Asm. Scott Gray

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in the state to cover up to two epinephrine auto-injectors annually for treating life-threatening allergic reactions. It directly affects individuals with health insurance who need these emergency devices, ensuring they are not burdened with high costs. The law mandates that the total out-of-pocket expense for these devices be capped at $100 per year, regardless of deductibles or copayments. Insurance companies must include this coverage in major medical and comprehensive policies, with specific rules for high-deductible plans to maintain eligibility for health savings accounts. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, applying to all policies issued or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates specific security personnel from the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority as peace officers, but only when they are performing duties at the Ogdensburg International Airport. Under this new status, these employees gain the legal authority to enforce laws on airport grounds, similar to other sworn officers. The legislation includes a safety provision stating that these individuals cannot carry or possess firearms unless they hold a valid license issued under state law. This change applies exclusively to the security staff assigned to the airport and does not extend their peace officer powers to other locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that New York's Office of Addiction Services and Supports undergo annual audits regarding how it manages statewide opioid settlement funds. The audits will be conducted by the state comptroller, the attorney general, and independent certified public accountants to check if the office's internal financial controls are working properly. Results of these reviews, including any identified weaknesses, must be made public to ensure transparency. Additionally, the law requires the office to provide all relevant records to auditors upon request.

Requires any dealer where lithium-ion batteries, bicycles with electric assist, micromobility devices and limited use motorcycles are sold at retail or repaired, and/or lithium-ion electric batteries are housed in a storage facility to maintain functional fire protection and suppression measures effective against lithium-ion battery and electrical fires, including but not limited to Class B extinguishers, battery cases, and automatic monitoring and detection; authorizes the department of state to promulgate necessary rules and regulations; imposes a fine of $250 for a knowing violation to comply with such provisions.

Adopts the interstate teacher mobility compact to facilitate the mobility of teachers across member states, with the goal of supporting teachers through new pathways to licensure; establishes a regulatory framework to expedite and enhance the ability of teachers to move across state lines.

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Prohibits certain noncitizens, foreign governments, and foreign entities from taking any real property that is zoned as industrial, light industrial, heavy industrial, residential agricultural, agricultural or rural agricultural.

Enacts "Melanie's law"; relates to orders of protection; allows courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household members of the named victims, regardless of age.

Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.

Establishes the organized militia as public employees working group to examine the potential costs and benefits of designating members of the New York state organized militia as public employees.