Asm. Pamela Hunter

Removes residential dwelling units that must be affordable to residents at a specific income level from the definition of "construction contracts" for the purposes of certain provisions of the General Business Law.

Enacts the student journalist education act to protect student speech at educational institutions unless such speech is libelous, an invasion of privacy, or incites students to commit an unlawful act, violate school policies, or to materially and substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the school.

Requires that any rules or regulations related to hydrofluorocarbon substances conform with, and shall not exceed, any applicable rules and regulations set by the United States environmental protection agency.

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for student loan payments not in excess of five thousand dollars; excludes any payment not in excess of five thousand dollars made by an employer, employee, or on behalf of an employee that is directly deducted from the employee's wages through payroll and administered by a third-party platform that facilitates direct payments to educational institutions or related loan servicers on behalf of students such amount from an employee's New York state gross income; further excludes any contribution not to exceed five thousand dollars to a tuition program under section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code made through payroll deduction and facilitated by an employer or a third-party platform that facilitates direct payments to such programs on behalf of employees from the employee's New York state gross income.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends health insurance coverage for certain young adults in New York. It allows unmarried individuals aged 26 to 29 to remain on their parents' health insurance plans if they: (1) are not eligible for employer-sponsored health coverage, (2) are not enrolled in Medicare, and (3) live, work, or reside in New York State. The change applies to standard health insurance policies covering hospital, medical, surgical, and prescription drug expenses. It specifically targets young adults who would otherwise lose coverage at age 26 but meet these criteria, expanding existing coverage beyond the previous 26-year limit for this group.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurers to provide property owners with specific, date-stamped aerial images showing issues that led to non-renewal, along with steps to fix them (taken within the last year). It mandates insurers to establish a clear process for owners to submit proof of repairs, appeal errors, and receive renewal offers if fixes are verified. Insurers must give owners a reasonable timeframe to correct identified problems before finalizing non-renewal decisions. The law directly affects homeowners whose property insurance coverage is at risk due to aerial image assessments. It aims to increase transparency and fairness in insurer decisions based on aerial imagery.

Requires health insurance policies to offer full coverage for annual testing for ovarian cancer; requires certain health care providers offer annual testing for ovarian cancer.

Voids provisions in construction contracts requiring retainage as expressly provided for by section seven hundred fifty-six-c of the general business law in an amount exceeding five percent of the contract sum.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires auto glass repair shops to clearly inform customers when vehicle repairs involving advanced driver assistance systems (like lane assist or automatic braking sensors) need calibration to meet manufacturer specifications. It mandates shops to disclose if calibration is required, confirm it meets the vehicle maker's standards, and not misrepresent insurance coverage costs. Shops cannot charge customers or insurers for services not performed to manufacturer specs, and must avoid misleading contracts or "assignment of benefits" clauses. Violations carry $2,500 penalties per occurrence, directly affecting repair facilities and ensuring safer post-repair vehicle functionality.

Extends paid family leave benefits to employees who perform construction, demolition, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, repairs, renovations, alterations, or improvements for multiple employers pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement who shall be eligible for family leave benefits if they were employed for at least twenty-six of the last thirty-nine weeks by any covered employer which is signatory to a collective bargaining agreement.