Asm. Rebecca Seawright

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "expanded pharmaceutical insurance coverage panel" within New York's executive department to broaden access to prescription drug coverage. The panel, composed of state agency leaders (including health, aging, and budget officials), will set cost-sharing rules, develop outreach programs for eligible residents, and report annually on enrollment and program costs. It directly affects elderly and low-income New York residents by expanding access to state and federal prescription drug benefits. The panel will operate without member compensation, focusing on improving coverage efficiency and informing applicants about available benefits.

Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a license to purchase, carry or possess a pistol, revolver, or semiautomatic rifle.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires retailers to post clear warning signs at all entrances if they track customers using cell phones, cameras, or other electronic devices that collect personal data. The signs must inform shoppers how to opt out of tracking and apply to all retailers using such technology for data collection. Retailers violating this rule face civil penalties: $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second, and $500 for each subsequent violation. The law explicitly excludes security cameras solely for store safety, focusing only on tracking for data collection purposes.

Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency; authorizes a city with a population of one million or more to declare an emergency as to any class of housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations in such class within such municipality is not in excess of five percent and a declaration of emergency may be made as to all housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations within such municipality is not in excess of five percent; authorizes other cities, towns and villages to declare a housing emergency after considering publicly available data and holding public hearings.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a regulatory framework for crypto kiosks and cashier crypto exchanges within the state, requiring operators to obtain a license from the banking superintendent. It mandates clear disclosures to consumers regarding fees, exchange rates, and contact information, while also requiring specific warnings about potential scams before a transaction is completed. The legislation sets rules for transaction limits, fraud refunds, and anti-money laundering procedures, ensuring that operators maintain customer service standards and provide transaction receipts. Ultimately, the bill aims to bring digital currency exchanges under existing banking laws to protect consumers and prevent financial fraud.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program for mattresses, requiring manufacturers and importers to manage the disposal and recycling of their products. Producers must submit a detailed plan to the state department outlining how they will collect discarded mattresses, with specific goals to ensure collection sites are accessible to the majority of residents within a few years. The program defines recycling as separating materials for reuse while excluding incineration, chemical conversion, or landfill disposal. Retailers and consumers are also involved, with retailers responsible for facilitating the return of old mattresses and consumers able to discard them at designated collection sites. The legislation creates an advisory board to oversee the program and sets up enforcement measures and penalties for non-compliance.

Requires certain labeling to be used to indicate the safety dates and quality dates of food products; requires the department of agriculture and markets to educate consumers about such provisions.

Requires law enforcement officers to conduct a lethality assessment as part of the standardized domestic incident report form when responding to incidents of domestic violence.

Provides that any copayment or coinsurance amount charged by an insurer to the insured for services rendered by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist shall not be more than twenty-five percent greater than the copayment or coinsurance amount imposed for an office visit to a licensed primary care physician or osteopath for the same or a similar diagnosed condition.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a new eligibility category for special disabled veteran license plates in New York. It directly affects veterans rated 100% disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), allowing them to qualify for these plates under existing rules. The key change is adding paragraph (e) to the vehicle law, which explicitly includes VA-rated 100% disabled veterans alongside other qualifying conditions like certified physical impairments or blindness. This expands access to the program without altering current requirements for other disability categories.