Rep. Matt Simpson

Provides that no individual or entity shall be charged a central business district toll during any period of strike by an employee organization, work stoppage or declared state of emergency that causes a stoppage for more than twenty-four hours or significant delays of any metropolitan transportation authority, metro north commuter railroad, New York city transit authority, or Long Island railroad services.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 125th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's historic overnight journey from the Adirondacks to Buffalo, New York, which led to him becoming president. The measure expresses appreciation for organizations preserving this historical event and directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the occasion. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the anniversary planning committee to acknowledge their efforts in organizing related educational programs and public events.

Maddy summaryThis bill waives metered parking fees for vehicles displaying handicapped permits or plates issued to severely disabled drivers in New York State. It directly affects individuals with disabilities who meet specific criteria, such as limited fine motor control or inability to reach parking meters due to mobility challenges. The law allows these permit holders to park at metered spaces without paying fees, though time limits still apply. It also establishes rules for issuing permits to residents of smaller municipalities and imposes civil penalties for fraudulent attempts to obtain fee waivers.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York residents to request a special license plate supporting the Adirondack Park. It requires a one-time $25 service fee (in addition to standard registration) for the distinctive plate, which must be designed with approval from state agencies. The plate program requires a $6,000 surety bond unless at least 200 orders are received before production, with fees funding plate development and distribution. The plate is available to any resident who applies through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Directs the superintendent of financial services to conduct a comprehensive study on mandatory health insurance coverage benefits within the state as compared to other states and the impacts of removing such requirements.

Establishes a municipal solar planning grant program for municipalities to receive grants for plans to develop solar energy systems on agricultural land and commercially-zoned properties in such municipalities; creates a database to track such solar energy system distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New York's First Home Savings Program, creating tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time home buyers. It directly affects New York residents who have never owned a primary residence (including those with mobile homes but excluding those who claimed home tax deductions), allowing them to save for purchasing a home in the state. Key provisions include tax incentives under state law, strict rules defining "first-time buyer" status, and requirements that funds be used only for qualified home purchases (houses, condos, or co-ops) within New York as a primary residence. Withdrawals for non-qualified purposes face penalties, while exceptions exist for death, emergencies, or military service. The program is managed by the state comptroller and requires accounts to be held at approved financial institutions.

Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.

Enacts the Northeast Regional Health Insurance Compact Act directing the governor to invite the governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to participate in a Northeast Regional Health Insurance Compact Summit along with their respective health and insurance regulators, to discuss the feasibility of creating a Regional Health Insurance Collaborative that allows residents of participating states to purchase qualified health insurance plans offered in any member state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the reinterment of 44 Colonial-era individuals at the Memorial Plaza in Lake George Battlefield Park on May 22, 2026. The individuals, believed to be soldiers and civilians who died from smallpox during the Revolutionary War, were originally buried in unmarked graves before their remains were discovered during construction in 2019. After being studied and preserved by the New York State Museum, the remains will be moved to a newly built memorial site to serve as a place for remembrance and public education. The legislative body pauses its work to acknowledge this event and will send copies of the resolution to local officials and historical organizations involved in the project.