Asm. Nader Sayegh

Prohibits the release of criminal history or any mental health history records by a police agency, prosecutorial agency or other law enforcement agency of individuals who were the subject of the use of force by a police or peace officer.

Enacts the "no child left out inclusive playgrounds act"; requires newly built and renovated playgrounds to be accessible for children with disabilities.

Relates to electronic financial disclosures of members and candidates of the legislature; requires creation of electronic version of disclosure statement; directs the commission on ethics and lobbying in government shall make available an editable, electronic, readable and searchable version of the annual statement of financial disclosure by January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2246) requires the New York State Thruway Authority to obtain prior approval from the state comptroller before implementing any toll increases. The authority must submit proposed toll hikes to the comptroller for review, who must issue a public report of their approval or disapproval within 60 days. The comptroller's findings are shared with the governor, legislative finance committee chairs, and their ranking minority members. This directly affects the Thruway Authority’s ability to adjust tolls and provides oversight to ensure toll changes align with financial obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a licensing system for sign language interpreters in New York, requiring all paid interpreters to hold a state-issued license. It establishes a state board composed of six deaf/hard of hearing clients and four licensed interpreters to set standards, manage ethics, and oversee the licensing process. The law mandates that interpreters pay fees ($105 for initial license/exam) and maintain skills through state-approved training, while allowing limited temporary exemptions for out-of-state interpreters (max 60 days) or qualified residents. It directly affects deaf/hard of hearing clients seeking interpreters, current interpreters needing licensure, and the state in managing the new regulatory system.

Directs the commissioner of health to contract with an independent entity to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing methodology used to determine payment for early intervention screenings, evaluations, services and service coordination; directs recommendations on reimbursement methodology as well as needs under the program.

Ensures that library staff of free association, public, and hospital libraries, and with certain advice, Indian libraries, are able to develop collections, services, and programming that reflect the values and protections established under the human rights law and the equal rights amendment to the state constitution.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4932) designates January 30th each year as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution" in New York State. It adds this date to the state's list of official commemorative days, honoring Fred Korematsu - a Japanese American whose legal challenge to WWII internment policies became a landmark civil liberties case. The bill has no legal effect beyond recognizing this day for public observance. It is purely ceremonial, with no new requirements or direct impacts on residents or government operations.

Permits licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations; permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older; permits pharmacists to issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes an additional tax on New York residents' long-term investment profits, specifically targeting income from capital gains, dividends, and other low-taxed investments. It applies to higher earners: individuals with taxable income over $400,000 (or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly) face a 7.5% tax on capital gains above those thresholds, with a higher 15% rate kicking in above $800,000 (or $1 million for couples). The tax phases in gradually over the first $50,000 or $100,000 of income exceeding the thresholds. It functions as an add-on to existing income tax, not a replacement, and will be administered by New York’s tax department.