Permits other qualifying members of a household to qualify the household for the disability rent increase exemption when they are not the head of household.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state-funded program to provide health insurance coverage to New Yorkers who lose eligibility for federal subsidies due to their immigration status. It establishes a new state premium assistance program that offers financial help equivalent to federal tax credits for lawfully present individuals who are currently ineligible for federal aid. Additionally, the legislation expands eligibility for existing state coverage to include more noncitizens and increases income limits for pregnant individuals and their newborns, with some provisions funded directly by state money regardless of federal approval.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies court filing rules for certain sexual offense claims. It exempts two specific types of cases from needing detailed legal descriptions: claims involving sexual offenses against children (including incest or child sexual performances), and claims involving sexual offenses against adults aged 18+. The exemption applies to court filings alleging physical or psychological injury from these acts, reducing the required specificity in the initial legal documents. The law applies immediately to new cases, pending cases, and some previously dismissed cases that are currently being appealed.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands New York State's newborn screening program to include five additional rare genetic conditions: CLN2, MPS IVA, MPS VI, MPS VII, and Fabry disease. The legislation directly affects newborns in New York by requiring healthcare providers to test for these conditions shortly after birth, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. The bill achieves this by amending the state's public health law to add these specific diseases to the official screening panel. This change ensures that infants at risk for these treatable conditions can receive timely medical intervention. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates reporting requirements for lobbyists working with small nonprofits that lobby government. It raises the financial threshold for mandatory reporting from $5,000 to $10,000 annually for 501(c)(3) nonprofits (starting in 2026), while keeping it at $5,000 for other lobbyists. Nonprofits exceeding these thresholds must file bi-monthly reports detailing lobbying spending and pay a $200 registration fee, with reduced fees for those under the limit. The bill also requires clients (nonprofits) to submit semi-annual reports if they spend over $5,000 (or $10,000 for 501(c)(3)s) on lobbying. These changes aim to clarify and adjust transparency rules for smaller lobbying entities.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 9033) creates a statewide moratorium on residential evictions during extreme weather conditions in New York, including excessive heat (90°F+ heat index) and other severe weather events declared by the governor. It directly affects tenants in New York residential properties, particularly low-income and heat-vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by heat-related evictions. Key provisions automatically halt eviction warrants and pending enforcement during declared extreme weather and for 72 hours afterward, while requiring landlords to maintain prior rent obligations and tenant rights. The law replaces informal, ad hoc eviction suspensions with a formal, statewide rule, including public notice requirements and legal recourse for tenants unlawfully evicted.
Requires children under the age of eighteen to wear protective headgear while skiing or snowboarding; imposes civil fines for violations thereof; applies safety in skiing code requirements to snowboarders and snowboarding.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the sales tax exemption for pet food to include a broader range of products such as kibble, wet food, and fresh or frozen options. It specifically adds "specialty pet food" to the list of tax-free items, covering commercial feeds designed for animals classified as specialty pets under state law. By amending the tax law, the measure ensures that these additional food types are not subject to sales tax when purchased. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.
Establishes a state seal of artistic achievement to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in music, dance, theater, visual arts or media arts.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York public schools to provide plant-based food options upon request by a student or their parent/guardian. Schools must offer these meat-free alternatives (defined as USDA-recognized meat substitutes) at no extra cost compared to standard meals, and include this option in all food service descriptions. The policy applies to every meal or snack the student participates in, while allowing students to choose non-plant-based options if they prefer. It does not mandate schools to offer plant-based meals to all students, only to those who specifically request them.
