Asm. David Weprin

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that passengers aged 8 through 16 wear seat belts on charter buses, while passengers 16 and older must also be restrained by approved safety belts. It defines a charter bus as a vehicle transporting a group of people for a specific trip under a single contract and clarifies that violations by children under 16 will result in a summons issued to their parent or guardian rather than the child. The legislation also establishes an affirmative defense for parents if the bus was not equipped with seat belts that were visible, accessible, or in good working order, and it sets a civil fine of up to $50 for violating these new requirements.

Relates to the city charter referendum process; repeals certain provisions regarding the adoption of a new or revised city charter proposed by a charter commission which limit the submission of questions to a city's qualified electors; eliminates the rule that provides that whenever a city charter commission puts a proposal on the local ballot, all other local referendum proposals are barred from the ballot.

Requires certain insurance policies allow patients additional screenings for breast cancer when the provider deems such screening is necessary under nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands insurance coverage for pasteurized donor human milk, allowing it to be used for infants in both hospital and outpatient settings. It requires health plans to cover this milk for babies who are too small or have specific health conditions that make them at high risk for serious gut infections. The law applies to various types of insurance policies, including those for hospitals and medical groups, and takes effect on January 1st of the year following its signing.

Provides supplemental spousal liability insurance coverage for the spouse of an insured who has indicated that such insured has a spouse on the insurance application.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the state's insurance laws to formally recognize business interruption insurance as a distinct type of coverage. It allows this insurance to cover financial losses from business closures caused by property damage, violence on premises, or government orders. The legislation also expands the ability of licensed brokers to sell policies from out-of-state insurers that are not currently authorized to operate within the state. Additionally, the bill adjusts the minimum capital and surplus requirements that insurance companies must maintain to offer these specific coverage types.

Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires colleges and universities to run education campaigns informing students, faculty, and staff about the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline and the crisis text line. Under the law, these institutions must include contact information for these services on student identification cards or distribute the details annually to those who do not have cards. The mandate takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to any student ID issued, modified, or altered on or after that date.

Establishes the retail worker safety act requiring retail worker employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence; directs the department of labor to produce a model workplace violence prevention training program; requires employers to provide training on such programs; requires the installation of panic buttons at certain workplaces or wearable or mobile phone-based panic buttons to be provided.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires motor vehicle dealerships to receive full and fair payment from their franchisors for all warranty-related work, including repairs, diagnostics, and parts. It mandates that payments for approved claims be made within thirty days and sets a specific method for calculating compensation based on the rates dealers charge their own customers for similar non-warranty services. The law also establishes a process for dealers to declare their reimbursement rates and limits exclusions to items like wholesale parts, tires, and routine maintenance. By defining "reasonable compensation" and outlining dispute resolution steps, the bill aims to ensure dealers are not underpaid for services performed under manufacturer warranties.