Asm. Stefani Zinerman

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes July 18, 2026, as Nelson Mandela International Day throughout New York State. The resolution calls for a moment of pause in legislative proceedings to honor the legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who is celebrated for his work against apartheid and for promoting peace and human rights. While the bill does not mandate specific events or funding, it acknowledges the global initiative that encourages individuals to contribute to their communities on Mandela's birthday. The text highlights Mandela's historical contributions, including his role in ending racial segregation and his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 25, 2026, as DNA Day in New York State. The resolution commemorates the 1953 discovery of the DNA double helix structure and the 2003 completion of the Human Genome Project. Its primary purpose is to raise public awareness about genetic research and its impact on daily life. The measure does not change laws or create new programs but serves as a ceremonial observance.

Relates to including rescue inhaler prescriptions for asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases for individuals under age nineteen in the statewide immunization information system.

Enacts the "family reform act"; provides that child support amounts shall be calculated based on the non-custodial parent's income; excludes health insurance costs and federal and state income taxes paid from the calculation of income for child support calculation purposes; decreases the amount of time courts can imprison an individual for the non-payment of child support; requires courts to collect certain demographic information in relation to orders of child support issued, modified or enforced and publish a report on such information; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Council on the Arts to officially designate the Bedford Stuyvesant Cultural Arts District. The legislation defines the district's boundaries as the area bounded by Atlantic Avenue to the south, Flushing Avenue to the north, Nostrand Avenue to the west, and Ralph Avenue to the east. Once designated, this region becomes eligible for grants, technical assistance, and other support intended to promote its cultural significance. The law also allows the council to designate additional cultural districts in the future, provided they meet specific criteria regarding size and shared heritage.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York's Council on the Arts to officially designate "Little Yemen" as a cultural district within the city of New York. It specifically defines the district's boundaries - bounded by White Plains Road (west), Bronxdale Avenue (east and north), and Van Nest Avenue (south) - and empowers the Council to provide grants, technical assistance, or other support to cultural institutions in this area. The designation aims to promote regions with identifiable cultural heritage, like Little Yemen, by connecting them to state resources. This policy change directly affects cultural organizations and community initiatives within the designated neighborhood.

Establishes the citywide leadership team to ensure that parents' and students' voices are represented in all education decision-making, ensure education policies considered or implemented are conducive to promoting student achievement and enhancing the overall quality of education for students attending public schools in the city of New York, and include all stakeholders at all stages of the decision-making process.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New York City district leadership teams to follow the city's open meetings law, which mandates that public meetings be open to residents with advance notice. It directly affects neighborhood-level leadership groups that currently operate without formal transparency rules. The law, incorporated into the city's administrative code, ensures these teams must hold meetings in public, provide meeting agendas ahead of time, and allow resident participation. The requirement takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.