Asm. Andrew Hevesi

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York City to establish a residential parking permit system in specific Brooklyn neighborhoods (including Clinton Hill, Park Slope, and DUMBO) to address traffic hazards and pollution caused by parking shortages. It requires residents to obtain permits for parking in designated areas, exempts vehicles registered under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 404-a, and mandates that at least 20% of spaces remain available for nonresidents with short-term parking options. Fees collected from permits must be paid quarterly to the New York City Transportation Assistance Fund for transit improvements, excluding administrative costs. The system is limited to the specified neighborhoods and expires December 1, 2030.

Establishes a pilot program to provide grants to local education providers to implement high-impact tutoring programs prioritizing low-income or underserved students to address student learning loss or unfinished learning resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits schools in the state from using timeout boxes, closets, or any secluded physical enclosures to isolate children. It defines these restricted areas as any room or structure where a child is separated from others, such as wooden or padded rooms. The law applies to a wide range of educational settings, including public schools, charter schools, private schools for students with disabilities, and various preschool programs. By banning these isolation practices, the legislation aims to prevent the use of secluded spaces for disciplinary purposes in educational environments.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs state agencies to provide a 2.7% inflationary increase for specific health and social service programs starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding adjustment directly affects providers and organizations serving individuals with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders, as well as those offering aging and victim services. The legislation mandates that this 2.7% rate replace other new inflation adjustments for the specified period, ensuring a standardized cost-of-living update for eligible services.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state-funded program to provide health insurance coverage to New Yorkers who lose eligibility for federal subsidies due to their immigration status. It establishes a new state premium assistance program that offers financial help equivalent to federal tax credits for lawfully present individuals who are currently ineligible for federal aid. Additionally, the legislation expands eligibility for existing state coverage to include more noncitizens and increases income limits for pregnant individuals and their newborns, with some provisions funded directly by state money regardless of federal approval.

Authorizes courts, upon issuance of an order of protection, to order exclusive care, custody, and control of certain companion animals be granted to the petitioner

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that health insurance policies in the state cover treatment for peripheral artery disease, a condition affecting blood flow to the limbs. It specifically requires coverage for individuals with comprehensive medical plans and prescription drug benefits, including those held by medical expense indemnity corporations and health service corporations. The law applies to all policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after January 1, 2027, ensuring that new and existing contracts meet this requirement.

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a city university of New York student fare program for trains and buses which provides a full fare reduction for five train and/or bus fares each weekday equal to the standard pay-per-ride fare.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Car Rentals Integrity Act, requires motor vehicle rental companies to show customers the full cost of a rental, including all mandatory fees and extra charges, at the time of booking. It defines mandatory fees as costs required to rent the car and extra costs as charges for optional services like child seats or additional drivers, ensuring the advertised price reflects the total amount due. Rental companies must provide a detailed list of these fees, which can include airport surcharges and young driver fees, preventing misleading low-price advertisements that omit essential costs. The law applies to all rental vehicle operators and will take effect thirty days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New York State's newborn screening program to include five additional rare genetic conditions: CLN2, MPS IVA, MPS VI, MPS VII, and Fabry disease. The legislation directly affects newborns in New York by requiring healthcare providers to test for these conditions shortly after birth, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. The bill achieves this by amending the state's public health law to add these specific diseases to the official screening panel. This change ensures that infants at risk for these treatable conditions can receive timely medical intervention. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.