Asm. David Weprin

Establishes through the department of health a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds; requires the department to establish public health surveillance of the unregulated drug supply; provides exemptions for participants in the drug checking program from certain controlled substance offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill, A 1147, authorizes an 11% rate increase for in-person early intervention services provided by approved healthcare providers, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects service providers (such as therapists and clinics) who deliver early intervention care to children with developmental delays or disabilities. The key provision mandates the commissioner of health to implement this specific rate adjustment for approved costs under public health law. The increase applies only to services rendered on or after the effective date, with no additional eligibility changes.

Permits dentists to administer influenza and COVID vaccinations and vaccinations related to a declared public health emergency; requires dentists to report such vaccinations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies, authorities, and local development corporations to prepare financial impact reports before using eminent domain for economic development projects, as confirmed by a court. The reports must detail project costs and benefits, estimated tax revenue for the next three years, and the value of past and future financial assistance (like loans or tax breaks). State agencies must review these reports and may provide recommendations. The law applies specifically to projects using state capital funds for economic development through eminent domain and takes effect immediately.

Relates to allowing for students in certain postsecondary education experience or transition programs to receive awards from the tuition assistance program.

Provides that a great-grandparent may apply to the supreme court for visitation rights with respect to certain minor great-grandchildren where either or both of the parents of such child is or are deceased.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "title insurance fund" within New York's existing state insurance fund, allowing it to offer title insurance policies and clear title certificates to property owners. The superintendent of financial services must establish a dedicated title insurance bureau and develop rules to implement the program. The fund will be financed by premiums paid for title insurance, with all related expenses covered from these dedicated funds. This directly affects property buyers and sellers seeking title insurance by adding a state-run option alongside private insurers.

Enacts the "making equitable and alternative lunches (MEAL) act"; requires a public school to offer a plant-based food option, a halal food option and a kosher food option as an alternative to every meal or snack offered in food service to any student who chooses such alternative meal or snack as an option.

Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release.

Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.