Asm. Judy Griffin

Requires the department of health to publish a report on the incidence of tick-borne illnesses annually on the department's website; requires the department to submit an annual report to the governor and the leaders of the legislature; requires the superintendent of financial services to review the status of health insurance coverage for the treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne related diseases and to submit a report to the governor and the leaders of the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-run awareness campaign about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for treating perimenopause and menopause symptoms. It directly targets women experiencing these symptoms by requiring the campaign to cover HRT benefits, risks, available types, associated health concerns, and current medical recommendations. The campaign must be developed under public health law, with specific content mandated in the bill text. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, authorizing necessary rule changes to implement it.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the minimum daily fee for temporary court interpreters in New York from $25 to $110. It requires town and village courts to cover the cost of fees exceeding $110 per day, shifting this responsibility from county courts. The law applies directly to temporary interpreters serving in court proceedings and affects local town/village budgets. Key provisions include the new $110 minimum rate and the requirement for towns/villages to pay for fees above this threshold when interpreting services are needed for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for active military service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (Assembly Resolution No. 598) is a symbolic resolution commemorating May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day. It directs the New York State Assembly to pause its legislative work on that date to honor the occasion. The resolution encourages all New York residents to reflect on the sacrifices of military personnel who died while serving. As a commemorative resolution (not a law), it has no binding effect on policy or federal observance.

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish the state parks passport program allowing visitors to state parks and historic sites to log their visits to such sites in a passport book or electronic application.

Maddy summaryBill A 6326 requires gas and electric utility companies to provide their customers with at least 45 days' written notice before any service rate or charge increase takes effect. This bill directly affects gas and electric corporations by mandating this notification period and impacts their customers by ensuring they are informed in advance of changes to their utility costs. It amends the public service law to add this new requirement.

Maddy summaryBill A 678 amends existing education law regarding registered pharmacy technicians. Currently, these technicians are limited to practicing in specific types of licensed facilities or pharmacies owned by such facilities. This bill expands their scope, allowing registered pharmacy technicians to assist licensed pharmacists in *any* pharmacy. They must continue to operate under the direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performing tasks that do not require professional judgment, such as compounding or labeling drugs.

Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

Authorizes a person who is licensed or certified as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, podiatrist or athletic trainer by a foreign government to provide professional services in this state to the team athletes, coaches, staff and delegations from such foreign government, in connection with the 2025 Ryder Cup; authorizes a person who is licensed or certified as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, podiatrist or athletic trainer in another state or territory, who is good standing in such state or territory and has been appointed by the PGA of America to provide professional services at an event in this state sanctioned by the PGA of America to provide professional services to team athletes, coaches, staff and delegations from such state or territory registered to train at a location in this state or to compete in an event conducted under the sanction of the PGA of America in this state, in relation to the 2025 Ryder Cup; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.