Asm. Chantel Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) - companies that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers - from owning, operating, or controlling pharmacies directly or indirectly. It applies to all entities (including corporations and associations) currently violating this rule, requiring them to sell their pharmacy holdings within three years. The law defines "pharmacy benefit manager" using an existing public health law definition. This creates a clear separation between PBMs and pharmacies, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest in drug pricing and patient care.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale of any food or beverage for human consumption containing chlormequat (also identified as 2-chloro-N,N,N-trimethylethan-1-aminium). It directly affects food producers, retailers, and distributors who sell packaged or prepared foods and drinks containing this chemical. The law bans selling, offering for sale, or displaying such products at retail, with a defense available if the seller lacked knowledge of the chemical's presence. The prohibition takes effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, with rules for implementation authorized immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New York's Department of Education to create model codes of conduct for cellphone use on all school property (including buildings and outdoor areas) during school hours. The model codes must be developed with input from school superintendents and school boards, and will be posted online for schools to reference. All public school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools in New York must then adopt their own specific cellphone policies for students based on these models. The requirement takes effect July 1, 2025.

Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.

Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers and educational institutions from requiring employees or students to disclose login information for their personal online accounts. It specifically bans demands for passwords, access to content, or in-person account access, except for limited exceptions like legal compliance or safety threats. The law allows access to publicly available information and permits targeted investigations into work-related misconduct or system security breaches. It directly affects all employees (including interns) and students at postsecondary institutions covered under the law's definitions.

Relates to the establishment of various programs for students in pre-kindergarten through third grade including programs for literacy, career readiness and financial literacy.

Prohibits the search, with or without a warrant, of geolocation and keyword data of a group of people who are under no individual suspicion of having committed a crime, but rather are defined by having been at a given location at a given time or searched particular words, phrases, character strings, or websites.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the penalty of suspending driver's licenses, professional licenses, or recreational licenses for individuals who fail to pay child support. It directly affects people with outstanding child support obligations who might otherwise face license suspension. The key change removes the legal requirement allowing courts or the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend licenses due to unpaid child support, ending this enforcement mechanism. The bill amends existing laws in the domestic relations and vehicle traffic codes to reflect this change.

Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.