Asm. Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how school districts receive state funding for charter school tuition. It requires districts to be paid annually based on charter school tuition costs from specific past years (2014-2017 and later), with smaller districts (under 1 million population) getting immediate payments for 2025-2026 expenses. Large city districts (over 1 million population) face a $35 million annual reduction in funding for 2020-2021 and 2023-2024 if they received corresponding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) emergency relief funds. A new section creates a system where districts get funding equal to their current year charter tuition payments minus those from 2025-2026.

Enacts the affordable waste reduction act"; defines terms; provides for registration of producer responsibility organizations and service providers; establishes the producer responsibility advisory board; provides for department of environmental conservation responsibilities; provides for producer responsibility advisory board, organization, producer and service provider responsibilities; creates a recyclable or compostable covered materials lists and exempt materials list; establishes producer fees; provides for service provider reimbursement; makes related provisions.

Relates to certain prostitution offenses and fines relating thereto; relates to motions to vacate judgment and motions for new sentencing; relates to investigation into acts alleged to be the unauthorized practice of massage therapy by potential victims of human trafficking; prohibits the possession of reproductive or sexual health devices from being permitted in specified criminal or civil proceedings as evidence of prostitution; relates to services for exploited individuals, services for victims of human trafficking and the interagency task force on human trafficking; establishes the victims of sexual exploitation fund; makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to prostitution, prostitution in a school zone, defense against patronizing a person for prostitution and a motion to dismiss information, simplified information, prosecutor's information or misdemeanor complaint.

Requires insurers which issue contracts providing long term care benefits to maintain records of policies cancelled during each year and requires that such records indicate which policies were cancelled due to, or within thirty days after, an increase in policy premiums.

Opens eligibility of paratransit services to individuals with disabilities or health conditions who are able to utilize the public buses and railroad operated by the authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases fines for violating public health laws. It raises penalties for nursing home and hospital operators from $3,000 to $5,000 per violation, with repeat offenses or violations causing harm now carrying up to $10,000 or $20,000 fines. Excess fines collected beyond $2,000 per violation go to a patient safety center, while nursing home fines over $10,000 fund quality improvement programs for nursing homes. The changes apply directly to healthcare facilities and their operators under New York's public health and social services laws.

Enacts the "Velmanette Montgomery YouthBuild act"; sets program requirements; authorizes grants to eligible YouthBuild participants; establishes application requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework for mental health clubhouses in New York State, directly benefiting individuals with serious mental illness by providing free, community-based support services. It requires clubhouses to be accredited, offer voluntary membership, and provide integrated support for employment, housing, healthcare, and social engagement. The Office of Mental Health must develop a statewide implementation plan within one year and oversee biennial reporting from clubhouses on membership, employment outcomes, housing, and crisis responses. Clubhouses must operate as non-clinical therapeutic communities emphasizing work, mutual support, and connection to broader healthcare services.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1271) prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against applicants or policyholders based on inquiries about past claims, even if those inquiries revealed no actual loss or damage. It specifically bans insurers from reporting such inquiries to claims databases or using them to deny coverage, charge higher premiums, or place customers in more expensive insurance tiers for homeowners, personal fire, or non-business auto policies. The law directly affects individuals applying for or renewing these specific insurance types by preventing discrimination tied to "inquiries" (like asking about a claim) rather than actual claims history. It takes effect 30 days after becoming law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Buffalo school board to submit its annual budget to voters for approval before adoption. It mandates that the budget be presented in three separate components (program, capital, and administrative costs) and voted on during a May election. If voters reject the budget, the board may submit a revised version once or adopt a contingency budget covering essential expenses like teacher salaries and legal obligations. The law directly affects Buffalo residents who vote on school funding decisions, altering how the city’s school district finances are approved.