Asm. Bill Magnarelli

Requires the hourly compensation and reimbursement rate for representation to be subject to an annual cost of living increase as governed by the United States Criminal Justice Act; provides that all hourly rates shall be increased automatically each year in accordance with any federal pay comparability adjustment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a committee to study whether New York should establish two programs: a kindergarten-to-college/career readiness initiative and a universal college savings account, specifically targeting low and moderate income families. The committee will examine existing programs in other states (like San Francisco and Ohio), review enrollment data, consult with financial institutions, and develop a funding proposal by November 2024. The bill itself does not fund or create these programs - only authorizes a feasibility study to inform future legislation. It is a procedural measure with no immediate policy changes.

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans in certain counties; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement offered by certain enumerated entities.

Provides that whenever the estimate for construction work exceeds one hundred thousand dollars but does not exceed seven hundred fifty thousand dollars such work must be performed either with the municipality's own forces or by contract let by competitive bid.

Requires insurance policies to provide coverage for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians and cyclists using multi-use trails when those trails cross roadways within a crosswalk. It directly affects drivers at trail-roadway intersections and trail users (including bicyclists) who cross roadways. The key provision mandates that vehicles stop for trail users in contiguous crosswalks, treating them like pedestrians under traffic law. The bill defines "multi-use trail" broadly to include state, local, or private recreational paths maintained for non-motorized transport. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Department of Health to develop rules and guidelines for all state courts to protect court employees and the public from spreading COVID-19. Key provisions mandate protective barriers at locations like the judge's bench and jury box, social distancing standards, face covering requirements, testing for court staff after a positive case is identified, and quarantine protocols for infected employees until they test negative. These rules must be implemented immediately across every court in New York. The bill directly affects court operations and the safety of everyone entering court facilities.

Regulates the use of unmanned aircrafts in the state; defines terms; authorizes permitted uses of unmanned aircrafts; restricts use of unmanned aircrafts; makes related provisions.

Establishes a cause of action for fertility fraud; allows patients who have undergone assisted reproduction procedures to bring a cause of action if human reproductive material other than that which was consented to by the patient is used in such procedure; allows for compensatory and punitive damages.

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.