Establishes an office of the state medical indemnity fund ombudsperson and a medical indemnity fund advisory panel to advocate for, assist and represent the interests of qualified plaintiffs.
Maddy summaryThis bill limits annual increases for homeowners' insurance rates to 25% or less unless the policyholder specifically agrees to a higher increase in writing before the policy is issued or renewed. It directly affects homeowners with standard residential insurance policies by restricting how much insurers can raise their premiums each year. The key provision requires insurers to obtain explicit prior agreement from policyholders to exceed the 25% annual rate hike limit. The law applies to all policies issued, renewed, modified, or amended on or after its effective date, which is 90 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates August 31st of every year as "Overdose Awareness Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the existing list of official commemorative days in the executive law, alongside other observances like Juneteenth and Holocaust Remembrance Day. The bill does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it simply establishes an annual day of remembrance focused on overdose prevention and awareness. This designation directly affects New York State residents and government entities, which may choose to recognize the day through official proclamations or events. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Amends the definition of "developmental disability" to include an inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of the disability.
Requires the public service commission to develop a formula for the calculation of a residential water cost index; requires each water-works corporation and municipal water system serving one thousand customers or more to calculate and submit to the public service commission its residential water cost index; requires the public service commission to publish a report on the residential water cost index of each applicable water-works corporation and municipal water system.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all schools to inspect hearing testing equipment annually to ensure it meets manufacturer and government safety standards. It directly affects public and private K-12 schools that conduct hearing examinations. Schools must replace any equipment failing these standards, with inspections performed per manufacturer guidelines. The requirement applies to all devices used for hearing tests under existing education law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes clear rules for Medicaid coverage of specialized medical equipment called "complex rehabilitation technology" (e.g., customized wheelchairs, adaptive seating) for individuals with severe disabilities like spinal cord injuries or cerebral palsy. It defines "complex needs patients," sets strict requirements for suppliers (including accreditation, on-site evaluations, and repair services), and mandates Medicaid to create proper billing procedures. The bill ensures reimbursement rates account for the high costs of these devices and requires managed care organizations to follow these rules. Its goal is to guarantee reliable access to necessary equipment for qualifying patients.
Relates to actions by health care providers against patients; provides that it shall be an affirmative defense to an action by a health care provider against a patient for recovery of payment for an outstanding bill that such health care provider failed to submit such insurance claim to the patient's insurer in a timely manner.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates Diwali (the 15th day of Kartika in the Hindu calendar) as a mandatory statewide school holiday, requiring all public schools to close on this date each year. It directly affects public schools across New York State by adding Diwali to the list of required non-scholastic days, alongside existing holidays like Asian Lunar New Year and legal holidays. The bill amends education law to specify that schools "shall not be in session" on Diwali, aligning with the current structure for other recognized cultural holidays. This change applies statewide, though Section 2 specifically references New York City public schools. The policy creates a consistent calendar requirement for all public school districts without altering existing transportation or instructional day rules.
Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools and to implement a plan to increase the school counselor, school social worker and school psychologist to student ratio to nationally accepted standards and provide funding for such.
