Asm. Maritza Davila

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a multi-state agreement (compact) where participating states would create a commission to award prizes for medical treatments that successfully cure diseases. The commission would review submissions, set prices for cures based on manufacturing costs and estimated public health savings, and collect limited royalties from non-participating states or countries based on those savings. It directly affects participating states (which would fund the commission), medical researchers who develop cures, and public health systems by potentially lowering future treatment costs through prize-funded solutions. The framework focuses on creating standardized prize awards and pricing mechanisms across states, without directly funding research or altering existing healthcare programs.

Relates to the assault of physicians providing direct patient care; provides that assault of physicians shall be assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all correctional facilities to install video cameras at every entrance and exit of their medical wards and clinics, and to post clear signage informing patients, visitors, and staff about the surveillance. It mandates continuous recording of footage with secure storage for at least 90 days, restricting access to authorized personnel only and requiring periodic audits by the attorney general. The policy directly affects correctional facility medical operations, impacting patient privacy, staff protocols, and visitor interactions within these medical areas. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new license allowing supermarkets meeting specific size and sales criteria to sell wine in sealed containers (like bottles or cans) for off-premises consumption. To qualify, a store must primarily sell food (over 65% of revenue) and be at least 4,000 square feet, with a $10,000 franchise fee required. Licenses cannot be granted within 200 feet of schools/churches or 500 feet of liquor stores. Local governments can set time/place rules but cannot block licenses that meet these state standards.

Establishes Three King's day as a school holiday for all public schools in a city school district of a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4886) creates a $2,000 refundable tax credit for New York taxpayers who experience the stillbirth of a child. It directly affects eligible parents who would have claimed the child as a dependent under federal tax law and have a stillbirth certificate issued under public health law. The credit is refundable (meaning it can result in a payment even if no tax is owed) and applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2025. The bill requires a certificate of stillbirth from the public health law to qualify, but does not change dependency rules.

Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new legal standards for when police officers may use deadly force. It states officers can only use deadly force if they reasonably believe it's necessary to prevent imminent death or serious injury to themselves or others, or to arrest someone for a violent felony that caused death or serious injury. The law requires officers to consider alternatives when safe and evaluate situations from the perspective of a reasonable officer at the time, not with hindsight. It specifically notes people with disabilities are more likely to experience excessive force during police interactions and are involved in a significant portion of fatal encounters. The bill directly affects police officers' use of force decisions and impacts individuals interacting with law enforcement, particularly those with disabilities.

Requires the office of addiction services and supports to encourage, aid, and facilitate clinical research into the use of ibogaine in drug treatment for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine addiction.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 106) increases monthly financial standards for public assistance eligibility and home energy grants in New York State. It doubles the current monthly need standards for households (e.g., a single-person household jumps from $158 to $316) and home energy grants (e.g., from $14.10 to $28.20) starting July 1, 2025, for all public assistance recipients. The bill also establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments based on federal Social Security data. These changes directly affect low-income individuals and families receiving state public assistance benefits.