Asm. Stefani Zinerman

Prohibits police officers from using bias-based profiling; requires that a procedure be established for the taking and review of complaints against police officers for bias-based profiling; allows an action for injunctive relief and/or damages to be brought against a law enforcement agency, any agent of a law enforcement agency and the supervisor of an agent.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New York's education commissioner to create a statewide pilot program improving social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools, requiring every school district to implement it in at least one school within 12 months. The program must use pre-tested SEL curricula meeting specific standards (including evidence from federal clearinghouses and community service components) and be delivered through approved community organizations. All participating schools must integrate SEL into lessons or standalone classes for students from pre-K through 12th grade. The program will be evaluated by the state education department, with a final report due by July 2029, and is funded through state appropriations with an expiration date of August 2029.

Provides for payments for home and community based long term care services; provides that funds appropriated to compensate for minimum wage requirements, shall not be subject to managed care risk adjustment on insurers.

Requires the office of children and family services to utilize a cost estimation model when determining the actual cost providers incur when providing child care; requires the office to prepare a report detailing such.

Relates to residency requirements for police officers in a city with a population of one million or more; provides that any person appointed as a paid member of the police force of such city shall become a resident of any political subdivision or municipal corporation within such city within one year of their appointment and shall continue to reside within any political subdivision or municipal corporation.

Relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment and the availability of certain benefits and entitlements to exonerees; allows for sealing of records, payment of awards and payment of attorney's fees; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill, A 1147, authorizes an 11% rate increase for in-person early intervention services provided by approved healthcare providers, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects service providers (such as therapists and clinics) who deliver early intervention care to children with developmental delays or disabilities. The key provision mandates the commissioner of health to implement this specific rate adjustment for approved costs under public health law. The increase applies only to services rendered on or after the effective date, with no additional eligibility changes.

Permits the witnessing and solemnization of a marriage ceremony and the issuance of a marriage license application or marriage license to be performed utilizing audio-video technology provided certain conditions are met.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a separate license for natural hair stylists in New York, distinct from cosmetology licenses. It defines natural hair styling as services like braiding, twisting, and weaving (excluding chemical treatments, cutting, or coloring) and requires a 40-hour training program focused on health and safety, including a practical braiding assessment. Existing stylists with five years of experience can apply for a temporary license without full training, and military service members get application extensions. The law aims to formalize a culturally specific licensing path for practitioners of natural hair care.

Provides for a priority call system for use in connection with emergency disconnections of utilities, service coverage and oversight of response time in connection with the emergency disconnection of utilities.