Asm. Amy Paulin

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how New York State funds pre-kindergarten programs outside New York City. It repeals the previous requirement for competitive selection of programs and instead guarantees funding sufficient to cover all qualifying programs in non-NYC regions. The key change ensures that every eligible pre-K program in these areas receives full funding based on need, rather than competing for limited slots. The bill also maintains the $300 million annual allocation specifically for New York City programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law to make it a crime to intentionally remove or tamper with a sexually protective device (like a condom or diaphragm) without consent during agreed-upon sexual activity, or to knowingly use a tampered device. It specifically prohibits three actions: removing protection without consent during sex, using a device known to be tampered with, or lying about using protection when none was used or it was ineffective. The law directly affects individuals engaging in sexual activity where protection was mutually agreed upon but compromised without consent. It defines "sexually protective device" to include common items like condoms, spermicide, and dental dams. The bill would take effect November 1, 2025, if passed.

Requires that public schools provide instruction on climate change, including but not limited to identifying the causes and impacts of climate change on individuals, environments and communities, and learning to evaluate solutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State's funding mechanism for home health care services to better meet community needs. It allocates annual state funds (based on population or minimum $200,000 per region) to certified home health agencies, targeting underserved areas, high-need populations, and staffing challenges. Key provisions require agencies to demonstrate service to vulnerable groups, support recruitment/retention for nurses and staff, and use funds for technology to improve care delivery. The bill directly affects home health agencies by providing new funding streams to expand access and address rising demand driven by an aging population and complex medical needs.

Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months; requires a temporary health care services agency to annually submit to the department of health copies of all contracts between the agency and a health care entity to which it assigns or refers health care personnel.

Relates to energy services companies; authorizes ESCO's to only enroll new or renew existing residential or small non-residential customers in gas or electric service if certain conditions are met.

Requires stretch limousines to be retired from use after ten years from manufacture or the accumulation of three hundred fifty thousand miles, whichever comes first.

Relates to the confidentiality and expungement of records in juvenile delinquency cases in the family court; requires certain records to be expunged automatically.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires election commissioners and key staff at county election boards to complete mandatory training. New commissioners must finish a 30-hour initial course within six months of appointment, while all staff must complete a 3-hour annual refresher by June 1 each year. The state board of elections will develop the curriculum and provide training, including web-based options. Failure to complete training results in the state board notifying the county legislature, city council, and local party chair.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires ticket distributors in New York to refund the full purchase price of event tickets within 45 days if the event is canceled or rescheduled. It directly affects ticket buyers for concerts, sports, theater, and other live events held in New York. The key mechanism mandates that distributors hold advance payments in escrow accounts and process refunds automatically within the 45-day window after the original event date, without requiring buyers to request refunds.