Provides that the acquisition of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of open spaces and areas shall constitute a public purpose for which public funds may be expended or advanced.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires specific health care facilities - including home care agencies, hospices, health maintenance organizations, and shared health facilities - to create written policies for identifying, assessing, and referring suspected or confirmed domestic violence cases. It mandates staff training for clinical and security personnel, coordination with local domestic violence victim assistance organizations, and advising patients about available support services. The law excludes hospitals (as defined in public health law) and directs the health commissioner to develop model policies and identify local victim assistance organizations. These requirements take effect one year after enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state program to provide disaster relief loans and grants to small businesses affected by declared emergencies. It directly affects small businesses (defined as having 50 or fewer employees) that were operational during a state or local emergency declared by the governor or county chief executive. The program covers qualified losses including physical damage, inventory loss (like spoiled goods), and revenue loss due to the emergency, with loans capped at $25,000 per business. Applications must be submitted within 30 days after the emergency ends, and agencies must use uniform criteria to evaluate applicants based on pre-emergency financial health and job retention plans.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans to cover rehabilitation services for children diagnosed with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) when a doctor certifies the treatment is medically necessary. It directly affects children with PANS and all health insurance providers offering coverage in New York, including group plans. The law mandates coverage without requiring prior authorization beyond a physician's written certification of medical necessity. The bill references the definition of PANS from Public Health Law §207, ensuring consistent application across all health plans.
Creates a volunteer firefighter scholarship program and a volunteer firefighter scholarship fund; rewards volunteer firefighters who respond to twenty-five percent of emergency calls for eight years with a student loan award equal to four times the SUNY tuition rate; makes an appropriation therefor.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's vehicle and traffic law to restrict the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) from sharing driver's license or vehicle records with agencies primarily enforcing immigration law. It requires the DMV to notify individuals within three days if such a request is made, unless notification would interfere with a federal criminal investigation. Exceptions allow disclosure only with a federal court order or when an agency is enforcing state/federal criminal law (not immigration law). The bill directly affects DMV operations, immigration enforcement agencies, and individuals whose records may be requested.
Enacts the "pretrial risk overview for threat evaluation, custody, and treatment (PROTECT) Act" to evaluate certain defendants; establishes a risk assessment instrument to aid judges in determining whether to release or detain a principal, where and when a release is appropriate and necessary conditions that should be imposed as part of such release; repeals provisions of law relating to qualifying offenses and allows a court to set bail or remand a principal where based on the risk assessment instrument, where the principal poses a safety risk or risk of flight; makes related provisions.
Grants an exemption for the purchase of energy efficient snow making equipment, ski lift equipment, snow grooming equipment, and the production of snow by a recreational ski facility from state sales and compensating use tax.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific route through multiple towns as the "North Country Craft Beer Trail," connecting 20+ craft breweries (including Boots Brewing, Sackets Harbor Brewing, and Big Slide Brewery) along existing state highways. It does not change official highway names or create new infrastructure; the designation is purely ceremonial for tourism promotion. The bill requires the transportation commissioner to install and maintain visitor signage along the route, with local municipalities determining sign placement. This change directly affects participating breweries and promotes regional tourism without altering road management or traffic regulations.
Relates to creating an exemption to the snowmobile registration requirements by creating a seasonal trail pass pilot program for Canadian citizens where registered Canadian snowmobilers will pay applicable fees but no additional registration materials are utilized.
