Asm. David Weprin

Requires individuals who perform compliance functions, duties or tasks to obtain a compliance officer or compliance practitioner license; establishes application and examination requirements to obtain, and continuing education requirements to maintain, licensure; permits the superintendent to issue licensing procedures and to prescribe regulations necessary for the proper supervision of compliance officers and practitioners.

Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities; prohibits municipalities from using funds or resources for the construction of any new detention facility or the expansion of any existing detention facility without approval by the legislature; establishes a committee on immigration detention oversight.

Expands coverage for developmentally disabled persons past twenty-six years of age; prohibits insurance companies from wrongfully terminating contracts of developmentally disabled persons; requires recertification of such developmentally disabled person's condition once every five years.

Maddy summaryBill A 1721 requires banking institutions to notify customers when their overdraft protection service is used. This applies to customers who have opted into services that charge a fee to prevent penalties for insufficient funds. Banks must immediately inform customers of insufficient funds via email or their preferred method, stating that the overdraft service has gone into effect and listing any associated fees.

Creates the health insurance guaranty fund to protect covered individuals against the failure or inability of a health insurer to perform its contractual obligations due to financial impairment or insolvency.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires new applicants for bail bond agent licenses in New York to complete a mandatory 24-hour pre-licensing course covering state laws, bail procedures, safety practices, and legal requirements. The course must include specific topics like bond posting rules, forfeiture statutes, and court procedures. It directly affects individuals seeking their first bail bond agent license, adding this training requirement to existing application steps. The bill does not change requirements for current license holders or renewals.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits auto lenders to charge a service fee of up to $750 when buyers pay to waive "gap" liability (the difference between a car loan balance and its actual value if totaled or stolen). It applies only when the lender has purchased approved gap insurance from a licensed insurer, and the fee must be added to the insurance cost - not charged separately. The policy directly affects car buyers financing vehicles and lenders offering gap coverage, ensuring fees align with insurance costs. It modifies existing insurance and personal property law to clarify these terms.

Defines the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist; requires collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to determine the need for anesthesia services; requires licensing; defines qualifications.

Relates to an increase in punishment for certain actions against on-duty auxiliary police officers such as criminally negligent homicide, assault or menacing of such officer.

Requires the parole board to grant parole to incarcerated individuals who successfully participate in a temporary release program for two years without interruption immediately prior to appearance before the board.