Asm. Nader Sayegh

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to produce and publish a report to assess the staffing and other issues causing the continued displacement of individuals with developmental disabilities from various state-operated institutions under the jurisdiction of the office for people with developmental disabilities.

Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students who do not receive services pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows municipalities in New York to purchase materials, equipment, supplies, or certain services (excluding those covered under specific labor laws) through contracts established by other counties or municipalities, rather than only using their own local contracts. Municipalities must first verify that such purchases would result in cost savings after considering all factors like delivery and materials. The purchasing municipality remains solely responsible for payments and must subject all such purchases to its own audit and inspection. This change aims to increase cost efficiency through broader procurement options while maintaining accountability.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires restaurants to meet specific nutrition standards for meals, food, or beverages sold with incentive items (like toys, games, or digital rewards) targeted at children. Restaurants may only offer these incentives if the accompanying food meets standards set by the health commissioner, covering calories, sodium, fat, sugar, and requiring fruits, vegetables, or whole grains. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $2,500 for repeated offenses. The law directly affects all restaurants serving the public, including fast food and cafes, that distribute such items to children.

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses and provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.

Provides for limited death benefit life insurance policies for persons aged 60 and over; authorizes the attorney general to enforce provisions; requires an insurer to provide consumers with a prescribed "Financial Review of Policy" form when it delivers or issues for delivery in this state an insurance policy or a certificate of insurance for persons aged 60 and over.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the standard fee that New York notaries public can charge for common services from $2 to $5 per transaction. It directly affects notaries by raising fees for administering oaths, certifying acknowledgments of documents, and swearing witnesses. The key provision updates Section 136 of the executive law to replace all instances of "$2" with "$5" for these specific notarial acts. Electronic notarial services are excluded from this change and will continue to be regulated separately. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1341) creates a New York state mobile application for Medicaid-eligible individuals who are pregnant, postpartum, or seeking prenatal care. The app must provide New York-specific health resources, program links, and multilingual support, developed through a competitive state contract. Developers must share anonymized usage data (like user numbers and engagement) with lawmakers but cannot sell or share personal user information. The app must meet state health standards and be accessible across all mobile platforms.

Requires the parole board to provide notice to the crime victim or victim's representative that a parolee or releasee is being discharged or released.

Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.