Engineers Week in New York State. This non-binding resolution recognizes engineers' contributions to public safety, infrastructure, and environmental protection without creating new laws or obligations. It highlights how engineers ensure safe transportation, clean water, and resilient buildings through their work. The resolution is a symbolic gesture, not a policy change, and will be transmitted to the Governor for consideration.

Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty including veterans who were disabled as a result of their service, exposed to toxic substances, or presumptive conditions determined by the department of veterans affairs.

Sets base wage requirements for certain human services workers employed in eligible state-funded programs that provide health and/or welfare assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires licensed residential facilities serving developmentally disabled children (including group homes, residential schools, and day programs) to install surveillance cameras with sound in all public common areas like living rooms, dining areas, hallways, classrooms, and time-out rooms. It also permits cameras in single-occupancy bedrooms of children age 13 or younger only with parental consent. Facilities failing to comply face daily fines of $1,000. The law directly affects providers operating under the Office of Mental Hygiene or Children and Family Services.

Relates to accidental disability retirement for sheriffs; provides that sheriffs shall receive a pension of three-quarters of their final average salary.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding law) commemorating the New York State Society of Professional Engineers' (NYSSPE) 100th anniversary in 2026. It recognizes NYSSPE's founding in 1926, its history of advocating for engineering standards, public safety, and STEM education, and its role in establishing national engineering advocacy. The resolution formally honors the society's century of contributions to New York's engineering profession and public welfare. It has no policy impact but directs the legislature to send a copy of the resolution to NYSSPE.