Asm. Karen McMahon

Maddy summaryThis bill requires motor vehicle dealerships to receive full and fair payment from their franchisors for all warranty-related work, including repairs, diagnostics, and parts. It mandates that payments for approved claims be made within thirty days and sets a specific method for calculating compensation based on the rates dealers charge their own customers for similar non-warranty services. The law also establishes a process for dealers to declare their reimbursement rates and limits exclusions to items like wholesale parts, tires, and routine maintenance. By defining "reasonable compensation" and outlining dispute resolution steps, the bill aims to ensure dealers are not underpaid for services performed under manufacturer warranties.

Requires insurers to provide coverage for tattooing of the nipple-areolar complex pursuant to or as part of breast reconstruction surgery if such tattooing is performed by a physician or other health care practitioner working within their scope of practice.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance policies, including those from health service and hospital service corporations, to cover medically necessary hearing aids for insured individuals under the age of eighteen. Coverage is limited to one hearing aid per ear every twenty-four months unless a licensed audiologist or registered dispenser demonstrates that the child's hearing has changed significantly or the current device no longer corrects the hearing loss. The law defines hearing aids to include the device and its accessories, such as parts and molds, while explicitly excluding batteries and cords, and allows insurers to apply standard deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments.

Establishes a reproductive health services training and education grant program to ensure health care providers receive adequate training in abortion care.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a sales tax exemption for specific school supplies purchased during a defined back-to-school period from late August to early September. The exemption applies to items such as computers under $3,000, art materials, and common classroom essentials like backpacks, notebooks, and pens. It directly benefits students, parents, and schools by reducing the cost of these necessary items when bought within the specified timeframe. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Relates to annual professional performance reviews of teachers and principals; establishes an optional system of annual professional performance review plans; repeals provisions relating to streamlined removal procedures for teachers rated ineffective.

Establishes the clean fuel standard of 2024; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

Allows for the use of an affirmation of truth of statement in an administrative proceeding; repeals certain provisions needed to make a technical correction in law.