Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.
Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act" (FRESH Communities); provides loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or local development corporations for the purpose of attracting, maintaining or permitting the expansion of food retail establishments in underserved areas.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies election laws to allow county party committees to officially designate candidates for primary elections in specific counties, provided the county's party rules permit it. It primarily affects candidates running for county-wide offices, judicial delegates, and district-level positions in areas outside cities with populations of one million or more. The legislation establishes a weighted voting system where committee members cast votes proportional to their district's past electoral strength, with specific timelines for holding votes and filing results. Additionally, it allows candidates who receive a significant portion of the weighted vote to formally demand their names appear on the primary ballot. The bill also clarifies procedures for multi-county districts and maintains the ability for party members to nominate candidates via petition as an alternative method.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP). It does not change any laws or allocate new funds but instead directs the legislature to pause its work to honor the organization's history and impact. The text highlights STAP's evolution from a grassroots group in 1984 to a nonprofit providing a wide range of services, including HIV/AIDS care, housing assistance, food aid, and opioid overdose prevention. The resolution concludes by ordering that a copy of the document be sent to STAP as a gesture of appreciation for its community contributions.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates the Maine-Endwell High School Boys Varsity Baseball Team for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Section IV Class A Championship. The measure specifically honors the players, head coach, athletics director, and assistant staff who contributed to the team's victory over Owego Free Academy. It does not create any new laws or policy changes but instead directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the school to recognize their athletic achievement.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 40th anniversary of The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, a children's museum in Binghamton, New York. It honors the organization's history since its 1984 founding and highlights its role in providing educational programs, exhibits, and community events for children. The resolution expresses appreciation for the museum's staff and leadership while directing a copy of the document to the organization.
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.
Establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drivers of school buses carrying students from using hands-free mobile telephones while operating the vehicle. The law allows for exceptions in emergency situations or when the bus is parked away from a public highway for purposes other than dropping off or picking up students. Additionally, the restrictions do not apply to emergency responders, police officers, or other authorized personnel performing their official duties. The changes will take effect sixty days after the bill becomes law.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates election laws to guide local boards of elections in selecting specific locations for early voting and voter registration. It allows religious buildings to serve as polling places without requiring them to open on Saturdays if this conflicts with their beliefs, while mandating that public school buildings never be used for early voting. Additionally, the legislation requires that public buildings be used for voting whenever possible and outlines procedures for ensuring accessibility for disabled voters, including a process for building owners to request cancellation of a polling place designation if it would unreasonably interfere with their normal operations.
