Asm. Charles Lavine

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law and related statutes to explicitly include "medical information" and "health insurance information" in the legal definition of "personal identifying information." It defines medical information as details about an individual's medical history or treatment, and health insurance information as policy numbers, subscriber IDs, or claims history. These changes mean that identity theft involving such sensitive health data will now be covered under existing identity theft laws, which previously did not explicitly include these categories. The bill also removes outdated definitions from related laws to streamline the updated framework.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to officially designate February 2025 as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" in New York. It does not create new policies or programs but asks the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the issue. The resolution cites statistics on teen dating violence (e.g., 1.5 million high school students affected annually) to highlight the problem's prevalence. It directly affects no individuals or entities, as it is a ceremonial request to raise public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 43) honors Charles Dolan, a telecommunications pioneer who founded HBO, Cablevision, and AMC Networks, and championed pancreatic cancer research through the Lustgarten Foundation. It commemorates his life and legacy with no legal effect, expressing the legislature's condolences to his family. The resolution is purely ceremonial, recognizing his contributions to media, business, and philanthropy.

Permits prescription labels for mifepristone, misoprostol, and their generic alternatives to include the name of the prescribing health care practice instead of the name of the prescriber at the prescriber's request.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York state-owned parking facilities with at least 50 spaces to install electric vehicle charging stations in a percentage of spots ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on the facility's total size. The Office of General Services is tasked with installing and maintaining these stations, which must meet specific electrical capacity standards, and is authorized to hire licensed electricians if upgrades to the power system are needed. The law applies to public, employee, and pay-per-use parking areas and would have taken effect on April 1 of the following year. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor in December 2024 and subsequently tabled, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the laws governing wrongful death lawsuits to clarify exactly what types of money can be awarded to the surviving family members of a deceased person. It explicitly allows juries or courts to grant compensation for funeral costs, medical bills incurred before death, grief, and the loss of financial support, guidance, and companionship. The legislation also defines who is eligible to receive these damages, including spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, and individuals who stood in a parent-like role to the deceased. Additionally, the bill sets specific rules for how the awarded money must be shared among eligible survivors based on their individual losses and outlines how legal fees and other expenses are handled.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for automobile brokers, requiring them to maintain a permanent physical location for their business and update their registration within thirty days if that address changes. It mandates that written contracts between brokers and consumers must include specific details such as the vehicle description, total price, estimated delivery date, and a clear statement that the broker cannot charge fees from both the buyer and the dealer. Additionally, the law requires these contracts to be easily cancellable with a full refund processed within ten business days if the final price exceeds the estimate by more than five percent or if the car is not delivered within thirty days of the estimated date. The legislation also enforces stricter advertising standards and requires that all mandatory contract terms be printed in bold, twelve-point type to ensure they are clearly visible to consumers.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the legal definition of identity theft to include medical and health insurance information, directly affecting individuals whose personal health data might be misused. It specifies that medical information covers details about a person's health history, conditions, and treatments, while health insurance information includes policy numbers, subscriber IDs, and claims history. By adding these categories to existing identity theft statutes, the law clarifies that stealing or using such data for fraud constitutes a crime, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the amount involved or prior convictions. Additionally, the bill updates related business and technology laws to ensure these new definitions apply consistently across different state regulations.

Permits the court to withhold the names and addresses of jurors in certain proceedings; sets factors for determining good cause to issue protective orders for juries.

Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists, for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.