Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires operators of vessels that tow people for watersports (like water skiing or wakeboarding) to display a specific flag. The flag must be international orange, at least 12 square inches in size, and mounted on a boarding or safety handle. It must be visible to other nearby vessels to clearly signal when a person is being towed, preparing to be towed, or finishing being towed. The rule applies directly to commercial and recreational operators of these towing vessels and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers and educational institutions from requiring employees or students to disclose login information for their personal online accounts. It specifically bans demands for passwords, access to content, or in-person account access, except for limited exceptions like legal compliance or safety threats. The law allows access to publicly available information and permits targeted investigations into work-related misconduct or system security breaches. It directly affects all employees (including interns) and students at postsecondary institutions covered under the law's definitions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires lottery players to claim prizes within one year of the drawing, after which unclaimed prizes are forfeited. Unclaimed prize funds, including accrued interest, must be paid into the state lottery fund instead of being used for future prizes or promotions. It limits annual spending from these unclaimed funds to $60 million for prize payments or promotional activities, with any excess amount transferred to the state treasury at year-end. This directly affects lottery players who miss the one-year claim deadline, changing how unclaimed prize money is handled.

Enacts the "no child left out inclusive playgrounds act"; requires newly built and renovated playgrounds to be accessible for children with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets a 70% minimum light transmission standard for front side vehicle windows in New York, directly affecting all vehicle owners with tinted windows. It increases penalties for violations, including fines up to $500 for repeat offenses and potential registration suspension, while requiring police to use light transmission meters during traffic stops and quarterly enforcement sweeps in high-traffic areas. Vehicle safety inspections must now automatically fail if front windows don’t meet the standard, and the state allocates $2 million for law enforcement to purchase meters, train officers, and run public education campaigns about the rules. The law aims to improve driver and officer visibility by standardizing enforcement and raising awareness.

Relates to electronic financial disclosures of members and candidates of the legislature; requires creation of electronic version of disclosure statement; directs the commission on ethics and lobbying in government shall make available an editable, electronic, readable and searchable version of the annual statement of financial disclosure by January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2246) requires the New York State Thruway Authority to obtain prior approval from the state comptroller before implementing any toll increases. The authority must submit proposed toll hikes to the comptroller for review, who must issue a public report of their approval or disapproval within 60 days. The comptroller's findings are shared with the governor, legislative finance committee chairs, and their ranking minority members. This directly affects the Thruway Authority’s ability to adjust tolls and provides oversight to ensure toll changes align with financial obligations.

Repeals and reenacts statute of limitation provisions on wrongful death, personal injury and property damage actions against professional engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, geologists and construction contractors to provide for a limitations period of ten years after completion of improvement to real property; "completion", which constitutes the accrual date for the limitations period, is defined; provides for a one year extension for injuries to person or property or wrongful death which occur during the tenth year after completion.

Directs the commissioner of health to contract with an independent entity to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing methodology used to determine payment for early intervention screenings, evaluations, services and service coordination; directs recommendations on reimbursement methodology as well as needs under the program.