Asm. Karines Reyes

Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act requiring certain business entities within the state to annually disclose scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions; establishes the climate accountability and emissions disclosure fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New York's "Medical Aid in Dying Act," allowing terminally ill adults (18+) with decision-making capacity to request and self-administer medication to end their life. To qualify, a patient must have a terminal illness confirmed by two physicians (the attending physician and a consulting physician) and make an informed decision after being fully informed of alternatives, risks, and outcomes. The process requires an oral request, a written request signed by the patient and witnessed by two non-conflicted adults (not relatives or beneficiaries), and includes the right to rescind the request at any time. The bill also mandates documentation, safe disposal of unused medication, and state reporting.

Sets base wage requirements for certain human services workers employed in eligible state-funded programs that provide health and/or welfare assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires bars, restaurants, and other licensed venues (under specific alcohol laws) to provide free or low-cost drink drug testing devices to customers upon request. The devices must detect at least ten drugs - including date rape drugs - within five minutes and be manufactured in the U.S. Licensed businesses must display notices about the service and are not liable for test inaccuracies. The goal is to let customers verify if substances were added to their drinks, directly protecting consumers from potential drink spiking.

Requires employers to inform their employees that non-disclosure or non-disparagement provisions in their employment contracts do not prohibit them from speaking with law enforcement, the equal employment opportunity commission, the state division of human rights, a local commission on human rights, or an attorney retained by the employee.

Establishes a quality incentive program for managed care providers that is distributed based on managed care providers' performance in meeting quality objectives.

Provides the carrier or employer a credit against permanent partial disability benefits for temporary partial disability payments made in excess of 130 weeks.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits evictions from residential properties in New York State during winter months (November through April), defined as periods when temperatures reach 32°F or lower. It directly affects tenants in residential housing, preventing landlords from forcibly removing them during cold weather to reduce risks of homelessness and health crises. The law amends eviction procedures to enforce this temporary ban, requiring landlords to follow standard notice processes outside the winter moratorium period. It does not eliminate all evictions but creates a seasonal protection period based on temperature thresholds. The policy aims to address documented health and safety risks linked to winter homelessness, as cited in the bill's legislative findings.

Establishes a twenty-four hour, toll-free hotline and website for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning plus (LGBTQ+) individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, suicidal ideation, or crisis-related challenges, which shall provide immediate support, referrals, resource lists, and other information.

Enacts the climate and community investment act; prioritizes the allocation of public investments in disadvantaged communities; addresses climate change challenges through the expansion and growth of clean and renewable energy sources; adopts best value requirements for the solicitation, evaluation and award of renewable energy projects; establishes a community just transition program; establishes a climate pollution fee and a household and small business energy rebate; creates the climate and community investment authority.