Asm. Phara Souffrant Forrest

Enacts the "Customer Savings and Reliability Act" in relation to regional affordable gas transition plans to guide an orderly, affordable, and equitable right-sizing of the utility gas system in a manner that aligns with climate justice and emissions reduction provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires certain public water systems (serving at least 15 year-round residents or 25 regularly) to identify lead service lines connecting water mains to properties. It defines "lead service line" broadly, including galvanized pipes downstream of lead lines or where lead connectors are used. Water systems must obtain property owner or occupant consent for free inspections, with a 30-day response window; if consent isn't received, occupants may provide consent. Inspections must occur within 60 days of consent, focusing solely on identification, not removal, of lead service lines.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the residency requirement for family members to inherit rent-stabilized housing from two years to one year. It directly affects family members (as defined by law) of tenants who permanently vacate a unit, including senior citizens or disabled individuals meeting the same one-year standard. Key provisions clarify that temporary absences for reasons like military service, education, hospitalization, or employment do not interrupt the required residency period. The change simplifies succession rules for existing rent-stabilized units, making it easier for qualifying family members to take over tenancy without meeting the previous longer residency threshold.

Eliminates provisions exempting employees with disabilities from the minimum wage law; provides that laws or minimum wage orders that authorize an employer to pay a wage that is less than the minimum wage are valid provided that under such laws or orders an employee with a disability is paid the same wage as an employee in a comparable position that does not have a disability.

Relates to the transparency and quality of care of operators of adult care facilities; requires certain applicants for adult care facilities to provide an opportunity for public comment on the application.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1724, "Hunger-Free Campus Act") creates a grant program to address student food insecurity at public colleges and universities. It requires qualifying campuses to meet specific standards - including establishing student-inclusive task forces, providing SNAP enrollment assistance, operating food pantries, and hosting awareness events - to earn "hunger-free campus" designation. Public institutions meeting these criteria receive competitive grants to fund food security initiatives like meal vouchers, pantry access, and SNAP outreach. The program mandates annual student hunger surveys and requires a two-year report to state leaders detailing grant usage, student impacts, and recommendations for future funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5549) increases New York State's child tax credit for families with children under age four. It raises the credit rate from 33% to 66% of the federal child tax credit amount for qualifying children under four, effectively doubling the state credit for this age group. The change applies to taxpayers filing for 2026 tax returns and directly benefits New York residents with young children who meet federal qualifying criteria. The policy modifies the state tax law without altering federal rules, focusing on targeted financial support for low-to-moderate-income families with infants and toddlers.

Requires instruction in arts and music education to be incorporated into curriculums for all public school students; requires school districts to ensure that appropriately certified teachers are providing such education; authorizes rules and regulations consistent with such provisions.

Includes correctional facilities and local correctional facilities as publicly-assisted housing accommodations for purposes of the division of human rights; defines correctional facilities and local correctional facilities.

Relates to authorizing the payment of costs, up to eighty dollars, of diapers for an eligible child two years of age or younger for children receiving safety net assistance.