Relates to the purchase of claims by corporations or collection agencies; relates to the inference of an assignee's intent and purpose in taking an assignment of a claim against an obligor that is not an eligible obligor.
Relates to fair pricing for low-complexity, routine medical care to more closely align payment rates across ambulatory settings for selected services that are safe and appropriate to provide in all settings.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public water systems serving at least 15 year-round residents to replace every lead service line (the pipe connecting a water main to a building) by November 1, 2037. It directly affects homeowners, renters, and property owners in communities with lead pipes, as water systems must cover all replacement costs at no direct charge to customers - though water rate increases may fund the program. Water systems must offer free replacement, provide access to properties for work, and allow property owners 45 days to opt out by handling their portion themselves (with inspection). The law also defines "lead status unknown" lines and prohibits partial replacements that leave lead pipe in place.
Requires individuals who practice the profession of dental therapy to be licensed and registered in the state; provides Medicaid reimbursement for dental therapy services.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health care plans (like insurers) to provide health care professionals with a written explanation and a 30-day review period before terminating or not renewing their contracts. It mandates a hearing panel composed of three licensed professionals - appointed jointly by the plan and the professional - to review termination decisions, ensuring impartiality and requiring decisions to be made within 30 days of a request. The bill explicitly prohibits termination for protected activities, such as advocating for patients, filing complaints, or requesting a hearing. It directly affects health care professionals and health care plans operating under New York’s public health and insurance laws.
Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires commercial landlords to make reasonable efforts to re-rent vacated premises when a tenant breaks their lease, rather than simply claiming full unpaid rent. It directly affects commercial landlords and tenants by mandating that landlords actively seek new tenants at fair market value or the original lease rate (whichever is lower), reducing the damages they can claim from the departing tenant. Key provisions state that a new lease signed under these conditions automatically ends the previous tenant's liability, and any lease clause attempting to exempt landlords from this duty is void. The law applies exclusively to commercial leases, excluding residential properties and real estate purchase contracts.
Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.
Establishes the adult care facility voucher demonstration program for persons with dementia, Alzheimer's diagnosis, or other cognitive impairments to provide a sliding-scale subsidy for adult care facility residents who are at risk of losing nursing home care due to depleted resources and to individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid or supplemental security income, but in need of adult day care services.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a statewide program to expand access to qualified, nonprofit guardianship services for New Yorkers who cannot manage their own affairs due to age, disability, or incapacity. It directs the state to fund existing qualified nonprofit organizations to serve as guardians when no family or other guardian can be found, operate a public helpline for guardianship guidance, and build new program capacity. Key mechanisms include state grants for nonprofits meeting specific criteria, mandatory data collection on cases, and annual reporting to state leaders on program effectiveness. The initiative aims to replace unscrupulous for-profit guardians, reduce reliance on social services, and ensure comprehensive care at no cost to vulnerable individuals.
