Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs from being counted as assets when determining eligibility for New York public assistance programs like food stamps or cash aid. It directly affects households receiving these benefits by preventing retirement savings from reducing their assistance amounts. The key provision adds IRAs and Roth IRAs to a list of already exempt resources (such as primary homes and limited vehicle funds) under Section 131-n of the Social Services Law. This change ensures retirement savings are not factored into household asset calculations for public assistance eligibility. The exemption applies immediately but is tied to the expiration of the underlying section.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all trains and train stations operated by public transit authorities in New York to have opioid antagonists (like naloxone) available for overdose emergencies. It directly affects public transit systems, mandating that they stock these medications and provide employee training on their use. Key provisions include amending the Railroad Law to add opioid antagonists to required first-aid kits on locomotives and updating public health and transit authority laws to require the availability of naloxone and staff training. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, with implementation plans due within 180 days for some authorities.

Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.

Relates to redetermination based on increases in income for a tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities.

Imposes an excise tax on any taxpayer engaged in the trade or business of digital asset mining; provides that taxes, interest, and penalties collected or received from such taxes shall be used for prompt assistance to utility customers enrolled in energy affordability programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits anyone under twelve years old from entering gun shows. It directly affects children under 12 by restricting their access to these events. The key provision adds a new requirement to existing law (Section 896 of the General Business Law) explicitly banning entry for minors under 12, separate from existing background check rules for firearm sales. The bill does not change firearm sale regulations or background check processes.

Limits the animal dealers that are exempt under the provisions of article 7 of the agriculture and markets law relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs; applies provisions to dealers licensed as a class A dealer under the Federal Animal Welfare Act that sells dogs exclusively to USDA registered research facilities.

Establishes the healthy and safe students act; requires comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which includes a model curricula for comprehensive sexuality education and at a minimum conforms to the content and scope of national sexuality education standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows taxpayers to deduct interest paid on qualified student loans from their federal adjusted gross income (AGI). It directly affects individuals with student loan debt who itemize deductions or meet specific income thresholds. The key provision adds a new tax law section requiring this deduction, aligning with existing federal rules under 26 USC § 221. The change applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and would reduce taxable income for eligible borrowers.