Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.
Maddy summaryThis bill prevents drivers from being charged a fee when reissuing reflective license plates if their existing plates are still readable. It applies specifically to vehicle owners who already have clear plates and are getting replacement plates for the same vehicle and owner. The fee exemption only applies when the original plates were legible and the replacement is not requested by the owner (e.g., due to wear). The bill does not cover situations where an owner specifically requests new plates.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts first-time homebuyers from the mortgage recording tax when purchasing a primary residence. It defines "first-time homebuyer" as an individual who has never owned a primary home, isn't married to someone who owned one in the past three years, and doesn't own vacation or investment properties. The exemption applies to mortgages executed on or after the law's effective date (January 1st following enactment). This directly affects qualifying first-time homebuyers by reducing their closing costs for purchasing a primary residence.
Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.
Allows a licensed psychologist to apply to the department of education for conditional prescribing certification if the psychologist meets certain requirements; allows the department of education to waive certain requirements for an applying psychologist; provides that a conditional prescribing certification shall be valid for a period of two years.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A-4279, "Regulating Addictive Notifications Act") prohibits mobile sports betting operators and platforms in New York from sending push notifications or text messages that solicit wagers or deposits. It specifically bans automatic alerts that appear on users' devices even when the betting app is closed, which the bill states can exploit vulnerable users and increase gambling risks. The law amends the racing law to require operators to stop these unsolicited notifications, aiming to reduce addictive behaviors linked to mobile betting accessibility. It directly affects all mobile sports wagering platforms operating in New York.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state grant program to help small farms recover from natural disasters. It directly affects small farms with annual sales under $100,000, providing grants for purchasing and replanting crops destroyed by disasters. Grants are capped at $10,000 per farm and require department review of applications. Funding comes from annual state appropriations, with grants only available when funds are allocated. The program is administered by the agriculture department in partnership with Empire State Development.
Relates to establishing an electronic monitoring program for certain children and adults; establishes a program where local law enforcement agencies shall provide electronic monitoring devices to parents or guardians to be worn by children or adults with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disability, Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, or any other cognitive disorder; provides such devices shall be used by law enforcement agencies to locate missing children or adults.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema, both primary and secondary lymphedema; requires such coverage shall include benefits for equipment, supplies, devices, complex decongestive therapy and out-patient self-management training and education for the treatment of lymphedema, both primary and secondary lymphedema.
Relates to a state transportation plan; requires such plan include a minimum twenty-year forecast period at the time of adoption, assessing long-range needs spanning such period, including a forecast of highway pavement and bridge conditions.
