Enacts the "health insurance preauthorization disclosure act"; requires health insurance companies to provide participating health care providers with a list of health care treatments and services that require preauthorization from the health insurance company.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires public school libraries receiving state aid to maintain collections of diverse books meeting specific criteria, directly affecting schools and library systems that rely on state funding. It defines "diverse books" as those featuring characters from underrepresented communities (including racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, religious minorities, and people with disabilities) and mandates that libraries include materials written by or about these groups. The bill also requires school boards to approve any permanent removal of library materials based on educational suitability - not public pressure - and adds a new requirement that libraries must adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights or create a formal policy banning book removals to continue receiving state aid. These provisions aim to ensure student access to inclusive materials while protecting libraries from politically motivated removals.
Clarifies the meaning of actively seeking work for purposes of unemployment benefits when the claimant is a member of a labor organization; defines "union hiring hall".
Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the firearm violence intervention fund to help victims of and witnesses to violence.
Establishes the baby bucks allowance to provide income to eligible participants for the last three months of pregnancy and the first 18 months of the child's life; excludes income received from the baby bucks allowance for purposes of supplemental nutrition assistance program eligibility.
Establishes a state SNAP minimum benefit program to provide a minimum amount of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits that is higher than the amount of federal SNAP benefits.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows local water and sewer authorities to charge fees based on property size and impervious area (like paved surfaces that prevent rain absorption) to fund stormwater management. Authorities can offer fee discounts for income-eligible properties or credits for installing eco-friendly solutions like permeable pavement that reduce runoff. All collected fees must directly support stormwater management programs within the district, including green infrastructure projects. Agricultural properties may be exempt from these fees, and revenue cannot duplicate existing stormwater funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts breast pumps, breast pump kits, and related items from sales and use taxes in New York. It specifically covers breast pumps (electric or manual devices for milk expression), replacement parts, collection/storage supplies (like bottles and bags designed for pump use), and kits containing these items. The exemption applies only when purchased by individuals for home use during lactation. This policy change directly reduces out-of-pocket costs for parents buying these essential breastfeeding products. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.
Prohibits utility corporations from imposing late fees, interest, or penalties during an investigation by the commission; allows retroactive late fees, interest, or penalties if a determination is made in favor of such utility corporation; prohibits utility services from being terminated during an investigation by the commission; requires utility corporations to notify customers of investigations; requires notice to the general public; requires the public service commission to prepare reports on investigatory proceedings relating to gas, electric, and steam service.
