Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.
Asm. David Weprin
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Allows any person who holds a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises to allow players to engage in certain recreational contests.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's correction law to adjust eligibility for prison work release programs. It expands eligibility to include incarcerated individuals within two years of parole eligibility (previously limited to 18 months for some), while maintaining exclusions for those convicted of specific violent crimes, sex offenses, or certain drug offenses. Key provisions require commissioner approval for participation in work release for individuals convicted of offenses involving deadly weapons, serious physical injury, or forcible compulsion, and explicitly bars participation for those sentenced for aggravated murder, rape, or other serious sexual offenses. The changes directly affect incarcerated individuals in New York state prisons seeking work release opportunities, with eligibility determined by offense type and time served.
Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.
Maddy summaryThis bill limits the information insurers must provide to determine suitability for term life insurance policies to just a consumer's age and annual income. It prohibits the insurance superintendent from creating or enforcing any regulations requiring additional suitability information (like investment goals or family needs) when selling or amending term life insurance policies. The law directly affects insurers selling term life insurance in New York and the superintendent's regulatory authority over such policies. Existing regulations (like 11 NYCRR Part 224) contradicting this bill are deemed null and void, requiring the superintendent to amend them.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates October 15th each year as "Tadeusz Kosciuszko Day" in New York State. It amends existing law to add this date to a list of established commemorative days already included in the executive law. The bill has no substantive policy changes or financial impact - it solely creates a symbolic recognition day. It directly affects the state calendar by adding a new observance, but does not alter rights, funding, or obligations for any specific group.
Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) - companies that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers - from owning, operating, or controlling pharmacies directly or indirectly. It applies to all entities (including corporations and associations) currently violating this rule, requiring them to sell their pharmacy holdings within three years. The law defines "pharmacy benefit manager" using an existing public health law definition. This creates a clear separation between PBMs and pharmacies, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest in drug pricing and patient care.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for telephone solicitors who fail to disconnect pre-recorded messages when a caller hangs up. It directly affects telemarketers and businesses using automated calls that don't comply with the disconnect rule. Courts can now impose civil penalties of up to $2,000 per call (capped at $20,000 within 72 hours) for certain violations, or up to $50,000 for others. The Attorney General can enforce these penalties through court actions without requiring proof of consumer harm.
Enacts the "patient privacy protection act"; prohibits ex-parte interviews of other party's treating physicians or health care providers in personal injury, medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice, or wrongful death actions.