Requires comprehensive coverage for treatment of obesity, including coverage for prevention and wellness, nutrition counseling, intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved anti-obesity medication.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1467) adds "to recover after a stillbirth" as a qualifying reason for paid family leave under New York's workers' compensation law. It directly affects employees who experience a stillbirth, allowing them to take paid leave for recovery. The key provision amends existing law to include stillbirth recovery alongside other covered reasons like bonding with a newborn or caring for a family member with a serious health condition. The change applies to all policies or contracts issued, renewed, or modified after the effective date. This is a specific policy update to expand access to paid leave for a defined health-related event.
Maddy summaryBill A 236 updates the educational licensing requirements for new respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy technicians in New York State. New respiratory therapists will need an associate degree for initial licensure but must attain a baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy or an equivalent within six years to maintain their registration. New respiratory therapy technicians will receive a three-year initial license, after which they must meet the new baccalaureate degree requirements for respiratory therapists to continue practicing. These updated educational standards do not apply to individuals already licensed as of the bill's effective date.
Requires merchants to accept cash as payment for goods and services; permits the superintendent of financial services to provide exemptions based on certain criteria.
Excepts crimes related to sex offenses, crimes against elderly or disabled persons and crimes related to sexual performance by a child from the three-year time limit to bring charges for such crimes against school educators employed by schools which are located in cities with 125,000 or more people.
Maddy summaryThis bill speeds up insurance claim processing for property damage in counties where a state disaster emergency has been declared by the governor. It requires courts to hold a mandatory preliminary conference within 30 days of a claim being filed, followed by a settlement conference within 14 days after a formal case notice is filed. The bill also sets a 60-day deadline for completing discovery (exchanging evidence) and limits pre-trial motions to 30 days after the case notice. These rules apply specifically to insurance claims related to declared disaster emergencies, directly affecting homeowners and businesses seeking compensation for disaster-related property damage.
Maddy summaryThis bill regulates the use of live restraint cable devices for capturing wildlife, primarily affecting trappers who target coyotes and other species permitted by the Department of Environmental Conservation. It requires these devices to include specific safety features: a swivel (allows animal rotation), relaxing lock (stops tightening when animal stops moving), deer stop (prevents closure beyond a size allowing deer to escape), and breakaway device (opens under force). Trappers must check devices every 24 hours and complete department-approved training on device use. The regulation expires February 16, 2028.
Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.
Maddy summaryThis New York State bill (A 2582) creates a state-funded system to provide support services for unaccompanied minors (children under 18 with no lawful U.S. immigration status who entered without parents/guardians or were separated from them). It mandates free legal representation in immigration court, health services, counseling, school enrollment assistance, and trauma-informed care - delivered through an immigration services liaison. The bill requires multilingual informational materials and ensures services won't affect immigration status under federal law. It directly affects minors in New York's custody or care who face federal immigration proceedings.
Provides medical indemnity fund reimbursement for care provided by a family member certified as a complex care assistant; directs the commissioner of health to develop a certification process for individuals as complex care assistants.
