Asm. Misha Novakhov

Maddy summaryBill A 1206 mandates that certain health insurance policies must provide coverage for diabetes and prediabetes screening. This requirement applies to policies that include coverage for physician services or offer major medical and comprehensive benefits. Insurers are prohibited from imposing any deductibles, co-payments, co-insurance, or other cost-sharing requirements for these screenings. The screenings covered must be conducted pursuant to a national evidence-based practice guideline, aiming to make preventative care more accessible to policyholders.

Imposes certain sentences of imprisonment for offenses committed while using public transportation; creates the offense of reckless endangerment on public transportation as a class A-I felony.

Directs the coordination of policies and services of the traumatic brain injury program with the office for the prevention of domestic violence; includes the executive director of the office for the prevention of domestic violence on the traumatic brain injury services coordinating council.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State laws to officially recognize threats or harm to animals as a form of coercive control used in domestic violence situations. It directly affects legal proceedings by requiring specialized training for mental health professionals and social workers who evaluate child custody cases involving domestic abuse. The training curriculum will include specific instruction on how abusers use animal cruelty to intimidate victims and manipulate family court outcomes. By integrating this definition into existing statutes, the legislation ensures that judges and evaluators better understand the full scope of abusive tactics when making custody decisions.

Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the law regarding aggravated assault against police officers by removing the requirement that the attacker must use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. Under the current proposal, a person would be charged with this class B felony if they intentionally cause serious physical injury to an officer they know is performing official duties, regardless of whether a weapon was involved. The change directly affects how such assaults are prosecuted and classified, ensuring that serious injuries inflicted without a weapon are treated with the same severity as those involving weapons. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

Prohibits persons who were sentenced for a crime involving unlawful sexual conduct or assault from using public transportation including services in the transportation of passengers, airports, train stations, subway and rail stations, and bus terminals.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called aggravated disorderly conduct, which applies to individuals who intentionally or recklessly block traffic or prevent people from entering or leaving buildings during unauthorized protests or assemblies. The offense is classified as a class A misdemeanor and is designated as a specified offense, meaning it triggers specific legal procedures associated with hate crimes. Additionally, the legislation updates rules regarding bail, allowing courts to deny release on one's own recognizance for this new charge if there is reasonable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime.

Authorizes public transit agencies to hire former police officers as transit security marshals having peace officer status, provided they complete trainings and meet medical and physical fitness standards.

Excludes the amount of state and local taxes and fees from the amount on which an interchange fee is charged for that electronic payment transaction by a credit or debit card network; prohibits a payment card network from altering or manipulating the computation and imposition of interchange fees.