Asm. Pamela Hunter

Provides for the review of a suitable child care plan to be presented by the petitioning parent for the period of deployment, including but not limited to, reasonable notice by deploying parent to other parent of deployment, procedures for parents to make out of court arrangements regarding custody and visitation during deployment; prohibits an order of permanent custody without deployed parent's consent; makes related provisions.

Permits a waiver of the diligent effort requirement in limited circumstances for certain insurance coverage to be placed by licensed excess line brokers with unauthorized insurers where a retail producing insurance broker seeks to procure or place commercial lines insurance through an unaffiliated wholesale excess line insurance broker.

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

Relates to prohibitions on rebating and discrimination in rates and payments under insurance policies; provides that certain services shall not be considered to be an inducement or rebate unless the superintendent determines that the offer and sale of such services constituted the sole reason for the purchase of such insurance policy.

Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 15 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.

Maddy summaryThis bill, A 8065, consolidates the existing licensing system for insurance agents and brokers into a single "producer" license. It amends various sections of the insurance law, replacing references to "agent" with "producer" in contexts related to licensing examinations and general licensing requirements. The legislation streamlines the process for individuals and firms involved in selling or negotiating insurance contracts. While consolidating the licensing, the bill clarifies that it does not alter the underlying legal definitions of "insurance agent" and "insurance broker" as used in other parts of the law.

Provides that certain utilization review determinations shall be made consistent with medical and scientific evidence; includes services for mental health and substance use disorders as part of emergency services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York to reimburse resident naval militia members for health insurance premiums when activated by the governor. It covers premiums for existing policies like TRICARE, with reimbursement equal to 1/30th of the monthly premium per day of service. The state will not cover insurance procurement or pay for coverage already provided by other government entities. Reimbursement is limited to policies not duplicated by other coverage, and the adjutant general will establish implementation rules.

Establishes certain contract requirements involving glazing work; provides that certain contracts over one million and five million dollars that include glazing work to be performed outside of a city with a population of one million or more shall require such work be performed by North American Contractor Certification ("NACC") certified companies; defines glazing work.

Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to require housing quality standards inspections of Section 8 housing when a tenant moves out or vacates.