Asm. Pamela Hunter

Provides that the tax levy limit shall be equal to a zero percent increase over the prior year tax levy when the difference between the total amount of taxes levied for the prior year less the tax levy limit results in a negative number.

Prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review for health and accident insurance.

Relates to the term "income" for purposes of the school tax relief exemption; adds 401(k) and 403(b) accounts to the list of eligible income deductions when determining Enhanced STAR eligibility.

Provides for notice requirements where an insurer authorized to write accident and health insurance in this state, a corporation organized pursuant to article forty-three of this chapter, or a health maintenance organization certified pursuant to article forty-four of the public health law uses artificial intelligence-based algorithms in the utilization review process.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts eligible New York State veterans from paying certain corporate registration and filing fees for five years. It directly affects veterans who are New York residents and have received an honorable discharge, a qualifying medical condition (as defined by law), or been confirmed as a discharged LGBT veteran by the Department of Veterans' Services. The exemption applies to fees required under Section 104-A of the Business Corporation Law and Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, covering actions like forming or registering a corporation. Veterans must provide documentation of their status to claim the exemption, as outlined in the bill's provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's health commissioner to create plain-language educational pamphlets about esophageal cancer symptoms, risk factors, detection methods, and treatment options. It mandates that healthcare providers discuss these pamphlets with patients at risk (e.g., those with family history) or newly diagnosed with esophageal cancer. The bill also amends insurance laws to require certain health insurance plans to cover esophageal cancer screening and treatment without cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles). These provisions apply to hospital, surgical, and medical care policies issued in New York. The pamphlets must be available by January 1, 2026.

Relates to authorizing the superintendent of financial services to grant three credit hours of continuing education for a licensees' active membership in a statewide professional insurance producer association.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New York police officers from using chemical agents, such as pepper spray or tear gas, against minors under the age of 18 in any circumstance. It requires all police departments to update their use-of-force policies to explicitly ban such chemical agents when interacting with minors. The law takes effect immediately and directly affects police officers and departments across New York, as well as minors under 18 who may encounter law enforcement. This change modifies existing policy requirements without altering other aspects of police conduct.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a New York state tax credit for small businesses hiring disabled workers. Small businesses with 100 or fewer employees can claim a $5,000 credit per disabled employee (up to $25,000 per business annually), provided the employee works 35+ hours weekly for six months and the employer verifies the employee meets the statutory disability definition. The credit is capped at $5 million total per year, with unused credits carried forward for up to three years. It directly affects small business employers in New York who hire eligible disabled residents, aiming to incentivize their employment through tax relief.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new felony crimes for reckless endangerment of emergency service personnel, including firefighters, police officers, and building inspectors. It defines "reckless endangerment in the second degree" as knowingly altering a building without a required permit, violating building or fire codes in a way that impedes exit, and this conduct results in injury to an emergency service person during an emergency evacuation. The crime becomes "first degree" if the same actions lead to the death of an emergency service person or if the offender has a previous conviction for this offense within ten years. These offenses are classified as Class E and Class D felonies, respectively.