Asm. Jo Anne Simon

Maddy summaryThis bill sets new requirements for who can supervise mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists in New York. It specifies that supervisors must have at least three years of active licensure, diagnostic privileges, and 36 hours of specialized training in supervision ethics. The bill also clarifies that supervised experience gained under certain department waivers - such as in settings operating under temporary authorization - can count toward licensing requirements. These changes apply directly to professionals seeking licensure and those providing supervision in the mental health counseling field.

Maddy summaryBill A 8567 requires New York City marshals to complete an electronic filing within one business day after they serve a notice of eviction. This bill adds a digital reporting step to the eviction notification process within the city. It directly affects New York City marshals by creating a new administrative task for them when delivering eviction notices.

Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs; prohibits inhumane tethering, including during dangerous weather conditions when a weather alert, advisory or warning is in effect; provides for civil penalties for violations.

Provides that persons charged with a parking violation shall be able to make an electronic court appearance unless a locality elects not to permit electronic appearances.

Prohibits the sale of any children's product, upholstered furniture or mattress that contains textile fiberglass; prohibits any custom upholsterer from repairing, reupholstering, recovering, restoring or renewing upholstered furniture or reupholstered furniture using a replacement component that contains textile fiberglass, fibrous glass or glass wool.

Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.

Provides for the licensure of school psychology practitioners; authorizes the use of the title "licensed school psychology practitioner" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of licensed school psychology practitioners; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee); provides for issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances; identifies exempt persons; establishes mandatory continuing education requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2729) requires landlords to offer tenants the option to have their rent payments reported to credit bureaus to improve their credit scores. Landlords must provide written notice at lease signing and annually, detailing the reporting terms, including a $5 monthly fee limit (if charged), and explaining how tenants can opt in or out (with a 6-month waiting period after opting out). It directly affects renters seeking to build credit and landlords who must follow specific disclosure rules. The law does not require reporting but mandates clear tenant consent and transparency about the service.

Provides for requirements for the appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management; requires financial institutions to provide all necessary bank statements for a Medicaid application to a requesting department of social services or other state or local agency administering public assistance or medical assistance within a reasonable amount of time of receipt of such request; requires a banking organization, branch in this state of an out-of-state bank or foreign banking corporation to provide such records within thirty days of receipt of such request.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage, canceling policies, increasing premiums, or limiting coverage for homeowners or renters insurance solely because a policyholder owns a specific dog breed or mix. It directly affects renters and homeowners who might have faced higher costs or denial due to their dog's breed. The law requires insurers to base decisions on factors other than breed, ensuring fair treatment for all policyholders. This change applies to all new policies and renewals issued 90 days after the law takes effect.