Asm. Pamela Hunter

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

Relates to special provisions for the operation of bicycles when approaching stop signs and traffic-control signals including steady circular red signals and red arrow signals.

Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of InterFaith Works of Central New York, an organization based in Syracuse. It honors the group's five decades of work in refugee resettlement, interfaith dialogue, racial equity, and support for older adults. The resolution acknowledges the organization's contributions to the community and directs that a copy of the document be sent to InterFaith Works.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public water systems serving at least 15 year-round residents to replace every lead service line (the pipe connecting a water main to a building) by November 1, 2037. It directly affects homeowners, renters, and property owners in communities with lead pipes, as water systems must cover all replacement costs at no direct charge to customers - though water rate increases may fund the program. Water systems must offer free replacement, provide access to properties for work, and allow property owners 45 days to opt out by handling their portion themselves (with inspection). The law also defines "lead status unknown" lines and prohibits partial replacements that leave lead pipe in place.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent two specific agreements between the Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida and Madison counties regarding the detention of adults remanded by the tribal court. By amending state law, the legislation ratifies and validates these contracts, which allow incarcerated individuals to be held in county correctional facilities under tribal jurisdiction. The measure ensures that the rights and responsibilities outlined in the deals remain fully enforceable for the parties involved. While the agreements were originally set to expire in 2027 and 2026 respectively, this action confirms their status and extends their validity through 2033.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates the Syracuse Chargers RFC for winning the Division 3 USA Rugby Club National Championship. It recognizes the team's specific victory details, including their dramatic final match win, and acknowledges the contributions of the players, coaches, and supporters. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to offer this commendation and directs that copies of the document be sent to the club members.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets new requirements for who can supervise mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists in New York. It specifies that supervisors must have at least three years of active licensure, diagnostic privileges, and 36 hours of specialized training in supervision ethics. The bill also clarifies that supervised experience gained under certain department waivers - such as in settings operating under temporary authorization - can count toward licensing requirements. These changes apply directly to professionals seeking licensure and those providing supervision in the mental health counseling field.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires large group health insurance plans to cover the cost of hearing aids when medically necessary, directly affecting insured individuals with hearing loss. Insurers must cover hearing aids dispensed by registered audiologists or hearing aid dispensers after a medical evaluation, with a $2,500 annual limit per ear every 36 months. The law prohibits insurers from denying coverage based on hearing aid brand, style, or circuit type and mandates in-network provider coverage. It applies to all relevant policies issued or renewed after its effective date (January 1 following enactment).

Sets the definition of "principal" for the purposes of limits on amount of flood insurance required by a mortgagee; clarifies applicability of the state law relative to certain federal programs and requirements.