Asm. Gary Pretlow

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates two restrictions on New York's long-term care insurance tax credit. It removes the $1,500 annual cap on the credit amount and the $250,000 gross income limit that previously restricted eligibility. As a result, New York residents who pay for qualifying long-term care insurance will now receive a tax credit equal to 20% of their premiums, without the previous dollar limit or income threshold. The change applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2025, and affects individuals purchasing qualifying long-term care insurance policies.

Requires that health and welfare services and facilities paid by a school district for a student attending school outside the district be no greater than the district's cost.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses that purchase silver, gold, or platinum for resale, melting, or refining to display current prices for these metals prominently in their establishment. It applies directly to metal-buying businesses, mandating clear price transparency for customers. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and was referred to the Consumer Affairs and Protection committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New York State law to reduce the minimum parking distance required around fire hydrants from 15 feet to 10 feet. It directly affects drivers and parking regulations in areas with high vehicle congestion, such as dense urban neighborhoods. The key provision amends the vehicle and traffic law to update the prohibited parking zone while maintaining the exception for attended vehicles during emergencies. This adjustment aims to increase available parking space without compromising fire hydrant accessibility. The change will take effect 30 days after the law is enacted.

Provides that if a prosecutor withholds information proving the innocence of an individual convicted of or charged with a crime, such prosecutor shall be guilty of a felony with the term of imprisonment being twice that of the term of imprisonment the individual charged with the crime is faced with or twice that which the individual has been sentenced to.

Relates to authorizing non-insurance benefits or services to be offered as part of group life or group or blanket accident or health insurance policies.

Relates to leased vehicle protections; provides that every lease shall itemize and set forth in detail all costs required to be paid by the lessee or purchaser of the rental vehicle upon termination of such lease.

Requires the higher education services corporation to make a determination of financial eligibility of a student for financial aid, awards and loans within 60 days from the day of the receipt of the financial aid application; where the higher education services corporation fails to make a timely determination the applicant shall be deemed eligible for such aid for the semester for which the application was made; allows for a 30-day extension if notice is given to the educational institution within the initial 60-day period.

Relates to the appointment of commissioners of elections; provides that once a party recommends a person for commissioner of elections the local legislative body shall automatically approve the appointment of such person.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7074) increases penalties for individuals or entities repeatedly violating environmental laws that endanger public health, safety, or the environment. It creates a new "fourth degree" offense for those convicted of prior related crimes (like releasing hazardous substances) within the past ten years. The key change upgrades penalties: repeat violations now classified as a class A misdemeanor (up from lower offenses), while higher-level repeat offenses (third and second degree) become class E and D felonies, respectively. This directly affects businesses or individuals with prior environmental violations who reoffend, imposing stricter legal consequences for repeated harm.