Asm. MaryJane Shimsky

Limits the identification of individuals who provide face-to-face care to or direct observation of a patient to their employee identification number, first name and first initial of last name when full name identification may place the personal safety of such individual in jeopardy; requires complainants to only submit their employer's address in cases involving an alleged offense against a hospital worker.

Relates to the publication of information on public meetings; requires the office of information technology services to develop a mobile application and website to publish information on every public meeting held by a state or local public body; requires public bodies to report such meetings to the office of information technology services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state correctional facilities to provide incarcerated individuals with free voice communication services, including calls made to and from their families or legal representatives. The legislation mandates that these services cannot be replaced by in-person visit programs and prohibits facilities from generating revenue from communication services. It also ensures that existing contracts for communication services must end by March 31, 2026, while new contracts are subject to the free service requirement starting April 1, 2026.

Enacts the "ICE contract transparency act"; creates a publicly accessible database for contracts made between United States immigration and customs enforcement and private entities conducting business in the state of New York; requires entities to provide the department of state with a copy of contracts made between U.S. immigration and customs enforcement and private entities operating in the state of New York.

Maddy summaryBill A 8287 requires all school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) to conduct triennial testing for lead in potable water systems in their buildings. If lead contamination exceeds a specified action level, affected schools must implement a "filter-first drinking water management plan." This plan mandates the installation of filtered bottle-filling stations (one per 100 occupants) and filtered faucets in areas like kitchens, while rendering other unfiltered water outlets for human consumption inoperable. Schools must also provide safe, free drinking water until remediation is complete, notify parents of test results, and make all testing data and management plans publicly available.

Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's mental hygiene law to automatically include Down syndrome as a qualifying condition under the definition of developmental disability for Medicaid eligibility. It adds Down syndrome to a list of specific conditions (alongside cerebral palsy, autism, and others) that now qualify individuals for Medicaid without needing separate assessments. People with Down syndrome who meet income and other standard Medicaid criteria will automatically qualify under this change. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Authorizes registered pharmacy technicians to administer the same immunizations as licensed pharmacists under direct supervision of such licensed pharmacist.

Enacts the "Renewable Capitol act"; requires the office of general services, in consultation with the power authority of the state of New York, to ensure that all operations that power, heat or cool the empire state plaza complex shall entirely use renewable energy systems; requires the office of general services to establish an advisory committee to advise the office of general services on the preparation, design and content of a plan for the use of renewable energy systems.

Requires motor vehicle repair shops to disclose whether parts supplied are under warranty and the estimate for all parts and labor; provides that no work can be done without the consent of the customer; provides for fines for violations of such provisions.