Asm. Jaime Williams

Maddy summaryThis bill requires life insurance applicants to provide medical history at application through a physician's statement or medical records. If insurers accept the application based on this disclosure, they cannot later cancel the policy or reject the application due to the disclosed medical conditions. It directly protects applicants with pre-existing health conditions who voluntarily share their medical history upfront. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to explicitly include arson felonies in the list of offenses where bail or pre-trial detention may be authorized. It adds "arson in the fourth degree" and "arson in the third degree" to existing provisions governing bail decisions for crimes involving harm to people or property. The law requires prosecutors to show reasonable cause that the defendant committed both the arson charge and any underlying crime, though courts may still release defendants if property harm is deemed negligible and unrelated to other criminal activity. This affects individuals charged with arson felonies who are already out on bail or awaiting arraignment for other serious offenses.

Maddy summaryThis New York State bill (A 2582) creates a state-funded system to provide support services for unaccompanied minors (children under 18 with no lawful U.S. immigration status who entered without parents/guardians or were separated from them). It mandates free legal representation in immigration court, health services, counseling, school enrollment assistance, and trauma-informed care - delivered through an immigration services liaison. The bill requires multilingual informational materials and ensures services won't affect immigration status under federal law. It directly affects minors in New York's custody or care who face federal immigration proceedings.

Relates to the proper venue for an impounding organization to file a petition for a security to be paid by the owner of a seized animal currently in the care of such organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the maximum age for provisional or permanent appointment as a police officer in certain government departments from 35 to 40 years old. It directly affects applicants for competitive civil service positions in the Department of Environmental Conservation, county, city, town, village, housing authority, or police district police forces. The key change modifies the age requirement for the written examination date, allowing applicants up to age 40 to qualify instead of the previous 35-year limit. This adjustment applies broadly across eligible departments, with specific exceptions for military service time or existing employees under limited circumstances.

Requires warning labels on all containers that contain bisphenol A that states it is harmful to an individual's health to microwave or otherwise heat such container.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the process for handling unpaid school taxes. It clarifies that school districts receive 50% of unpaid taxes from the county treasurer and the other 50% from the state comptroller. The key change is that the county treasurer will then repay the state's 50% share through eleven monthly installments, ensuring the state is fully reimbursed by March 1st of the following year. This affects how county treasurers and the state manage payments for unpaid school taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new licensing system for two types of vision impairment specialists: orientation and mobility specialists (who teach safe movement techniques) and vision rehabilitation therapists (who provide training for independent living). It requires these professionals to obtain state licenses to use their titles and defines their specific scope of practice, including assessments, training, and use of adaptive devices. The bill also creates a State Board for Vision Impairment Specialists to oversee licensing, composed of licensed practitioners, medical professionals, and blind community representatives. This directly affects individuals seeking to work in these specialized fields and ensures they meet defined standards before practicing.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans that cover prescription drugs to include coverage for specific infant and baby formulas when prescribed by a doctor for certain medical conditions. It applies to insured individuals with conditions like inherited metabolic disorders, severe food allergies, Crohn's disease, or gastrointestinal disorders, as listed in the bill. Insurance must cover at least $3,000 annually for these formulas, with a doctor's written order confirming the formula is medically necessary and proven effective for the condition. The bill distinguishes required medical coverage from routine nutritional supplements.

Provides for toll reimbursement for port authority of New York and New Jersey employees for entering or exiting the port authority port district, the twenty-five mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.