Requires licensed day care facilities to contact a child's parent or guardian if they are absent from day care, with no prior notice given, within thirty minutes after such child is recorded as absent.
Allows an organization included on the federal list of tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of title 26 of the United States code on March first, two thousand twenty-five to automatically maintain their tax-exempt status for New York state purposes; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in New York to cover specific pre-term labor care. It mandates coverage for home nursing visits to monitor expectant mothers diagnosed with pre-term labor (between 20-36 weeks of pregnancy), administration of Makena medication by nurses, and counseling services for emotional support. These services are required for individuals who have experienced pre-term labor, miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss within a month of birth. The law applies to all health insurance policies providing hospital, surgical, or medical coverage, directly affecting insurers and pregnant people with these specific needs.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2276) prohibits chain restaurants with 15 or more locations in the state from charging extra fees for plant-based milk substitutes (like almond, oat, or soy milk) in beverages. It directly affects large restaurant chains operating under the same name or ownership across multiple locations within the state. The law defines "non-dairy alternatives" as plant-based products made from nuts, seeds, rice, oats, or legumes marketed as milk substitutes. The rule takes effect immediately, requiring chains to offer these alternatives at the same price as dairy milk.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from using or contracting for DNA phenotyping, which predicts physical traits (like eye color or ancestry) from DNA samples, in criminal investigations or prosecutions. It bans all evidence derived from this technology from being used as reasonable cause for arrest or in court, and requires existing DNA phenotyping data held by police to be destroyed immediately. Any conviction linked to such evidence becomes eligible for legal review. The law directly affects police departments, prosecutors, and criminal court proceedings by eliminating a specific investigative tool.
Declares a policy of equal treatment of people of all races, cultures, religions, incomes, education levels, disabilities, gender identity/expression and sexual preference in the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill permits veterinarians to provide telehealth services under specific conditions, directly affecting veterinarians and pet owners seeking remote care. Key requirements include verifying the veterinarian's identity and license, ensuring privacy compliance, using professional judgment to determine if telehealth is appropriate, and having sufficient knowledge of the animal (via recent in-person exams or electronic records). Veterinarians must obtain client consent before telehealth services, maintain records of consent, and follow the same care standards as in-person visits. The bill defines telehealth as using electronic tools for diagnosis, treatment, and care management - not just email or fax - while clarifying that prescriptions remain subject to existing practice scope rules.
Establishes a five-year window for any entity participating in the New York state supportive housing program (NYSSHP) in good standing with such program to participate in a request for proposal to increase their contract rates up to ESSHI levels.
Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for those who are excluded from federal SNAP benefits solely due to immigration status; outlines eligibility requirements of applicants and operational requirements of the office of temporary and disability assistance.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases New York's Medicaid savings exemption limit from approximately $225,000 to $300,000 for household resources (excluding retirement accounts). It directly affects disabled adults aged 16-64 who meet income and resource criteria, allowing them to retain more savings while qualifying for Medicaid. The key change simplifies the asset limit to a flat $300,000 threshold for one- or two-person households, replacing a previous percentage-based calculation. The policy takes effect January 1, 2026, pending federal funding approval.
