Asm. Rebecca Seawright

Maddy summaryThis bill increases civil penalties for gas and electric utility companies that fail to comply with New York's public service regulations. It raises fines for violations from $100,000 to $2 million per offense (or up to 4% of annual revenue for combination utilities) and changes how ongoing violations are penalized. The key provision sets penalties based on either a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the company's annual intrastate gross operating revenue (excluding government taxes/revenues), whichever is greater. It directly affects combination gas and electric corporations found non-compliant by the Public Service Commission. The changes apply to violations of the Public Service Law, with penalties assessed for each distinct violation or the full duration of ongoing non-compliance.

Maddy summaryBill A 4015 seeks to increase the financial penalties for certain speeding violations, directly affecting drivers convicted of these offenses. It raises the maximum fine for exceeding the speed limit by up to ten miles per hour, from $150 to $175. For drivers caught speeding more than thirty miles per hour over the limit, the maximum fine increases from $600 to $700. These revised penalties will apply to violations occurring on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits candidates and political committees from using campaign funds for personal expenses unrelated to elections or public office. It specifically bans spending on household costs (like mortgage or utilities), personal clothing, tuition, family salaries, entertainment, and country club dues unless directly tied to campaign activities or official duties. The law defines "personal use" as expenses benefiting the candidate personally or covering normal living costs that would exist regardless of the campaign. Exceptions allow campaign funds to cover legitimate office-related costs or expenses not reimbursed by the government. The bill clarifies these rules to prevent misuse of donated money while maintaining flexibility for campaign necessities.

Includes nurse practitioners as a provider of services for purposes of collaborative drug therapy management; makes the authorization for pharmacists to perform such management permanent.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3603) creates a statewide program to provide training and support for informal caregivers. It defines "person in need of assistance" broadly (including those needing help with daily tasks due to age or disability) and expands the definition of "informal caregiver" to include family members or others providing care who may not live in the same household (e.g., older adults caring for minor relatives). Key provisions require the state director to develop training curricula covering health knowledge, stress management, and resource access, fund caregiver resource centers and networks, and issue annual reports on program effectiveness. The law directly affects caregivers and the people they support, aiming to improve care quality through structured training.

Relates to the recall of a class B firefighting foam; prohibits the sale or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment that contains intentionally added PFAS.

Designates all agents employed by the city of New York police department in the titles of traffic enforcement agent I and traffic enforcement agent II as peace officers.

Repeals certain provisions relating to use tax exemptions for certain race horses; prevents nonresident race horse owners from avoiding use tax in certain situations.

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a 2011 law that imposed a spending cap on the state's Medicaid program, specifically removing Sections 91 and 92 of Chapter 59. It directly affects how the state Department of Health manages Medicaid funding by eliminating the annual growth limit on state funds for Medicaid. The key mechanism is the complete removal of these specific legal provisions, allowing Medicaid spending to increase without the previous restriction. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.