Relates to the use of funds and payments from the IOLA fund; provides that funds and payments shall not be used for any other purpose other than as stated in section 97-v of the state finance law.
Establishes the insure our communities act to implement climate leadership and community protection act targets for insurers; identifies and protects such communities; relates to affordability of insurance rates; assesses covered insurance companies' record of performance at meeting insurance needs; requires covered insurance companies to file statistical reports, including information on insurance coverage in specific assessment areas and disadvantaged communities.
Maddy summaryThis New York bill authorizes state and local governments to create permanent memorials honoring COVID-19 victims, prioritizing input from families and loved ones of those affected. It establishes a dedicated "COVID-19 permanent memorial fund" managed by the state financial officer and parks department, which will hold grants, donations, and investments specifically for memorial creation and maintenance. Municipalities can apply for funding through this grant program to cover memorial costs, with final designs selected via community processes. The fund must keep memorial money separate from other state funds and may invest surplus funds to generate additional support for memorials.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts pet food from sales and use taxes. It defines "pet food" as food prepared for domesticated animals typically kept in households, removing tax obligations for these products. The exemption applies to both retail sales and use taxes on qualifying pet food items. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, during the next applicable sales tax quarter.
Provides for automatic voter registration and pre-registration for persons applying for certain department of motor vehicles documentation, and for persons applying for or re-enrolling in Medicaid; allows individuals to decline such automatic registration and pre-registration.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the state's reimbursement rate for preventative child protective services from 65% to 75% for social services districts that provide eligible services. It directly affects districts delivering preventative care, foster care support, independent living services, aftercare, and adoption administration to children and families. The key change requires the state to cover 75% of eligible costs (excluding federal funds) for these services, as approved by oversight agencies. This adjustment aims to improve funding stability for critical child welfare programs without altering federal funding mechanisms.
Directs the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports, in consultation with the director of the state office for the aging, to develop comprehensive substance use disorder prevention, education and treatment demonstration programs for senior citizens.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 156) regulates smart access systems in apartment buildings (class A multiple dwellings) to protect tenant privacy and ensure reliable entry. It requires owners to provide physical backup entry methods (like key fobs or cards) alongside apps, prohibits reliance solely on web-based systems, and mandates free basic access devices for tenants and children. The bill strictly limits data collection to essential information (e.g., user name, unit number, access times) and bans new biometric systems for three years, while requiring clear tenant notices about the system. It directly affects apartment owners/managers and tenants/guests by defining data rights and access standards.
Requires each school district to provide interventions and special curricula for children with dyslexia or other phonological learning differences or disabilities.
Enacts the "fair pay for home care act" relating to minimum wages applicable to home care aides; provides for a minimum wage of 150% of the applicable statewide or regional minimum wage.
