Asm. Andrew Hevesi

Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual funding for problem gambling education and treatment programs from $6 million to $12 million, starting in fiscal year 2025. The funds come from 1% of mobile sports wagering tax revenue collected by the state commission. The change directly affects state-funded gambling treatment programs and the commission responsible for distributing the funds, while a separate $5 million allocation continues for youth sports programs. The policy change is a specific financial adjustment to existing tax revenue distribution rules.

Directs the education department and OCFS to prepare posters and pamphlets with information regarding higher education funding opportunities for foster youth.

Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school except for AI used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.

Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's education law to explicitly permit dentists to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations as part of their practice. It directly affects dentists, who can now offer this service during routine visits, and patients seeking HPV vaccines, expanding access points beyond traditional healthcare settings. The key provision adds "the administration of vaccinations against the human papillomavirus (HPV)" to the legal definition of dental practice. The change becomes effective 180 days after the law is enacted.

Expedites the distributions of funds for the supervision and treatment services for juveniles program; requires that eligible municipalities receive the sum equivalent to at least their last approved supervision and treatment services for juveniles program plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York's bingo regulations to allow minors under 18 to participate in licensed bingo games **only when accompanied by an adult**. It directly affects minors and bingo operators, prohibiting minors from operating or assisting with bingo games (though those aged 16+ may perform non-gaming tasks like serving food). The key provision replaces a prior ban on minor participation with an adult-supervision requirement for play. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes the crimes of unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images in the first, second, and third degree; defines terms and clarifies application of provisions relating to such crimes; extends the statute of limitations for such crimes; repeals provisions relating thereto.

Relates to program eligibility for plans comparable to Medicare part D; provides for analysis of health plans by the department of health to determine whether such health plans meet or exceed the Medicare part D standard; requires the department of health, in consultation with the department of financial services, to notify prescription drug insurers of the provisions of this act.

Appropriates $2,000,000 for capital improvements, including but not limited to structural and full remediation of the outside wall of the Kew Gardens, Lefferts Boulevard bridge.