Asm. Jo Anne Simon

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include "pistol converters" in the definition of a "rapid-fire modification device." It directly affects individuals who own, sell, or manufacture pistol converters, as these devices would now be prohibited under the same restrictions as bump stocks or binary triggers. The key mechanism is a simple definitional change in the law, adding "pistol converter" to a list of devices designed to accelerate the rate of fire on semi-automatic firearms. This creates a clear legal classification for pistol converters without introducing new enforcement procedures.

Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs to 12/31/2027; prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.

Requires electric vehicle charging stations to include at least one space that is large enough to accommodate wheelchair accessible electric vehicles.

Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.

Authorizes certain shelters for victims of domestic violence to be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy where a single occupancy room is not available.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new legal framework for nursing home operators in New York who wish to close their facilities. It requires operators to submit a detailed closure plan at least 90 days in advance, which must include steps for notifying residents, assessing their needs, and arranging transfers to alternative care settings. The plan must be approved by state health officials before any closure actions can begin, and operators are prohibited from raising fees or accepting new residents during the transition period. Additionally, the bill mandates that local officials and community boards review the proposed closure to ensure it is not motivated by unsafe conditions and that residents' medical records are preserved and accessible.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York state-owned parking facilities with at least 50 spaces to install electric vehicle charging stations in a percentage of spots ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on the facility's total size. The Office of General Services is tasked with installing and maintaining these stations, which must meet specific electrical capacity standards, and is authorized to hire licensed electricians if upgrades to the power system are needed. The law applies to public, employee, and pay-per-use parking areas and would have taken effect on April 1 of the following year. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor in December 2024 and subsequently tabled, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill sought to allow licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for services they provide to eligible patients. The proposed change would have added creative arts therapists to a list of mental health professionals authorized to receive reimbursement from the state's health insurance program for covered care. The legislation explicitly stated that it would not alter the legal scope of practice for these therapists. Ultimately, the bill was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

Requires the owner or operator of a vessel to establish and maintain with the department evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the amount of liability.