Asm. Rebecca Seawright

Provides that an accusatory instrument or supporting deposition consisting of factual allegations by a deponent with limited English proficiency is not sufficient unless accompanied by a sworn statement from an interpreter affirming the accuracy of the English interpretation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits hospitals from restricting licensed medical professionals from sharing accurate health information or providing necessary care related to pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage management or ectopic pregnancies, when doing so is medically appropriate. It specifically bars hospitals from limiting a doctor's ability to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and risks, or from stopping care in emergency situations where delaying treatment could endanger a patient's life or cause permanent harm. The law also protects healthcare workers from being fired, disciplined, or discriminated against if they provide services consistent with these protections, while allowing hospitals to limit care only when it is required to ensure patient safety. Additionally, the state health department must create and publish online guides to help medical staff understand these new rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits lenders and other financial service providers from requiring customers to sign a confession of judgment as part of a contract. A confession of judgment is a legal clause that allows a creditor to obtain a court judgment against a debtor without a full trial if the debt is not paid. The law applies to financial products and services regulated by the state's superintendent of financial services, excluding those already overseen by federal agencies or other state consumer protection bodies. By banning this specific clause, the legislation aims to ensure that consumers must participate in a standard legal process to resolve disputes over unpaid debts. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.

Establishes through the department of health, in conjunction with the office of addiction services and supports, a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that medical evaluations for assisted living eligibility be completed within thirty days before a resident moves in. The evaluation must confirm that the facility can meet the individual's physical, supervisory, and psycho-social needs, and it must be signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. This change directly affects assisted living programs by setting a specific timeline for assessments and ensures that a qualified medical professional verifies a resident's suitability for the program prior to admission.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance policies in the state that cover cancer chemotherapy to also cover scalp cooling systems, which are devices used to reduce hair loss during treatment. The law applies to medical, major medical, and similar comprehensive insurance plans and allows insurers to charge standard deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments for this specific benefit. A scalp cooling system is legally defined as a reusable device intended for medical use to cool the scalp and prevent or minimize hair loss. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2026, and would apply to any insurance policy issued, renewed, or modified on or after that date.

Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.