Rep. Michael Cashman

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily allows out-of-state licensed health care professionals (like doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and EMTs) to provide services at the 2026 Ironman Lake Placid event without needing New York state licenses. It applies only to those in good standing in their home state and appointed by the World Triathlon Corporation to serve athletes and teams during the event window (July 15-20, 2026). The exemption covers specific medical services provided at the event location but expires on July 22, 2026. This policy change directly affects event medical staff and athletes participating in the Ironman Lake Placid 2026 race.

Enacts "Nima's law" which prohibits the retail sale of nitrous oxide; establishes civil penalties for violations; includes nitrous oxide misuse in the health care and wellness education and outreach program to expand education on the dangers of nitrous oxide misuse; prohibits the sale of whip cream chargers.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State's rules for contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations, clarifying definitions and procedures for renewal contracts and temporary service agreements. It establishes clearer guidelines for "written directives" that allow not-for-profits to begin work before a contract is fully signed, including requirements for payment schedules and approval conditions. The legislation creates a new advisory committee to oversee contracting practices, review the short-term loan fund for not-for-profits, and provide recommendations to improve state agency contracting procedures. Additionally, the bill sets specific timelines for contract approvals by the attorney general and state comptroller, and expands access to short-term interest-free loans for not-for-profits working on state contracts.

Authorizes the governor to deploy non-state resource providers to the northern emergency management assistance compact and the international emergency management assistance compact.

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.

Places a one year moratorium on the issuance of data center permits; requires utilities to establish an independent classification of service for large data centers; sets energy efficiency goals for data centers; provides for benefits for host communities; sets labor standards for the construction of data centers.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A10299) adds personal income tax filings as a new method for New York residents to register for organ, eye, and tissue donation through the Donate Life Registry. It requires tax forms subject to mandatory electronic filing to include a clear checkbox asking: "Would you like to be added to the Donate Life Registry? Check box for 'yes' or 'skip this question'." This expands existing registration options - like driver's license applications and health insurance forms - to include tax documents. The policy change directly affects all New York residents who file taxes electronically, making donation registration more accessible during routine tax submissions. The bill amends Public Health Law Section 4310 to formalize this process.

Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of certain boating safety requirements for personal watercraft operators from 2027 to 2029. It maintains existing phased requirements based on operators' birth years (e.g., rules apply to different age groups starting in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003), ensuring all operators eventually meet the standards. The commissioner of parks may adjust implementation dates if safety courses are unavailable in sufficient numbers. This affects all personal watercraft operators in New York State under the amended navigation law.

Repeals provisions relating to resolutions of disputes in the course of collective negotiations with certain deputy sheriffs to provide such deputy sheriffs with the same interest arbitration scope as municipal police officers.