Establishes the New York brewery empowerment and economic revitalization credit in the amount of seven cents per gallon of beer produced in the state; sets eligibility criteria; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 13-member Problem Gambling Advisory Council to advise New York's government on preventing and treating problem gambling. The council, appointed by legislative leaders and state agencies, must develop strategies for gambling prevention resources, consult with experts, increase public awareness, and recommend how to allocate gaming fees to fund these services. It will produce an annual report by October 1st each year, including findings on mobile sports betting impacts and self-exclusion trends. The council directly affects state agencies, gaming licensees, and community behavioral health providers by shaping resource allocation and policy recommendations.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to clarify when courts can issue orders of protection for harassment victims during criminal cases. It specifies that courts may issue temporary protection orders while a case is pending and must state reasons for issuing or denying final protection orders after sentencing. The bill sets new maximum durations for these orders based on offense type: up to 8 years for felony convictions (10 years for certain sexual assault cases), 5 years for class A misdemeanors (6 years for sexual assault), and 2 years for other offenses. These changes directly affect courts handling criminal cases, defendants convicted of harassment-related crimes, and victims seeking legal protection.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools with 100 or more enrolled students to have a registered professional nurse physically present on-site during all school hours. It amends education law to mandate that school boards ensure this nurse is available to assist with student health needs, including emergencies and health instruction. The requirement directly affects schools meeting the enrollment threshold, ensuring consistent health support for students during school days.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides a 10% annual reduction in workers' compensation insurance costs for landscape businesses. It applies to businesses primarily focused on land modification (like lawn care, gardening, and tree work) where at least 50% of employees complete a state-approved safety course. The reduction requires businesses to apply annually using a standardized form developed by state insurance and labor officials. This policy directly affects landscape businesses seeking to lower insurance expenses through employee safety training.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all nonpresidential primary elections (state, local, and federal) starting in 2027 to use ranked choice voting when more than two candidates run. Voters rank candidates by preference on a single ballot; if no candidate gets a majority, the lowest-ranked candidate is eliminated in rounds until two remain for the general election, regardless of party affiliation. It directly affects voters in multi-candidate primaries and election officials who must implement the new ballot system and voter education. The bill aims to ensure the top two general election candidates have majority support without separate runoff elections.
Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months; requires a temporary health care services agency to annually submit to the department of health copies of all contracts between the agency and a health care entity to which it assigns or refers health care personnel.
Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment.
Establishes the professional practice of community midwifery; defines as the management in the home, birth center, or community setting, of normal pregnancies, child birth, and postpartum care, including newborn evaluation, resuscitation and referral for infants; sets requirements for license and practice.
Relates to actions by health care providers against patients; provides that it shall be an affirmative defense to an action by a health care provider against a patient for recovery of payment for an outstanding bill that such health care provider failed to submit such insurance claim to the patient's insurer in a timely manner.
