Asm. Joe Angelino

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the photo image fee for veterans who update their driver's license or state ID card to include a veteran notation. It specifically removes the fee when the only change is adding the veteran designation, which identifies the holder as a U.S. armed forces veteran. The policy applies directly to veterans seeking this license/ID amendment, ensuring no fee is charged for this specific notation. The change affects all veterans meeting the criteria under existing law, streamlining the process for this administrative update.

Enacts the "brightness emission analysis for motorist safety (BEAMS) act" which requires the department of transportation with participating institutions conduct a study on LED headlights.

Requires individuals who practice the profession of dental therapy to be licensed and registered in the state; provides Medicaid reimbursement for dental therapy services.

Creates the New York health benefit and cost commission to review and report on utilization rates, public and patient health effects, and impact on premiums and access to health care and health coverage of all existing and proposed mandated health benefits.

Authorizes all municipalities, with the consent of the county and the governing body of such municipality, to join a county self-funded or self-insured health plan; requires certification.

Provides for fines and/or imprisonment for a person who knowingly sells, offers to sell, buys, or offers to buy a false, fraudulent, or stolen license, identification card, certificate of registration, or number plate.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New York's First Home Savings Program, creating tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time home buyers. It directly affects New York residents who have never owned a primary residence (including those with mobile homes but excluding those who claimed home tax deductions), allowing them to save for purchasing a home in the state. Key provisions include tax incentives under state law, strict rules defining "first-time buyer" status, and requirements that funds be used only for qualified home purchases (houses, condos, or co-ops) within New York as a primary residence. Withdrawals for non-qualified purposes face penalties, while exceptions exist for death, emergencies, or military service. The program is managed by the state comptroller and requires accounts to be held at approved financial institutions.

Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's state comptroller to conduct financial audits of all public works projects funded by the state when a contractor is convicted or found liable for specific theft or fraud violations. It directly affects contractors (including subcontractors and affiliated entities) working on state-funded projects who are convicted under certain laws related to wage theft, insurance fraud, or labor law violations. The comptroller must audit all such projects the contractor managed after a conviction for offenses listed in the insurance law, penal law (wage theft, fraud), workers' compensation law, or labor law. The law takes immediate effect and aims to ensure public funds are properly accounted for when contractors face legal consequences for financial misconduct.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all visitors and incarcerated individuals to undergo body imaging scans at New York correctional facilities - visitors before entry and inmates upon intake and after visitation. It mandates that facilities use specific scanning equipment defined in public health law, with regulations established by state or New York City health authorities. The bill also requires alternative screening methods for people unable to use scanners due to medical reasons, while allowing facilities to deny visitation for non-medical refusal. This policy directly affects visitors, inmates, and correctional facility staff through new screening procedures.