Asm. Donna Lupardo

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for granting tax exemptions to large development projects to include a specific evaluation of whether the project provides onsite child daycare facilities. It requires state agencies and public authorities to create a uniform policy that considers various factors, such as job creation, environmental impact, and revenue generation, before approving tax breaks. By adding daycare provision to the list of criteria, the legislation ensures that future tax exemptions are part of a broader assessment of a project's benefits to the community. The changes apply immediately to new projects but do not affect those already under review before the law takes effect.

Establishes the warehouse worker injury reduction program; requires employers to establish an injury reduction program designed to identify and minimize the risks of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders among workers involved in performing manual materials handling tasks.

Provides that no policy of group accident, group health or group accident and health shall impose copayments for physical or occupational therapy greater than the copay for similar services provided by a physician.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes local election boards to set up secure drop boxes where voters can return their completed absentee ballots in person. It requires these boards to post the locations of the new drop-off sites on their websites and directs the state to create rules ensuring the boxes are secure and properly managed. The law also clarifies that ballots deposited in these boxes before the polls close are considered timely and must be counted, even if they lack a postal service postmark. Additionally, the bill updates the definition of how absentee ballots can be delivered to include depositing them in these authorized receptacles.

Establishes the New York child data protection act to protect minors from having their personal data accessed; provides exceptions in certain circumstances.

Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.

Establishes the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act prohibiting the provision of addictive feeds to minors by addictive social media platforms; establishes remedies and penalties.

Establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities; provides a definition of extreme heat condition days and the standard to measure room temperature.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the direct shipment of liquor, cider, mead, and braggot across state lines into New York, expanding on existing rules that already allow wine to be shipped directly to consumers. To participate, out-of-state distilleries must obtain a specific license from the state authority, pay an annual fee, and agree to ship no more than thirty-six cases per year to residents who are at least twenty-one years old. The legislation requires strict safety measures, including age verification at delivery, clear labeling on shipping containers, and the maintenance of detailed records for tax and audit purposes. Additionally, the bill establishes that these sales are subject to New York state and local taxes, ensuring that revenue is collected at the point of delivery.