Asm. Maritza Davila

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state correctional facilities to provide incarcerated individuals with free voice communication services, including calls made to and from their families or legal representatives. The legislation mandates that these services cannot be replaced by in-person visit programs and prohibits facilities from generating revenue from communication services. It also ensures that existing contracts for communication services must end by March 31, 2026, while new contracts are subject to the free service requirement starting April 1, 2026.

Relates to the determination of the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence by the loft board or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by registration with the loft board; provides factors for consideration for such findings; restores certain landlord-tenant relationships severed prior to the effective date.

Relates to the certification of registered nurse anesthetists; provides that for such certification an applicant shall file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, have satisfactorily completed educational preparation for the administration of anesthesia by an accredited entity and pay a fee; specifies who may represent themself as a registered nurse anesthetist.

Authorizes up to two percent of mobile sports tax revenue, but not more than twenty-three million dollars, be used for youth team sports funding to be distributed by county youth bureaus, city of New York's department of youth and community development, and an organization which supports and invests in programs that use sports as a vehicle for youth development and social change.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain nonprofit organizations operating commuter vans, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, or accessible vehicles to use risk retention groups for insurance instead of traditional insurers. It applies to vehicles registered in New York or other states that are not used solely for personal purposes by directors, officers, or key personnel and their families. The legislation defines specific terms like "commuter van" and "accessible vehicle" to clarify which vehicles qualify for this insurance option, with accessible vehicles requiring features such as wheelchair lifts, assistive listening systems, and signage for people with disabilities. This change expands insurance options for qualifying nonprofit transportation providers while maintaining restrictions on luxury vehicles and high-volume for-hire services.

Imposes liability on the state for injuries or damage sustained by persons while traveling on state highways, if the same are caused by a defect or dangerous condition that the state had notice of, but did not repair.

Enacts the visiting artists act to establish a grant pilot program for musicians to perform at schools in the state which receive funding pursuant to title one of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Requires all state and private agencies with mandatory reporters of incidents involving vulnerable people to retrain all staff on reporting to a 9-1-1 operator and the county district attorney's office and state and private websites; requires written materials to be updated.

Establishes standards for the closure of bank accounts in the state of New York to include providing notice of closure and the return of funds to account owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that all wage and cash advances against future pay are treated as loans subject to existing interest rate caps. It explicitly defines "loan" to include advances on earned but unpaid wages and requires that all fees, tips, and subscription costs associated with these advances count toward the interest limit. The legislation aims to prevent lenders from charging excessive fees on payday-style loans by ensuring all costs are included in interest calculations.