Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state-owned parking facilities with 50+ spaces. Facilities with 50-200 spaces must provide charging for at least 10% of spaces (or equivalent electrical capacity), while larger facilities (over 200 spaces) must provide for 20%. All stations must meet minimum electrical specs (40 amps, 208 volts) and comply with local electrical codes. The Office of General Services will handle installation, maintenance, and necessary electrical upgrades, with contracted work requiring prevailing wages. The law takes effect April 1st after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows medical assistants to administer vaccines in outpatient clinics under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It requires that vaccines be recommended by the CDC and that medical assistants complete appropriate training and supervision as defined by state regulations. The law directly affects medical assistants, healthcare providers, and patients in outpatient settings by expanding the scope of practice for medical assistants in vaccine administration. It amends the Education Law and Public Health Law to establish these specific conditions for vaccine delegation.

Expands the definition of mental health care provider for the purposes of the penal law; expands the conditions under which a person is deemed incapable of consent.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize Earth Hour on March 28, 2026, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm in New York State. The resolution encourages residents and businesses to turn off non-essential lights during that hour to raise awareness about climate change and environmental conservation. It does not create new laws or require any specific actions, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to join global efforts for environmental protection. The measure is a commemorative resolution that directs the governor to acknowledge the event rather than impose any new regulations or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords to maintain habitable housing conditions before pursuing rent collection or eviction. Specifically, landlords cannot file such cases if there are unresolved violations of housing codes (like lack of heat, water, or rodent infestations) that have existed for five days or more in the apartment or building common areas. If violations exist, landlords must file an affidavit claiming the violations were recorded incorrectly or not addressed by authorities, and courts can dismiss the case if these claims are false or violations are proven. The law directly affects landlords seeking legal action and tenants facing eviction or rent demands.

Maddy summaryBill A 1906 requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to create a system for notifying its customers about bed bug infestations. This system must inform passengers on subways, trains, and buses within 24 hours of discovering an infestation. The bill suggests methods for notification could include the MTA's webpage, email, or text messages. This aims to provide timely information to individuals who use MTA public transit services.

Relates to the establishment of regulations for administering immunizations taking into consideration the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the advisory committee on immunization practices, any interstate body established for purposes of reviewing and making recommendations regarding immunization coverage and access, or other similar nationally or internationally recognized scientific organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires private entities (like businesses) that submit sensitive records to New York state agencies to renew their exemptions from public disclosure under FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) every three years. Currently, such exemptions were often permanent, but this bill mandates that entities must formally request renewal 60 days before an exception expires. Agencies must review these renewal requests and can deny them, with appeals available through state processes. The change ensures that exemptions for sensitive data - such as critical infrastructure information - require periodic justification rather than automatic continuation.

Increases tax rates imposed on unincorporated businesses and corporations in New York city upon adoption of a local law by the local legislative body of the city of New York.

Establishes procedures to be followed when the body scan of an incarcerated individual, employee or visitor to a correctional facility displays alleged abnormalities; requires staff discipline for staff who have wrongfully denied visitation to a visitor or entry to an employee based on a body scan; requires the collection and reporting of certain information relating to visitation and entry denials based on body scans; requires such law to be posted in visitor processing areas of correctional facilities.