Relates to claim settlement practices when an insurer refuses to pay or is delaying payment of a settlement; provides a policyholder a private right of action against such insurer doing business in the state who has refused or delayed payment of an insurance claim.
Requires public schools in any city with a population over one million that have students practicing a religious faith with specific dietary restrictions to offer food options which meet such dietary restrictions upon the students' request.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary task force to review why New York City disability retirees are excluded from the Variable Supplements Fund (VSF) program, which provides supplemental retirement payments to police and fire department members. The task force, appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, the mayor, and other officials, will investigate the issue through public hearings, gather evidence, and recommend changes within one year. It must report its findings to the governor, state comptroller, and legislative committees but does not directly alter the VSF program. The goal is to address longstanding eligibility concerns for disability retirees who have been largely excluded from receiving these supplements.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires political committees to clearly disclose the source of paid political communications, including social media posts. Specifically, all paid digital ads - such as social media content - must prominently display "Paid for by:" followed by the committee name, with no exemption for social media posts (unlike some smaller digital ads). It applies directly to campaigns and political committees purchasing digital advertisements for elections. The law mandates this disclosure for any paid communication reaching 500+ people via electronic means, ensuring transparency about who funds political messaging.
Creates a ten year live kidney donor follow-up study which includes a one thousand dollars per year stipend for participants; provides two thousand dollars for all kidney donors for health-related expenses.
Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 15 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2743) requires New York state to pay managerial or confidential employees at least as much as comparable union-represented positions. It applies to state workers in competitive, non-competitive, and labor classes whose roles are designated as managerial or confidential under state law. The law mandates that salary grade ranges for these positions must not be lower than those for equally graded union positions. Current employees in these roles cannot have their salaries reduced due to this change.
Requires the cannabis control board to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license in their district.
Establishes a blue envelope program for persons with mental health disorders, behavioral disorders and persons who are neurodivergent to be provided with blue envelopes to keep their identification, vehicle registration, and other related documents to improve their safety during law enforcement interactions; requires the municipal police training council to promulgate rules and regulations requiring training and instruction for all police officers with respect to the blue envelope program.
Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers or other means of access to individuals who disclose they have difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription drug containers; defines "prescription drug reader" to mean a device which is capable of audibly conveying information contained on the label of a prescription drug; makes exceptions.
