Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5199) ensures that New York residents with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status maintain Medicaid benefits even if the federal government ends those programs. It directly affects TPS beneficiaries and DACA recipients in New York by preventing the state from canceling their Medicaid coverage due to changes in federal immigration designations. Key provisions require the state health department to: (1) keep Medicaid benefits active for TPS/DACA recipients if federal programs end, and (2) extend eligibility to former TPS/DACA recipients who meet all other Medicaid requirements except immigration status. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Requires the board of elections to establish an electronic system allowing absentee voters to monitor the status of their ballot and to correct an unaccepted ballot.
Maddy summaryThis bill imposes a tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in New York cities with populations of one million or more, affecting operators of such flights. Starting January 1, 2025, the tax is $50 per passenger or $200 per flight, whichever is greater. Exemptions cover flights for public safety (like emergency response), construction, news organizations, and flights using "quiet" electric aircraft that meet federal noise standards (10 decibels quieter than standard models). Operators must file quarterly tax returns and maintain detailed flight records.
Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school except for AI used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.
Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.
Prohibits prior peace officers or police officers whose position as such was terminated or vacated due to misconduct from again becoming a peace officer or a police officer.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New York school districts to screen every student for dyslexia starting in kindergarten, continuing annually until second grade. Screenings must use evidence-based, low-cost tools to identify children with dyslexia or similar reading difficulties early. If identified, schools must provide small-group, multi-sensory phonics instruction as an additional service to support these students. The law directly affects public school districts and students with dyslexia, mandating specific screening and intervention procedures under state education law.
Maddy summaryThis bill imposes a $100 per seat ticket or $400 per flight tax (whichever is greater) on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in New York City starting January 1, 2026. It directly affects operators of such flights that aren't for heavy-lift construction, public safety, emergency services, or public benefit purposes. Operators must file quarterly tax returns and pay the tax, but flights using "quiet aircraft" (electric models meeting specific noise standards) are exempt. The tax aims to reduce noise pollution from non-essential air travel in densely populated areas.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows foster care case workers to directly apply for federal education and training vouchers on behalf of children in foster care. It amends New York State's social services law and New York City's administrative code to explicitly permit case workers to request these vouchers, which cover costs like tuition, books, and training programs under federal law. The change applies immediately to all children in foster care within New York State and NYC, streamlining access to educational support previously requiring parental application. The bill does not alter the voucher program itself but expands who can initiate the application process.
