Asm. Stacey Pheffer Amato

Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.

Sets minimum staffing standards for employees performing emergency medical services in the 911 system in a city with a population of over one million people.

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, 911 operators, communications officers, police communication technicians, emergency services operators and emergency services dispatchers employed by the state, or a county or municipal emergency services department.

Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.

Relates to the determination of salary base for members of the New York city police pension fund; provides that the salary base for members of the New York city police pension fund whose employment with the police department of the city of New York commenced on or after July 1, 2000 shall be determined in the same manner as members whose employment commenced prior to such date.

Maddy summaryBill A 8061 creates a "women veterans history trail" to recognize and celebrate the history of women in service. The Department of Veterans' Services will develop and designate this trail, consulting with the New York State Military Museum, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the State Historian. The trail will feature various sites like museums, memorials, and historic homes. The department will solicit recommendations from local governments, individuals, and organizations for inclusions in the trail. Public information about the trail will be available through the department's website, a free mobile application, and digital veterans' welcome kiosks.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal framework for protective orders targeting severe stalking behavior, directly affecting victims (petitioners) and alleged stalkers (respondents). It establishes temporary and final "anti-stalking orders" that prohibit contact, surveillance, and remote control of connected devices (like smart home systems), requiring respondents to stay away from victims' homes, workplaces, or schools. The law defines "stalking" broadly to include offenses like harassment, assault, identity theft, and unauthorized sharing of intimate images, requiring a "course of conduct" (two or more acts within 90 days) to trigger the order. Courts must issue temporary orders the same day if an immediate threat exists, with final orders requiring a hearing to confirm evidence supports the petition.

Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.

Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings on December 7, 2026, to officially observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of the historical attack on Pearl Harbor and its role in bringing the United States into World War II. Copies of the resolution will be sent to various veterans' organizations within the state to recognize the sacrifices made during that conflict.