Requires comprehensive coverage for treatment of obesity, including coverage for prevention and wellness, nutrition counseling, intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved anti-obesity medication.
Requires the notification of a crime victim or witness of the death of the accused if such person dies during pending judicial proceedings or during any period of incarceration, parole or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1467) adds "to recover after a stillbirth" as a qualifying reason for paid family leave under New York's workers' compensation law. It directly affects employees who experience a stillbirth, allowing them to take paid leave for recovery. The key provision amends existing law to include stillbirth recovery alongside other covered reasons like bonding with a newborn or caring for a family member with a serious health condition. The change applies to all policies or contracts issued, renewed, or modified after the effective date. This is a specific policy update to expand access to paid leave for a defined health-related event.
Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Office of Victim Services to create specific procedures for notifying crime victims about the address confidentiality program. The program allows victims to keep their home addresses private to enhance safety. The notification must be part of standardized procedures used by police, sheriffs, and state police when interacting with victims. It directly affects individuals who are victims of crime in New York State. The law mandates this change to ensure victims are informed about available safety resources.
Prohibits the operation of establishments where animals and/or fowls are slaughtered or butchered for food; establishes a task force on public health risks and animal welfare concerns of slaughterhouses.
Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.
Maddy summaryThis New York State bill (A 2582) creates a state-funded system to provide support services for unaccompanied minors (children under 18 with no lawful U.S. immigration status who entered without parents/guardians or were separated from them). It mandates free legal representation in immigration court, health services, counseling, school enrollment assistance, and trauma-informed care - delivered through an immigration services liaison. The bill requires multilingual informational materials and ensures services won't affect immigration status under federal law. It directly affects minors in New York's custody or care who face federal immigration proceedings.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New York employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on their status as a caregiver. It explicitly adds "status as a caregiver" to the list of protected categories under anti-discrimination law, alongside characteristics like race, gender, and disability. The bill defines a caregiver as someone providing daily care for a minor child, elderly person, or disabled family member (including parents, spouses, or other relatives), while excluding paid domestic workers. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations like flexible schedules, remote work, or modified hours to support caregiving needs without imposing undue hardship. The law applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, pay, promotions, and working conditions.
Requires state employees and the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, and members of the legislature attend annual implicit bias training provided by the legislative ethics commission.
