Asm. Keith Brown

Enacts the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act to set a new target for distributed solar energy capacity and direct the public service commission to advance reforms to the utility interconnection process to ensure timely and cost-effective integration of new distributed energy resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to officially recognize February 17, 2026, as "Random Acts of Kindness Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, but asks the Governor to issue a proclamation aligning with the existing national observance. The resolution highlights the purpose of promoting kindness through simple, everyday actions like helping others or leaving positive messages. It is purely ceremonial, aiming to encourage statewide awareness of kindness as a shared value.

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryBill A 8055 proposes to change how outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services are administered under Medicaid. It shifts these services, along with comprehensive Medicaid case management, from a managed care model back to a fee-for-service system. This change, subject to federal approval, directly affects individuals with mental illness or substance use disorder who rely on these services and the licensed facilities that provide them. The bill also requires that any savings generated by this transition be reinvested into community-based behavioral health services.

Requires training for teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of mental health response; requires office of mental health to assist in development of curriculum for training.

Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act requiring certain business entities within the state to annually disclose scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions; establishes the climate accountability and emissions disclosure fund.

Maddy summaryBill A 5840 requires hospitals and certain inpatient facilities to dispense at least two doses of opioid reversal drugs to individuals who appear to be at risk for a substance use disorder upon their discharge. This applies to discharges from emergency departments, general hospitals, and inpatient facilities licensed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services or the office of mental health. Additionally, the bill updates existing law to ensure hospitals inform individuals with or at risk for a substance use disorder about available treatment services upon treatment commencement, admission, or discharge. The goal is to provide at-risk individuals with immediate access to opioid reversal medication.

Requires the report on statewide opioid settlements include the amount of funds that have been spent and requires the public be provided information on how much funds have been spent.

Establishes the New York native plants program to conserve, promote, and enhance the native ecology of New York state by encouraging the use of native plants and ecological-friendly methods and materials on state and local land.

Requires any county, city, town or village that intends to install a traffic-control device outfitted with a camera provide public notice that they are installing a traffic-control device outfitted with a camera.