Asm. Harry Bronson

Provides that licensure as a licensed psychoanalyst or as a licensed clinical social worker with a certificate in psychoanalysis shall fully satisfy the educational requirement necessary to serve as a faculty member of a program of studies in a psychoanalytic institute leading to a certificate in psychoanalysis.

Provides that the aggregate amount of pass-through entity credits claimed by all partners, members or shareholders of an electing partnership or electing S corporation shall not exceed eighty-seven percent of the tax due.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands retirement service credit eligibility for law enforcement officers within the New York State Division of State Police and several other agencies. It directly affects investigators and sworn officers employed by the New York Waterfront Commission starting July 1, 2023, as well as non-seasonally appointed sworn members, forest rangers, and police officers in the Department of Environmental Conservation. The legislation mandates that these individuals be covered under the same retirement provisions as state police officers and ensures their prior service is counted toward their total retirement credit. Additionally, it clarifies that service credit for state university police officers who meet specific training and tenure requirements will be calculated based on their final average salary. These changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Enacts the "faithless servant reform act", creating a rebuttable presumption of retaliation or discrimination for certain actions of an employer; provides that the employer maintains the burden of proof in certain actions against an employee; limits an employer's remedy of forfeiture against an employee's compensation.

Relates to prohibiting the exclusion of coverage for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint; provides that no insurer licensed or permitted by the superintendent to provide liability coverage to rental property owners shall exclude coverage for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint.

Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.

Freezes the assessed value of real property owned by persons aged 65 or over, for the purposes of determining taxes owed on such property, beginning on the date all of such persons reach the age of 65, regardless of the actual assessed value of the property at the time of taxation.

Maddy summaryThis bill commemorates the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire on March 25, 2026, by formally recognizing the tragedy that killed 146 garment workers and acknowledging the historical significance of the event in advancing labor rights. The resolution highlights the fire's role in prompting major labor reforms, including improved safety regulations and the eventual establishment of workers' rights such as the 40-hour work week and unionization protections. It also honors the specific victims by listing their names and ages, and calls attention to the ongoing efforts of labor organizations and immigrant communities in protecting workers today. The bill is primarily symbolic, serving to educate the public and reaffirm the state's commitment to remembering this pivotal moment in labor history.

Relates to motor vehicle insurance fairness; provides that insurance rates shall not be increased based on certain factors; sets forth processes for motor vehicle insurers to have rate increases approved; allows public access in relation to any proposed insurance rate increases; allows members of the public to request permission to intervene in proceedings related to rate increases; directs rules and regulations to be established.

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.