Imposes a commercial vacancy tax on vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts located in a city with a population of one million or more of one percent of the assessed value of the property.
Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, including a payroll assessment, similar to the Medicare tax; establishes a temporary commission on implementation of the plan; provides for collective negotiations by health care providers with New York Health.
Maddy summaryThis bill significantly expands eligibility for judicial diversion programs, allowing individuals charged with a broader range of offenses to participate if they have a "qualifying diagnosis." This diagnosis includes serious mental disorders, other mental health disorders causing severe functional impairment, or substance use disorders. While most Class A felonies and Class B sexual offenses are generally excluded, the bill establishes a new "diversion part" in each county. It also redefines "treatment" within these programs to include evidence-based interventions outside of carceral settings.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's election law to establish rules for designating polling places. It prohibits public school buildings from being used as polling locations (including for "early voting" as referenced in the text) and requires election boards to prioritize public buildings when selecting sites. The bill also allows religious organizations to host polling places without requiring Saturday voter registration if it conflicts with their religious practices, and mandates accessible spaces for disabled voters in designated locations. These changes affect local election boards, municipalities, and polling place operators by standardizing site selection and accessibility requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to establish a program for inspecting indoor air quality in schools and pre-kindergarten facilities. It directly affects all public, charter, private, and parochial K-12 schools and pre-K programs (defined as "covered entities"). Key provisions mandate health department inspections for issues like mold, lead, or poor ventilation; require written complaint investigations; and demand reports comparing air quality to EPA guidelines. The program also requires distributing best practice guides for schools to address hazards like asbestos, radon, and high carbon dioxide levels.
Maddy summaryThe "Total Access to Menstrual Products (TAMP) Act" requires all female-designated and gender-neutral bathrooms in New York to provide free menstrual products - including sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners - to users. It directly affects workplaces (factories, mines, offices), public facilities (county/city buildings, state universities), hospitals, hotels, and transportation (railroad cars), mandating these products be available at no cost. Key provisions amend labor, public health, and municipal laws to standardize this requirement across all covered facilities. The law focuses on ensuring accessibility without cost, avoiding policy speculation or advocacy.
Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the firearm violence intervention fund to help victims of and witnesses to violence.
Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities; requires annual reporting on the number of such incarcerated individuals transferred.
Relates to the menstrual product safety and research act and its creation of a research program to determine the risks posed from potential toxins in menstrual products.
Establishes the baby bucks allowance to provide income to eligible participants for the last three months of pregnancy and the first 18 months of the child's life; excludes income received from the baby bucks allowance for purposes of supplemental nutrition assistance program eligibility.
