Asm. David Weprin

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a licensing system for laser hair removal technicians in New York. It requires technicians to obtain a state license, sets training standards including a state-approved curriculum and minimum procedure hours, and mandates $1 million in liability insurance for businesses offering these services. The law also creates a complaint hotline for customers reporting safety issues and forms an advisory committee with industry representatives to help develop regulations. These requirements directly affect anyone practicing laser hair removal in New York and the businesses employing them.

Establishes a pilot program in partnership with a nonprofit organization to improve equity and efficiency in housing for people with developmental disabilities by encouraging shared housing.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets maximum rates for towing and storing vehicles in New York State outside New York City. It caps towing fees at $100 for passenger vehicles (under 4,500 lbs) plus tolls, with storage limited to $25 per day for the first three days. Large vehicles (over 4,500 lbs) have tiered rates based on weight, ranging from $125 for lighter trucks to $300 for very heavy vehicles, plus higher storage fees up to $75 daily. The law requires licensed towing operators and prohibits unauthorized fees, while excluding New York City (population over 1 million) and vehicles under pre-existing contracts.

Relates to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes with respect to certain aircraft; repeals provisions relating to the exemption from sales and compensating use taxes of general aviation aircraft, and machinery or equipment to be installed on such aircraft.

Provides that the court shall not reduce jury awards as excessive in employment discrimination actions unless the court finds exceptional circumstances which compel the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake or corruption or that remittitur or additur is necessary to avoid a complete miscarriage of justice.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a regulated program to allow the medical use of psilocybin, a compound found in certain mushrooms, for treating specific health conditions. It directly affects qualified patients diagnosed with issues like treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, or substance use disorders, as well as licensed healthcare providers and designated caregivers. Under the act, the state would establish rules for licensing producers, setting safety standards, and requiring that patients receive psilocybin in a controlled, supervised setting. The legislation also provides legal protection from criminal penalties for the possession and use of psilocybin when obtained through this new medical framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures students with disabilities attending non-public schools in New York have the same due process rights and equitable access to special education services as students in public schools. It requires school districts to create individualized education service plans (IESPs) for these students and allows parents to challenge decisions through established due process procedures. The bill clarifies deadlines for parents to request services (by June 1st for the next school year, or within 30 days of disability identification/residence change) and specifies that the student's district of residence must provide these services directly or via contract.

Provides access to menstrual products in toilet facilities in public buildings owned or leased by the state that are determined to be opened to the public; requires reporting.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals specific tax provisions related to vessels (like boats) that were added to New York's tax law in 2015. It removes two subdivisions: one in section 1115 (affecting sales taxes on vessels) and another in section 1118 (affecting compensating use taxes on vessels). The repeal eliminates these specific tax rules, meaning vessel sellers and owners will no longer be subject to these particular tax requirements. The change takes effect on June 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits credit bureaus and lenders from using late payments for cashless tolls when assessing an individual's credit score or loan eligibility. It directly affects consumers who have missed toll payments and requires credit agencies to remove this data from credit reports. Key provisions amend New York's business and banking laws to explicitly ban the collection, evaluation, or reporting of cashless toll payment history as a credit factor. The law takes effect immediately, ensuring lenders cannot consider these late tolls in credit decisions.