Extends the statute of limitations of actions related to certain sex trafficking offenses, reviving such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations; grants trial preference to such actions; exempts such actions from certain provisions requiring notice of claims.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies to cover at least 90 days of rehabilitation services at a facility when a doctor prescribes it. It directly affects insured individuals needing post-illness or injury rehabilitation, ensuring they receive extended coverage without arbitrary limits. The key provision mandates that new or renewed insurance policies include this 90-day coverage, contingent on a doctor's referral. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to policies issued after that date.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends New York's historic homeownership rehabilitation tax credit window through 2025, allowing homeowners to claim up to $50,000 in credits for rehabbing qualified historic homes during tax years before 2025, and $25,000 for years starting in 2025. It directly affects homeowners who rehabilitate historic properties, requiring them to meet specific criteria like exterior rehabilitation costs and excluding pre-2007 work. The bill adds mandatory annual reporting requirements, mandating the state commissioner to publicly share detailed data on credit usage - including project locations, housing units before/after rehab, and credit values - by November 1 each year. These reports must be submitted to state leadership and made available online. The changes take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law to classify the intentional murder of a child under age 12 as first-degree murder. It adds a specific provision (subparagraph XIV) to the existing definition of first-degree murder, stating that killing a child under 12 automatically qualifies as first-degree murder. This change directly affects criminal cases involving the murder of children under 12, ensuring such offenses are prosecuted as the most serious felony. The bill does not alter sentencing ranges but elevates the offense classification for these specific cases. The law takes effect November 1 following its enactment.
Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.
Authorizes the issuance of licenses and non-driver identification cards containing a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark to certain applicants who were members of the armed forces of the United States.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 18-member task force to review and improve safety in school transportation. The task force, appointed by state leaders and including education stakeholders, school bus drivers, and agency heads, will study existing safety laws, bus stop practices, pedestrian safety, and protocols for drivers (including substitutes). It must issue recommendations within 18 months on measures like retrofitting buses, using sensor technology, and curbing illegal passing of school buses. The bill does not implement new safety rules but establishes a review process to inform future policy. (Procedural bill; expires 24 months after enactment.)
Maddy summaryThis bill, A 1147, authorizes an 11% rate increase for in-person early intervention services provided by approved healthcare providers, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects service providers (such as therapists and clinics) who deliver early intervention care to children with developmental delays or disabilities. The key provision mandates the commissioner of health to implement this specific rate adjustment for approved costs under public health law. The increase applies only to services rendered on or after the effective date, with no additional eligibility changes.
Relates to allowing for students in certain postsecondary education experience or transition programs to receive awards from the tuition assistance program.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York school districts to create standardized digital site maps for emergency response, directly affecting schools and law enforcement. The maps must include detailed floor plans, school grounds, surrounding roads, and specific labels (like exits, hazardous materials, and emergency equipment), formatted to work with existing police software without requiring new purchases. It also allocates state funding to reimburse schools for creating these maps, ensuring compatibility with law enforcement systems and annual accuracy verification through walkthroughs.
