Asm. Josh Jensen

Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a study on the public safety implications of the electrification of buildings and transportation in the context of emergency response and to issue a report on the findings and recommendations as a result of such study; exempts emergency services vehicles and heavy equipment from the requirements of the climate leadership and community protection act of 2019; prohibits the use of battery packs which contain cobalt mined components for primary propulsion of emergency services vehicles.

Adjusts the school tax relief (STAR) exemption for homes located outside a city with a population greater than one million for the 2025--2026 school years and thereafter (Part A); relates to a real property tax freeze to reimburse qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences (Part B); provides for supplemental state assistance to be paid to cities, counties, towns and villages that are compliant with the property tax levy limits (Part C).

Requires all public and private schools to provide financial literacy education to pupils in grade eleven; directs that certain topics be covered in such educational program.

Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; establishes various exemptions from New York's sales and use tax; provides for a sales tax exemption for housekeeping supplies and for ready-to-eat foods.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all student athletes in public schools (grades 7-12) to complete mandatory anti-bullying, anti-hazing, and anti-harassment training each sports season, along with their guardians. The training must be implemented by school districts through their athletics directors, with the state education department establishing statewide protocols. Failure to complete the training would prevent a student athlete from participating in sports until the training is finished. The bill directly affects student athletes, their families, and school athletic programs across New York's public schools.

Prohibits a city, town, village or of a joint water district from imposing certain levies, charges, taxes or assessments on a property which uses private well water for its water supply; prohibits a city, town or village from imposing certain levies, charges, taxes or assessments on a property which uses a septic system for treatment of waste water.

Provides that a minor from six to sixteen years being absent from full time day instruction for the purpose of sounding "Taps" at a military honors funeral held in this state for a deceased veteran shall be excused from school.

Relates to professional obligations under the physician loan repayment program; provides an option to practice as a physician engaged in private practice in an underserved area.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4482) prohibits businesses at thruway gas stations, restaurants, and similar facilities from charging unreasonably high prices for essential goods and services during declared emergencies. It applies when market disruptions - such as natural disasters, power outages, or state emergencies - cause shortages of items like food, medicine, or repairs. The law covers all sellers in the distribution chain (including manufacturers, retailers, and repair services) and takes effect immediately. It specifically targets price gouging on consumer goods and medical supplies during emergency conditions.

Provides that any requirement that undocumented immigrants who are seeking asylum in the United States be sheltered in a certain locality or localities shall only apply to those towns, cities, and counties that opt-in to such requirement through the adoption of a local law or ordinance; defines the term "sheltered" as including, but not limited to, being temporarily or permanently placed into housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local governmental entity.