Asm. Misha Novakhov

Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to reimburse certain individuals from transit deserts when they travel into the central business district who need medical treatment or are providing religious services; provides that such reimbursement shall be one hundred percent of all associated fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax deduction for homeowners in cities with a population of one million or more. It allows them to deduct costs paid for repairing sidewalk violations on sidewalks adjacent to their property. The deduction applies to expenses incurred during the taxable year, covering repairs required to address code violations. Only homeowners in large cities qualify under this provision.

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations, including criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and unlawful manufacture of methamphetamines.

Prohibits state funding of any degree-granting institution of higher education if such institution permits terrorist organizations or activities in support of such organizations on campus; prohibits any student group or organization of receiving funding from the degree-granting institution if such group or organization directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or engages in any terrorist advocacy or activities on campus.

Prohibits municipalities from transferring primary investigating authority of vehicle collisions that result in serious injury or death from the police to a non-law enforcement agency.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires schools to accept a standardized medical immunization exemption form signed by a licensed healthcare provider. It directly affects students who cannot receive certain vaccines due to health reasons and the schools they attend. The form must include parent/guardian details, child information, the specific medical reason, and the provider's license details, covering diseases like measles, polio, and influenza. The bill eliminates additional state requirements for these exemptions, ensuring the form alone satisfies school admission policies under existing law.

Relates to exemptions from sales and use tax for books, candy, pictures, posters, trinkets, or any item containing a logo, collectable or seasonal item sold at a book fair or program.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes specific eligibility restrictions for Medicaid home care services in New York. It repeals a provision requiring individuals seeking home care to meet strict activity-of-daily-living criteria (like needing assistance with multiple tasks) or dementia-related supervision levels. The change directly affects Medicaid recipients needing home care services, particularly those with dementia or Alzheimer's who previously faced these barriers. The policy shift simplifies eligibility by eliminating these prior requirements for people applying on or after October 1, 2020. The bill modifies New York's social services law to broaden access to home care services under Medicaid.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows companies to compare insurance quotes from multiple brokers without needing to sign binding contracts with them. It amends insurance law to clarify that companies aren't required to have formal agreements for evaluating policies, bonds, annuities, or retirement plans. The change gives businesses greater flexibility when shopping for insurance by removing prior commitment barriers. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Establishes the "Purple Star School Program" to assist military-connected students and to recognize the value of military service and civic responsibility.