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.
Provides that a person is guilty of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree when such person commits the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree and causes the death or serious physical injury of another person.
Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program offering standardized health insurance plans to qualifying small dental employers in New York. To qualify, employers must have no more than 50 employees, employ at least one dentist providing 10+ monthly dental visits to patients on medical assistance (under Title XI of the Social Services Law), and employ two licensed dental hygienists. Insurers must provide these standardized plans without changes, covering at least 50% of the employer's employees, and employers must annually certify ongoing eligibility. The program aims to make health insurance more accessible for small dental practices serving lower-income patients.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all eligible voters to participate in general elections by casting a ballot in person or by absentee ballot, with exceptions for primary and school board elections. It imposes a $10 fine for failing to vote, which the state board of elections may waive upon submission of valid proof of an excuse (like illness or travel). Funds collected from fines would be used to improve election processes, such as voter registration systems or polling accessibility. The law applies only to general elections, not primaries or school district votes, and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Requires private investigators to notify the state police when they are employed by a foreign government or foreign national; requires the state police to maintain a registry of all private investigators who have been employed by a foreign government or foreign national.
Requires a 60 day license suspension for any driver convicted of 2 speeding violations within a school zone, committed within an 18 month period of time.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a product stewardship program requiring producers of primary batteries (non-rechargeable batteries ≤2kg, like alkaline or button batteries) to cover collection and recycling. Producers must register with a stewardship plan by April 2026, pay administrative fees, and implement free consumer collection systems at retailers and designated drop-off locations (with minimum facility requirements per county population). Retailers must accept up to 20 batteries per visit from consumers, and producers must meet annual collection rates based on prior sales. The program excludes industrial, business-to-business, and FDA-regulated medical batteries. It takes effect January 2027, with enforcement by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) - companies that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers - from owning, operating, or controlling pharmacies directly or indirectly. It applies to all entities (including corporations and associations) currently violating this rule, requiring them to sell their pharmacy holdings within three years. The law defines "pharmacy benefit manager" using an existing public health law definition. This creates a clear separation between PBMs and pharmacies, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest in drug pricing and patient care.
