Asm. Rebecca Seawright

Relates to establishing a twenty year retirement plan for members or officers of law enforcement; includes every non-seasonally appointed sworn member or officer of the division of law enforcement in the department of environmental conservation, a forest ranger in the service of the department of environmental conservation, a police officer in the department of environmental conservation, the regional state park police, and university police officers in such twenty year plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows pregnant individuals to sign up for state health insurance at any time without facing late fees or penalties. Coverage begins on the first day of the month a licensed medical professional confirms the pregnancy, unless the individual chooses to start later. The law applies to all health insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance policies that cover prescription drugs to also cover prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. The law applies to standard medical insurance plans, medical expense indemnity corporations, and hospital service corporations. While the coverage is mandatory, insurers may still apply annual deductibles and coinsurance fees that are consistent with other benefits in the policy. The changes take effect on January 1st of the year following the bill's enactment.

Repeals the rebates for stock transfer tax paid; dedicates funds of the stock transfer tax fund and stock transfer incentive fund to various funds; establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program.

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the 23rd Street subway station to the 23 St-Baruch College station.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State laws regarding child support to give judges clearer guidance on how to calculate payments when a parent's income is unclear or missing. It requires courts to consider a parent's specific personal and financial circumstances, such as their job skills, health, and barriers to employment, when deciding if they should be assigned a higher income level than they currently earn. The legislation also clarifies that a parent's incarceration is not considered voluntary unemployment unless it was caused by failing to pay child support or committing a crime against the other parent or child. Additionally, the bill allows for child support orders to be increased retroactively in cases where a parent has defaulted or provided insufficient financial information. Finally, it prevents incarceration from automatically blocking a request to modify a support order, ensuring that parents can seek adjustments based on other substantial changes in their situation.

Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires colleges and universities to run education campaigns informing students, faculty, and staff about the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline and the crisis text line. Under the law, these institutions must include contact information for these services on student identification cards or distribute the details annually to those who do not have cards. The mandate takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to any student ID issued, modified, or altered on or after that date.

Provides for a working families tax credit; directs quarterly prepayment of the credit; provides for a sliding reduction in the credit for incomes which exceed a certain threshold.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires motor vehicle dealerships to receive full and fair payment from their franchisors for all warranty-related work, including repairs, diagnostics, and parts. It mandates that payments for approved claims be made within thirty days and sets a specific method for calculating compensation based on the rates dealers charge their own customers for similar non-warranty services. The law also establishes a process for dealers to declare their reimbursement rates and limits exclusions to items like wholesale parts, tires, and routine maintenance. By defining "reasonable compensation" and outlining dispute resolution steps, the bill aims to ensure dealers are not underpaid for services performed under manufacturer warranties.