Asm. Sarah Clark

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the gendered terms "masseur" and "masseuse" from New York's education law governing massage therapy licensing. It updates specific sections (7802, 7804, and 7806) to replace those terms with the gender-neutral "massage therapist" in all references to practice, titles, and licensing requirements. The change affects how the profession is formally described in state law but does not alter licensing standards, exam requirements, or practice rules. The bill is purely procedural, modernizing terminology without creating new obligations or changing existing regulations.

Maddy summaryBill A 3350 requires nursing homes to inform their residents about their right to seek legal assistance. It specifically mandates that a statement be provided to patients regarding their right to legal counsel when applying for Medicaid and/or Medicare benefits. This bill amends the public health law to ensure nursing home residents are aware of this option during the benefit application process.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a pilot program requiring New York state health programs to pay no more than the lowest price for certain prescription drugs in Canada. It sets maximum prices based on the most recent drug pricing lists from Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta, starting with the five most expensive drugs. State agencies and health plans must pay these Canadian-based rates for covered drugs, and any savings generated must be passed directly to consumers through reduced costs. The program applies only to state-funded health plans and agencies purchasing drugs for state programs, excluding Medicaid.

Prohibits the sale of foods containing synthetic color additives in schools except under certain circumstances off and away from the premises or on premises at least a half hour after the end of the school day.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits "prop bets" in New York's licensed sports wagering, meaning operators cannot offer wagers on specific in-game events like player performance, referee decisions, or timing. It directly affects licensed sports betting platforms, casinos, and mobile wagering apps operating in New York. The key provision bans all proposition bets - defined as wagers on outcomes other than the final score or winner - and restricts betting to only the final result, score, or winner of a sporting event. Violations could result in fines up to $100,000 per incident, license suspension, or voided wagers.

Enacts the "choice in responsible gaming act"; requires mobile sports wagering operators to establish default betting limits on their platform and to notify authorized sports bettors of their ability to opt-out of the default betting limits.

Authorizes members or officers of the state police who were previously firefighters receive credit for such previous firefighter service for the purposes of retirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases short-term disability benefits for New York workers. It phases in higher weekly benefit rates (from 50% to 67% of average weekly wage) and extends maximum leave duration (from 8 to 12 weeks) over several years, starting in 2018. The changes apply to employees needing short-term disability leave due to illness or injury, directly affecting both workers and their employers who provide these benefits. The bill maintains a cap based on the state average weekly wage and allows the superintendent of financial services to delay increases if needed.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases corporate income tax rates in the state. For most corporations, the rate rises to 7.25% for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Corporations with a business income base exceeding $5 million will pay 11.5% instead of the standard rate. The change applies to businesses operating within the state and affects all corporate taxpayers subject to the state's tax law, with specific lower rates for small businesses, manufacturers, and qualified emerging technology companies as defined in the law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment for taxable years starting on or after the effective date.

Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program by restoring eligibility to graduate students; makes optional semesters, quarters or terms eligible for awards.