Asm. Amy Paulin

Enacts the "safer weapons, safer homes act"; requires the division of criminal justice services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of personalized handguns; defines personalized handgun; requires the division to establish and maintain a roster of all personalized handguns approved for retail sale to the public; requires the division to report to the legislature on the technological viability of personalized handguns.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits hospitals from restricting licensed medical professionals from sharing accurate health information or providing necessary care related to pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage management or ectopic pregnancies, when doing so is medically appropriate. It specifically bars hospitals from limiting a doctor's ability to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and risks, or from stopping care in emergency situations where delaying treatment could endanger a patient's life or cause permanent harm. The law also protects healthcare workers from being fired, disciplined, or discriminated against if they provide services consistent with these protections, while allowing hospitals to limit care only when it is required to ensure patient safety. Additionally, the state health department must create and publish online guides to help medical staff understand these new rules.

Includes implants, replacement dental prosthetic appliances, crowns and root canals as medically necessary dental care and services for coverage under the Medicaid program if a qualified dentist authorizes the procedures.

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of fuel oil, grade number four, in any building or facility within the state starting July 1, 2028. The law aims to reduce emissions by banning this specific type of heating fuel, though it allows local governments to pass stricter rules if they choose. The ban applies to all structures across the state, but the legislation does not specify alternative energy sources that must be used instead.

Enacts the "just energy transition act"; creates the just energy transition task force; requires a study of competitive options to facilitate the phase-out, replacement and redevelopment of New York state's oldest and most-polluting fossil-fueled power generation facilities and their sites by the year 2040.

Permits the state board of elections to join certain multistate voter list maintenance organizations and provide such organizations with certain voter information; requires the state to join a multistate voter list maintenance organization on or before July 31, 2025.

Establishes the COVID-19 pandemic response study commission to conduct a study of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; provides for the repeal of such commission upon the completion of the commission's final report.

Maddy summaryThis bill reorganizes the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey by establishing a new Transportation Advisory Committee and updating the rules for selecting its commissioners. It mandates that the twelve voting commissioners be appointed by the governors of New York and New Jersey with state senate approval, requiring them to have specific professional experience and limiting them to two six-year terms. Additionally, the legislation creates four non-voting commissioner positions to represent mass transit riders and labor organizations from both states. The bill also introduces a formal whistleblower program to protect employees who report corruption or misconduct and expands the inspector general's authority to investigate complaints regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private construction owners to immediately pay for materials that have been delivered, accepted, and meet quality standards, rather than withholding those funds. It limits the percentage of progress payments that owners or contractors can hold back to a maximum of five percent, or ten percent only if specific bonding requirements are not met. Additionally, the law mandates that contractors must pay subcontractors within seven days of receiving payment from the owner, with interest accruing on any late payments. These changes aim to ensure that suppliers and laborers receive timely compensation for work and goods provided on construction projects.