Asm. Al Taylor

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans that cover prescription drugs to include coverage for specific infant and baby formulas when prescribed by a doctor for certain medical conditions. It applies to insured individuals with conditions like inherited metabolic disorders, severe food allergies, Crohn's disease, or gastrointestinal disorders, as listed in the bill. Insurance must cover at least $3,000 annually for these formulas, with a doctor's written order confirming the formula is medically necessary and proven effective for the condition. The bill distinguishes required medical coverage from routine nutritional supplements.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5143) updates rules for forensic reports in child custody and visitation cases. It requires courts to keep such reports confidential but mandates that all parties, their attorneys, and the child’s attorney receive copies upon court receipt - without delay before or during trial. The bill also ensures access to full evaluator files (including notes and data) for review and copying, with courts required to accommodate language needs and disabilities. Failure to comply with these access rules is defined as contempt of court, punishable by fines or imprisonment.

Enacts the good jobs guarantee program to provide workforce training and opportunities for employment for residents of New York state to secure high paying jobs through the acquisition of job skills.

Requires hospitals and medical facilities to notify nursing homes or assisted living facilities upon receipt of a positive COVID-19 test result for a resident of such nursing home or assisted living facility; provides penalties for violations.

Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.

Provides for securities fraud whistleblower incentives and protections; defines terms; grants whistleblower awards for one or more whistleblowers who voluntarily provide original information to the attorney general that was the basis for a successful covered enforcement action; protects whistleblowers from retaliation; authorizes the attorney general to adopt any necessary rules and regulations; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all voting systems in New York to use durable paper ballots that withstand recounts without damage and retain voter marks for the full retention period. It mandates that every polling place must offer voters either a hand-marked paper ballot or a nontabulating ballot marking device (which doesn’t record votes electronically). The bill explicitly bans voting machines with wireless capabilities, internet connectivity, or encoded marks like QR/barcodes that require special devices to read. These provisions ensure voter-verifiable paper records remain the standard for audits and recounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the "Vote in Peace Act," restricts political activity near polling places. It prohibits electioneering (like campaigning or distributing materials), political buttons or posters, and alcohol consumption within a 100-foot radius of polling entrances during voting hours. The law also requires maintaining American flags and voter information displays and allows only specific, marked changes to entrances for disability access or public safety emergencies. It directly affects voters, candidates, and campaign workers by limiting political engagement near polling sites.

Establishes a uterine fibroids awareness and education program on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids and the elevated risk for minority women.