Relates to pre-arranged for-hire vehicle transportation services and the maximization of universal design and accessibility by persons with disabilities.
Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.
Establishes the transitional pathway program for students in higher education at SUNY and CUNY schools with autism spectrum disorder to encourage accessibility and inclusivity in higher education for students with autism spectrum disorder; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), adopted by the New York State Assembly on January 13, 2026, to honor Daniel P. Wilson, a Florida, New York resident and community leader who died on July 30, 2025. The resolution commemorates Wilson’s life, including his service as a Town of Florida councilman, Montgomery County Legislator, and leadership at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, alongside his military service and family. It directs the Assembly to "pause in its deliberations to mourn" his death and sends a copy to his family. The resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal tribute with no provisions affecting people or government operations.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes paramedics to administer buprenorphine - a medication used to treat opioid overdoses - after receiving naloxone, following specific protocols. It requires the health commissioner to develop a training program for paramedics, which must include physician authorization and patient consent before administration. Paramedics who complete the training will be permitted to carry and administer buprenorphine during suspected overdose emergencies. The law directly affects emergency medical service paramedics in New York, creating a structured pathway for expanded overdose response.
Authorizes a holder of a license to perform limited-scope radiography to practice radiography at urgent care centers under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or licensed registered radiologic technologist; defines limited-scope radiographer as a person licensed to practice radiography limited to chest, extremities, skull/sinus, and spine/sacrum at urgent care centers; makes related provisions.
Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.
Requires insurers to provide insurance coverage for treatment of rare diseases, life-threatening conditions or diseases, degenerative and disabling conditions, or diagnoses involving medically fragile children, by a provider of the patient's choice.
Repeals managed long term care provisions for Medicaid recipients; establishes provisions for fully integrated plans for long term care including PACE and MAP plans.
Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.
