Asm. Tony Simone

Establishes an unemployment bridge program and an unemployment bridge program fund to provide wage replacement to workers that do not qualify for unemployment insurance or other worker wage assistance programs and who have lost a major source of income due to lost work (Part A); establishes the "Digital Ad Tax Act (DATA)" creating a tax on digital advertising services (Part B).

Protects canids by requiring animals which could be coyotes or wolves be submitted for a genetic test to determine genetic makeup; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Permits the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York city for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction, concealment, and/or distortion; extends provisions permitting the use of speed cameras in certain school zones.

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

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of grade 4 fuel oil (a specific type of heavy fuel oil classified under ASTM D396-15c) in all buildings and facilities across the state after July 1, 2030. It directly affects commercial, industrial, and residential properties that currently rely on this fuel for heating or energy. The key provision sets a clear deadline for the phaseout, while allowing municipalities to adopt stricter local regulations if desired. The bill does not require immediate replacement but mandates a transition to alternative fuels or systems by the 2030 deadline. This is a substantive environmental regulation focused on reducing emissions from a specific fuel source.

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.

Requires health insurance policies to include coverage of optional anesthesia for certain contraceptive and menstrual health procedures including, but not limited to, loop electrosurgical excision procedure, colposcopy, ablation, and intrauterine device insertion.

Requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3780) requires New York correctional facilities to allow incarcerated individuals to make at least one free phone call to their next of kin or personal representative immediately before being transferred to a new facility, except when safety risks prevent it. It directly affects incarcerated people and their families by ensuring communication during transfers. Key provisions mandate electronic notification to families before transfer, a mandatory call opportunity (with safety exceptions), and a backup requirement: if a call isn't permitted pre-transfer, staff must make one within 24 hours of arrival at the new facility. The law also requires written documentation if calls are blocked due to safety concerns.

Maddy summaryBill A 6731 lowers the minimum voting age for school district meetings and elections of school district officers from 18 to 16 years old. It directly affects 16- and 17-year-old residents in school districts who meet other eligibility requirements. The bill amends Education Law sections to replace "eighteen" with "sixteen" in voting qualifications, allowing younger residents to vote in local school governance decisions. This change applies to all school district meetings and officer elections, without altering existing residency or citizenship requirements for voting.