Asm. Josh Jensen

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how New York State sets payment rates for residential health care facilities (like nursing homes). It requires the state to adjust rates using specific components - direct/indirect price changes, facility-specific costs - and mandates updates by April 1, 2026, and every five years after. Special rate provisions apply to facilities providing specialized care (e.g., for brain injury rehab, AIDS units, or pediatric services), with inflation adjustments starting in 2026. The bill also creates a workgroup of experts to advise on rate-setting and includes funding mechanisms to support facility quality improvements.

Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.

Limits the identification of individuals who provide face-to-face care to or direct observation of a patient to their employee identification number, first name and first initial of last name when full name identification may place the personal safety of such individual in jeopardy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires mental health facilities to include the names and employee identification numbers of staff members who assist patients in their service reports. The law mandates that these reports list the types, locations, dates, and costs of services provided, along with the specific individuals responsible for delivering them. To protect staff safety, the bill limits the disclosure of full names to situations where revealing only a first name and first initial would not compromise personal security. These updated reports must be made available to patients within thirty days after treatment ends or after the anniversary of their admission, depending on the duration of care.

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.

Authorizes the establishment of New York health care savings accounts to allow residents of the state to save money for the payment of qualified health care related expenses; relates to the use, maintenance, and tax liability of such accounts.

Includes falsely reporting incidents in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of police officers to a particular address or location as a felony offense under the crime of falsely reporting an incident in the second degree.

Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.

Designates certain offenses against emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers as hate crimes; includes the definition of emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.