Requires the return of unsold instant lottery game tickets to the division of the lottery when a licensed agent goes out of business, sells their business or if their license is suspended or revoked.
Includes care and services provided by a child advocacy center licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the office of children and family services under standard coverage for Medicaid recipients.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows the New York State Thruway Authority to offer a 50% toll discount to eligible farmers transporting agricultural products. It directly affects farmers who qualify for a tax exemption under New York’s tax law (Section 606, Subparagraph A), as defined by agriculture and markets law. To receive the discount, farmers must provide their tax exemption certificate to the Thruway Authority, which will then issue E-ZPass tags for automatic application. The discount applies only to regular tolls (not surcharges or non-commercial vehicle travel) and takes effect January 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3589, "Protects library access to electronic literary materials") bans restrictive clauses in contracts between publishers and libraries for electronic literary materials (e-books and digital audiobooks). It specifically prohibits terms that limit libraries' core functions, such as restricting loans, limiting preservation copies, or controlling loan periods. The law applies to licensing agreements for literary monographs (single-volume works) and declares such prohibited terms unenforceable, with libraries able to seek remedies under state law. It does not apply to contracts between libraries and aggregators (companies licensing multiple publishers' collections).
Maddy summaryBill A 6323 authorizes the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to develop and offer "number stickers" as an alternative to traditional metal license plates for motor vehicles. These stickers would have the same appearance, numbering system, and fees as standard plates. They would adhere directly to the body of the vehicle in the same position where a license plate would normally be placed, providing a new option for vehicle registration display.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes hospitals, home care agencies, physicians, and emergency medical services (EMS) to form collaborative programs focused on community paramedicine. It allows these partnerships to provide preventive care in community settings - such as managing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospital admissions - instead of relying solely on emergency transport. The law enables state funding (like grants or rate adjustments) and regulatory flexibility to support these initiatives, while requiring collaboration among the specified partners. It directly affects healthcare providers and at-risk patients, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce costs through proactive community-based services.
Requires instruction in civic education for grades 5 through 12 including instruction on the NYS constitution; federal, state and local government; civic literacy; methods of public participation; and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Permits award of crime victim assistance funds to victims of overdoses, where such overdoses cause death and were the result of deception, surreptitious delivery, or third-party administration of a controlled substance.
Requires legislative fiscal impact notes to include objective calculations of anticipated economic impacts for next three years on state or political subdivisions.
Establishes the commission on retired racehorses, which shall be responsible for the oversight of retired racehorses including the creation of a registry to track such racehorses.
