Asm. Al Stirpe

Maddy summaryBill A 8494 amends existing law regarding a "valuation manual" related to the insurance industry. It adjusts the reporting schedule for the Department of Financial Services (DFS), requiring them to submit reports on the manual's impact in the second and fifth years after its implementation, removing a previous seventh-year report. Additionally, this bill makes the provisions related to the valuation manual permanent by removing a 10-year sunset clause, ensuring these regulations continue indefinitely. This primarily affects the reporting obligations of the DFS and the long-term regulatory framework for insurance companies.

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.

Provides for the licensure of school psychology practitioners; authorizes the use of the title "licensed school psychology practitioner" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of licensed school psychology practitioners; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee); provides for issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances; identifies exempt persons; establishes mandatory continuing education requirements.

Requires every college and university to provide public notice of cessation of operation and to develop transition plans for shared services with local governments, agencies, or not-for-profit corporations.

Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies, the legislature, and the judiciary to procure alcohol produced within the state for any event on state property where alcohol is served. It applies specifically to events involving beer, wine, or spirits, mandating that locally made alcohol be included in procurement decisions. The law amends the state finance law to establish this requirement, effective one year after enactment. It directly affects state entities managing events with alcohol service, without altering existing alcohol regulations or licensing.

Requires employment and consumer dispute arbitrations to be submitted to neutral third party arbitrators; establishes prohibited arbitration agreements and provisions; requires disclosure of information by certain arbitrators.

Establishes the "New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act"; establishes standards for lead-safe renovation, repair and painting of residential properties; requires documentation of compliance with such standards.

Maddy summaryBill A1214 prohibits New York employers from requiring job applicants or employees to waive legal rights (such as claims under state or federal law) as a condition of employment. It directly affects all employers and job seekers in New York State by banning pre-employment agreements that diminish rights like wage claims or discrimination protections. The law specifically excludes collective bargaining agreements with labor unions. This creates a clear legal requirement that employers cannot force individuals to give up existing or future legal claims to secure a job. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Clarifies the standard of care for animals held in or being transported by animal shelters including the length of time and conditions such animal may be exposed to.