Amends the definition of "developmental disability" to include an inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of the disability.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all state-approved textbooks to refer to the Sea of Japan as both the "Sea of Japan" and the "East Sea" in any text that mentions the body of water. It directly affects publishers and school districts using state-approved educational materials. The law amends education code to mandate this dual reference in textbooks approved under current regulations. The requirement applies to textbooks approved and issued on or after July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools with 100 or more enrolled students to have a registered professional nurse physically present on-site during all school hours. It amends education law to mandate that school boards ensure this nurse is available to assist with student health needs, including emergencies and health instruction. The requirement directly affects schools meeting the enrollment threshold, ensuring consistent health support for students during school days.
Requires municipalities to set up a program that repairs emergency violations of habitability for residents in twenty-four to forty-eight hours from notification; provides for the billing of the owners of the property for such repairs.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state-funded program to provide grants for business training and support. It directly helps small business owners - especially New York State-certified minority/women-owned businesses (minimum 20%) and military veterans (minimum 10%) - by requiring applicants to submit a business plan to receive funding. The program allocates $5 million to large cities (population ≥1 million) and $500,000 to smaller cities/towns, using most of the funds to award $10,000 grants to successful program graduates after training. The Empire State Development Corporation administers the program and sets competitive criteria for grant awards.
Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act; defines terms; provides that an advertising network shall post clear and conspicuous notice on the home page of its own website about its privacy policy and its data collection and use practices related to its advertising delivery activities; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State law to add "Asian Lunar New Year" as an official public holiday. It specifies the holiday falls on the first day of the second lunar month following the winter solstice each year (a date that varies annually). The change affects state employees and public services, requiring them to observe this day as a paid holiday, similar to other established holidays like Independence Day. The bill updates Section 24 of the General Construction Law to include this date in the state's list of public holidays.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes the two-year maximum sentence for aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony offense under current law. It amends New York's agriculture and markets law to eliminate the cap on imprisonment for this specific crime, meaning judges can now impose longer sentences. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals by changing the sentencing guidelines. The legislation, nicknamed "Tucker's law," takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes clear rules for Medicaid coverage of specialized medical equipment called "complex rehabilitation technology" (e.g., customized wheelchairs, adaptive seating) for individuals with severe disabilities like spinal cord injuries or cerebral palsy. It defines "complex needs patients," sets strict requirements for suppliers (including accreditation, on-site evaluations, and repair services), and mandates Medicaid to create proper billing procedures. The bill ensures reimbursement rates account for the high costs of these devices and requires managed care organizations to follow these rules. Its goal is to guarantee reliable access to necessary equipment for qualifying patients.
Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment.
