Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering labor-related legal costs or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers through rates, charges, surcharges, adjustment mechanisms, riders, or reconciliation mechanisms; defines labor-related legal activity.

Allows a bank, in the discretion of the comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance, to arrange for the redeposit of moneys, in whole or in part, through a deposit placement program.

Requires that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Department of Health to create and maintain a dedicated menopause information webpage on its website within 180 days. The webpage must cover key topics including the stages of menopause (perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause), treatment and management options, and associated symptoms and health complications. It directly affects residents seeking accessible, official health information about menopause. The mandate focuses on providing factual, standardized resources to the public, with no additional funding or enforcement mechanisms specified.

Relates to the prohibition of lending institutions issuing mail-loan checks except in response to an affirmative request or application therefor; provides that any debt, interest, fee or other obligation arising from a mail-loan check issued in violation of this section shall be null and void and unenforceable.

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all private colleges and universities in the state to provide free menstrual products in commonly used restrooms for students. It directly affects students at private higher education institutions by ensuring access to these products at no cost. The key provision mandates that institutions supply products (like pads or tampons) in restrooms without charging students, as specified in the new Public Health Law section 267-c. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires large group health insurance plans in New York to cover acupuncture services when prescribed by qualified healthcare providers (as defined under Education Law §8211). It applies to plans covering physician office services or comprehensive medical coverage, mandating coverage for acupuncture treatments but allowing reasonable cost-sharing like deductibles or co-pays. The law does not require full coverage without cost-sharing, only that plans include acupuncture as a covered service under specified conditions. It affects insurers offering large group plans and patients relying on such coverage for acupuncture treatments. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment for new or renewed policies.

Provides for adult changing tables to be placed within an enclosed restroom facility or other similar private facility that is for use by persons with disabilities who need help with diapering at commercial places of public amusement and state-owned buildings open to the public.

Provides that immediate injunctive relief, restraining orders, or cease and desist orders may be sought in certain cases involving voter intimidation, deception or obstruction that affects the right of voters to access the elective franchise.