Asm. Karen McMahon

Maddy summaryThis bill allows medical assistants to administer vaccines in outpatient clinics under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It requires that vaccines be recommended by the CDC and that medical assistants complete appropriate training and supervision as defined by state regulations. The law directly affects medical assistants, healthcare providers, and patients in outpatient settings by expanding the scope of practice for medical assistants in vaccine administration. It amends the Education Law and Public Health Law to establish these specific conditions for vaccine delegation.

Authorizes occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to be eligible for a limited permit once they meet all requirements for admission to the licensing examination instead of after graduating.

Maddy summaryBill A 3026 redirects fines and penalties from environmental conservation law violations (such as those under titles 19, 21, and 27 of the environmental conservation law) into a dedicated "conservation enforcement account" within the state conservation fund. It affects environmental law enforcement officers and the Department of Environmental Conservation by requiring all such fines to fund enforcement activities like staffing, scientific work, and legal support. The bill mandates that these funds must supplement - rather than replace - existing enforcement budgets and requires annual expenditure reports to legislative leaders. Courts collecting fines must remit payments directly to this account, streamlining how penalty revenue supports environmental protection efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Paul Infanti for his 50 years of volunteer service with the North Bailey Fire Company. It formally recognizes his contributions as a firefighter who has served in various roles including Captain, Director, and Head Mechanic. The resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Infanti as an official acknowledgment of his dedication. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as a ceremonial tribute to a long-time volunteer firefighter.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in the state. The resolution does not create new laws or change any regulations, but instead serves as a formal acknowledgment of the behavior analysis profession. It aligns with a similar worldwide observance and highlights the field's history and contributions to helping people develop important skills. The bill affects only the state's official calendar and does not impact funding, employment, or policy requirements for behavior analysts.

Allows a nursing home patient, or such patient's representative, to install, operate and maintain, at such patient's own expense, an electronic monitoring device in such patient's room.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's mental hygiene law to automatically include Down syndrome as a qualifying condition under the definition of developmental disability for Medicaid eligibility. It adds Down syndrome to a list of specific conditions (alongside cerebral palsy, autism, and others) that now qualify individuals for Medicaid without needing separate assessments. People with Down syndrome who meet income and other standard Medicaid criteria will automatically qualify under this change. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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

Enacts the "NYS health care tax reform act"; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on insurance corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on business corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on pass-through entities; relates to filing fee surcharges; relates to revenues to be included in the health care reform act resources fund; establishes a public goods and medicaid surcharge on misclassified workers.

Maddy summaryBill A 7683 limits the recordkeeping and reporting duties of public notaries. This bill specifies that notaries are only required to create and retain records for electronic notarization acts. For all other types of notarial acts, public notaries would no longer be mandated to keep records. This change directly affects public notaries by reducing their administrative burden regarding non-electronic notarizations.