Asm. Phara Souffrant Forrest

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New York's "Medical Aid in Dying Act," allowing terminally ill adults (18+) with decision-making capacity to request and self-administer medication to end their life. To qualify, a patient must have a terminal illness confirmed by two physicians (the attending physician and a consulting physician) and make an informed decision after being fully informed of alternatives, risks, and outcomes. The process requires an oral request, a written request signed by the patient and witnessed by two non-conflicted adults (not relatives or beneficiaries), and includes the right to rescind the request at any time. The bill also mandates documentation, safe disposal of unused medication, and state reporting.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York state agencies, municipalities, and public authorities to provide state or local public benefits (like food assistance or housing support) to people regardless of their immigration status, as long as they would qualify under federal law if not for immigration restrictions. It gives these entities discretion to offer such benefits to individuals who would otherwise be eligible under federal definitions (specifically referencing the federal PRWORA law). The policy change directly affects immigrants and local governments by removing a barrier to accessing essential services within New York State.

Provides that the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit amount shall be the greater of two hundred fifty dollars or fifteen percent of the state average weekly wage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers to provide a designated sink for washing breast pump equipment upon request by nursing employees. It amends labor law to specify that the room designated for expressing milk must include, "upon request," a sink or basin for cleaning pump attachments. The law directly affects nursing employees who express milk at work and their employers, who must comply with this provision. Key provisions include ensuring the facility is accessible, private, and not a restroom, with the new sink requirement being optional only when requested. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Enacts the climate and community investment act; prioritizes the allocation of public investments in disadvantaged communities; addresses climate change challenges through the expansion and growth of clean and renewable energy sources; adopts best value requirements for the solicitation, evaluation and award of renewable energy projects; establishes a community just transition program; establishes a climate pollution fee and a household and small business energy rebate; creates the climate and community investment authority.

Relates to the taxation of moneys, credits, securities and other intangible personal property in the state that is not employed in carrying on any business therein.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to allow the legislature to adjust the number of justices on the supreme court in any judicial district. It sets a population-based limit: the number of justices cannot exceed one per 50,000 residents (or any fraction over 30,000) based on the latest census. The legislature may also reduce justices, but not below the current number in any district. The proposed change requires voter approval in the 2026 general election.

Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".

Relates to the qualification of voters; provides that a citizen who is seventeen years of age at the time of a primary election and who will be eighteen years of age at the time of the general election for which such primary election is held, shall be eligible to vote in such primary election.

Directs DOCCS, in collaboration with OTDA, OMH and OASAS, to establish a 5-year reintegration pilot program for individuals being released from correctional facilities to provide supports and services to prepare for release, assist with reintegration into the community, and reduce recidivism.