Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition including refusing to issue or renew, charging any increased rate, or restricting any length of coverage; prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing.
Relates to allowing for students in certain postsecondary education experience or transition programs to receive awards from the tuition assistance program.
Expands pharmacy benefit management services to include the management or administration of benefits relating to durable medical equipment; defines "durable medical equipment"; relates to pharmacy or durable medical equipment provider audits by pharmacy benefit managers.
Relates to sex offender registration and residency restrictions; sets limitations on the distance sex offenders may be required to live apart from certain areas.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 13 as "K9 Veterans Day" in New York State, adding it to the official list of commemorative days in the executive law. It formally recognizes the service of K9 units and their handlers without creating new programs, funding, or policy changes. The designation applies annually and aligns with other state-recognized observances.
Establishes a program of tiered eligibility for services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities for persons with learning disabilities and other complex neurological impairments.
Imposes consultation and reporting requirements for municipal corporations resettling, transporting or relocating non-detained migrants to another municipal corporation within the state, which is directed, administered, or funded by the federal government, the secretary of health and human services in the case of minors, the secretary of homeland security in the case of adults, or any municipal corporation within the state or agents thereof.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires most daycare facilities in New York to create and maintain specific emergency plans for children with disabilities, including evacuation and lockdown procedures. The plans must detail how to assist each child with a disability, list those children needing help, and identify available assistive devices. Daycares must submit these plans to the state within 120 days, update them annually, and share relevant portions with emergency responders, staff, and parents while protecting confidential health information. The law applies to standard daycare programs but excludes certain legally exempt providers.
Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding; authorizes the department to compile and make publicly available guidance and reference material related to consideration of complete street design.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a committee to study whether New York should establish two programs: a kindergarten-to-college/career readiness initiative and a universal college savings account, specifically targeting low and moderate income families. The committee will examine existing programs in other states (like San Francisco and Ohio), review enrollment data, consult with financial institutions, and develop a funding proposal by November 2024. The bill itself does not fund or create these programs - only authorizes a feasibility study to inform future legislation. It is a procedural measure with no immediate policy changes.
