Asm. Jen Lunsford

Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to community water systems and non-community water systems for water quality projects that relate to the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages, or school districts) to grant a 100% exemption from real property taxes to veterans who served in combat and are 100% permanently disabled due to military service, or to their unmarried surviving spouses. It directly affects eligible disabled veterans and their surviving spouses by potentially eliminating their property tax burden. The key provision lets localities choose to provide this full exemption, overriding any existing local limits on property tax exemptions. The exemption applies to property tax assessments starting January 1, 2025.

Prohibits motor vehicle insurers from discrimination on the basis of socioeconomic factors in determining algorithms used to construct actuarial tables, coverage terms, premiums and/or rates.

Relates to the general civil penalty of the environmental conservation law; provides that in addition to the fines, such person may be enjoined from continuing such violation and any permit or certificate issued to such person may be revoked or suspended, or a pending renewal application may be denied.

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.

Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases tax credits for installing geothermal energy systems. It raises the maximum credit to $10,000 for systems placed in service on or after July 1, 2025 (up from $5,000 before June 2025). It also adds refundability for qualifying low-income taxpayers or those in disadvantaged communities, allowing excess credits to be refunded instead of carried forward starting in 2026. The policy directly affects homeowners and businesses installing geothermal systems, providing greater financial incentives for adoption.

Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-4279, "Regulating Addictive Notifications Act") prohibits mobile sports betting operators and platforms in New York from sending push notifications or text messages that solicit wagers or deposits. It specifically bans automatic alerts that appear on users' devices even when the betting app is closed, which the bill states can exploit vulnerable users and increase gambling risks. The law amends the racing law to require operators to stop these unsolicited notifications, aiming to reduce addictive behaviors linked to mobile betting accessibility. It directly affects all mobile sports wagering platforms operating in New York.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in New York to cover medically tailored meals and nutrition therapy provided by certified dietitians, nutritionists, or doctors. It specifically applies to people diagnosed with chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, or Alzheimer's disease, limiting coverage to 10 meals per week for up to three months per diagnosis. Insurance plans must pre-approve meal vendors and cover services without cost-sharing that is more restrictive than other chronic disease treatments. The law ensures coverage for these services as part of managing chronic conditions, without reducing existing benefits.