Asm. Joe DeStefano

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 25% state tax credit for eligible families paying for child care. It directly affects resident taxpayers with qualifying children under 13 (or disabled children) who need care to work, seek employment, or attend school. The credit covers 25% of documented child care expenses, excluding care provided by parents (unless in a certified facility or parent is unable) or by children over 19. The credit applies to taxable years starting January 1, 2026.

Relates to aggravated harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; eliminates the requirement that an incarcerated individual causes or attempts to cause an employee to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, or the contents of a toilet bowl by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material.

Requires certain bills which establish a commission, task force, board, council or any similar body shall have not less than one position appointed by each of the legislative leaders.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3624) modifies liability rules for local governments requesting fire or police aid from other municipalities. It requires counties, cities, towns, or villages that request such aid to cover costs for damage to or loss of the assisting entity's equipment, supplies, or operational expenses. However, it explicitly excludes liability for equipment, materials, or supplies owned or supplied by the state. The bill directly affects local governments that both request and provide inter-municipal emergency assistance. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Includes bonus in the definition of wages for purposes of the labor law when the formula under which a bonus is determined is available to the employer or when the amount of a bonus has been declared; relates to the forfeit of wages.

Allows certain certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants or physicians to be able to be certified as an emergency service technician to service rural areas of the state.

Establishes a legislative commission on article V conventions of the states to represent the state of New York at article V conventions; provides penalties for commissioners who exceed their scope of authority and individuals who interfere with the duties of a commissioner.

Enacts the "motor carrier safety compliance requirement act"; requires companies contracting with motor carriers to verify compliance with safety regulations, maintain proper oversight, and ensure adherence to established safety practices.

Recalibrates the final average salary retirement calculations in the New York state teachers' retirement system for Joanne Halverson by including certain earnings from the 2020-2021 year.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to give the state commissioner authority to establish standards for motor vehicle inspectors' competency and fitness. It specifies that inspectors meeting these commissioner-set standards (and paying required fees) must be certified. The bill directly affects individuals seeking or holding certification as motor vehicle inspectors. It does not change existing certification requirements but clarifies the process for setting and meeting standards.