Establishes through the department of health, in conjunction with the office of addiction services and supports, a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds.
Enacts the pro-banking act to mandate acceptance of the New York city identity card as a primary form of identification at all covered entities, including all banking organizations, foreign banking corporations, and interstate branches.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurance companies from denying homeowners or renters insurance, canceling existing policies, or charging higher premiums solely because a policyholder owns a specific breed or mix of dogs. The law requires insurers to treat dog ownership as just one factor among many when assessing risk, rather than an automatic reason to restrict coverage or increase costs. If passed, these rules would apply to all insurance policies issued, renewed, or modified after the bill takes effect, ensuring that breed alone cannot be the basis for discrimination in insurance pricing or availability.
Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract as it relates to certain remediation activities, for sites that are seeking or have received a determination that the site is eligible for the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit, and the work is paid for in whole or in part by public funds.
Enacts the "just energy transition act"; creates the just energy transition task force; requires a study of competitive options to facilitate the phase-out, replacement and redevelopment of New York state's oldest and most-polluting fossil-fueled power generation facilities and their sites by the year 2040.
Establishes the COVID-19 pandemic response study commission to conduct a study of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; provides for the repeal of such commission upon the completion of the commission's final report.
Relates to notifying candidates of designation for certain county committees; requires the board of elections of the city of New York to provide notice to each candidate designated in a petition for election to a party position of a county committee located within the city of New York.
Provides that a student enrolled in an individualized education program during certain school years may continue to receive educational services until the student completes the services pursuant to the individualized education program or the end of the school year during which the student turns twenty-two years old, whichever is sooner.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a financial incentive for physicians and licensed midwives in New York to complete specialized training on risk management strategies in obstetrics and midwifery. By finishing an approved course that covers evidence-based guidelines on topics like reducing unnecessary cesarean sections and managing pregnancy complications, eligible medical professionals can receive a premium reduction on their medical malpractice insurance. The program is designed to improve patient safety and birth outcomes by encouraging doctors and midwives to stay updated on clinical best practices, with the insurance commissioner and financial services superintendent working together to set the rules for the discount.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New York municipalities to add a gender "x" option to any forms or data systems used to collect demographic information. It mandates that local governments update printed materials when they are reordered and refresh their websites and digital services whenever those platforms are updated. The law applies to any local agency gathering data on a person's gender or sex and must be implemented immediately upon taking effect.
