Asm. Demond Meeks

Maddy summaryBill A 8287 requires all school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) to conduct triennial testing for lead in potable water systems in their buildings. If lead contamination exceeds a specified action level, affected schools must implement a "filter-first drinking water management plan." This plan mandates the installation of filtered bottle-filling stations (one per 100 occupants) and filtered faucets in areas like kitchens, while rendering other unfiltered water outlets for human consumption inoperable. Schools must also provide safe, free drinking water until remediation is complete, notify parents of test results, and make all testing data and management plans publicly available.

Establishes an educator development workforce for the purpose of contracting with EDHUBNY, a nonprofit organization, for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce; authorizes the workforce to contract with EDHUBNY including performance measures, reporting requirements, and fiscal controls; authorizes collaboration with other state agencies; provides for an appropriation of $50 million.

Authorizes registered pharmacy technicians to administer the same immunizations as licensed pharmacists under direct supervision of such licensed pharmacist.

Provides presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits for persons released from correctional facilities for at least sixty days following release; provides for enrollment of such individuals upon release upon application, if eligible.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain nonprofit organizations operating commuter vans, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, or accessible vehicles to use risk retention groups for insurance instead of traditional insurers. It applies to vehicles registered in New York or other states that are not used solely for personal purposes by directors, officers, or key personnel and their families. The legislation defines specific terms like "commuter van" and "accessible vehicle" to clarify which vehicles qualify for this insurance option, with accessible vehicles requiring features such as wheelchair lifts, assistive listening systems, and signage for people with disabilities. This change expands insurance options for qualifying nonprofit transportation providers while maintaining restrictions on luxury vehicles and high-volume for-hire services.

Requires all state and private agencies with mandatory reporters of incidents involving vulnerable people to retrain all staff on reporting to a 9-1-1 operator and the county district attorney's office and state and private websites; requires written materials to be updated.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers to provide lead-based paint test reports to buyers before selling residential properties built before 1978. It directly affects home sellers, buyers, and real estate agents in New York for properties constructed prior to 1978, which are most likely to contain lead paint. The key mechanism mandates a one-time inspection and disclosure of test results before title transfer, with reports added to a state registry for future buyers. This complements existing laws by standardizing disclosure across all residential sales, not just rentals, ensuring buyers receive clear information about potential lead hazards. The law does not replace buyer due diligence or existing seller responsibilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as Harriet Tubman Day in New York State to honor the historical legacy of the abolitionist. The resolution requires the legislative body to pause its proceedings on that date to recognize Tubman's contributions to the Underground Railroad and her service during the Civil War. The measure serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of Tubman's life achievements and does not create new laws or funding. It is a symbolic gesture intended to celebrate her role in the fight for freedom and her enduring impact on American history.

Clarifies that employment at any licensee under the cannabis law satisfies employment requirements for parole, probation or other state supervision unless the terms and conditions of said parole, probation, or state supervision explicitly prohibit such employment.

Enacts the "living wage for all act" in relation to raising the minimum wage to $30 by January 1, 2030 for large employers and by January 1, 2035 for small employers, and by a percentage based on inflation thereafter, providing for minimum wage requirements for miscellaneous industry workers, and minimum wage for incarcerated individuals working in correctional facilities; repeals provisions of law relating to minimum wage increases.