Asm. Chantel Jackson

Enacts the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"; prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense; establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.

Enacts the "family reform act"; provides that child support amounts shall be calculated based on the non-custodial parent's income; excludes health insurance costs and federal and state income taxes paid from the calculation of income for child support calculation purposes; decreases the amount of time courts can imprison an individual for the non-payment of child support; requires courts to collect certain demographic information in relation to orders of child support issued, modified or enforced and publish a report on such information; makes related provisions.

Establishes a pilot program to provide grants to local education providers to implement high-impact tutoring programs prioritizing low-income or underserved students to address student learning loss or unfinished learning resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state-funded program to provide health insurance coverage to New Yorkers who lose eligibility for federal subsidies due to their immigration status. It establishes a new state premium assistance program that offers financial help equivalent to federal tax credits for lawfully present individuals who are currently ineligible for federal aid. Additionally, the legislation expands eligibility for existing state coverage to include more noncitizens and increases income limits for pregnant individuals and their newborns, with some provisions funded directly by state money regardless of federal approval.

Establishes minority youth-owned business enterprises in the state of New York and the city of New York; creates certain contracting opportunities for members of minority youth-owned business enterprises; establishes an implementation program and oversight committee for minority youth-owned business enterprises.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as "Shannon's Law," lowers the age for annual mammograms in large group insurance plans from 35 to 30. It requires insurers to cover yearly screenings for individuals aged 30 through 39 when a doctor recommends them and deems the test medically necessary. The law also maintains existing coverage for baseline mammograms for ages 35 to 39 and annual screenings for those 40 and older. Directly affecting large group policyholders, the measure expands access to breast cancer screening for younger women while leaving other age groups and policy types unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State schools to include water safety education for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It mandates that the state's education board ensure lessons cover identifying drowning risks, understanding safe behaviors for children and adults, and learning how to respond to water emergencies. The law gives the board flexibility to integrate these lessons into existing classes through methods like interactive assemblies or in-classroom activities. Once passed, the education board will create specific rules to guide how schools implement this new curriculum.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates reporting requirements for lobbyists working with small nonprofits that lobby government. It raises the financial threshold for mandatory reporting from $5,000 to $10,000 annually for 501(c)(3) nonprofits (starting in 2026), while keeping it at $5,000 for other lobbyists. Nonprofits exceeding these thresholds must file bi-monthly reports detailing lobbying spending and pay a $200 registration fee, with reduced fees for those under the limit. The bill also requires clients (nonprofits) to submit semi-annual reports if they spend over $5,000 (or $10,000 for 501(c)(3)s) on lobbying. These changes aim to clarify and adjust transparency rules for smaller lobbying entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York State. The resolution highlights the significant health disparities Black women face, noting they are up to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. By designating this week, the legislature aims to increase awareness and encourage community efforts focused on improving maternal health outcomes. The bill is a symbolic gesture that does not create new laws or funding but serves to draw attention to the issue.

Provides representation to veterans that are at or below four hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines for matters involving children, sustenance and real property proceedings.