Asm. Chris Burdick

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New York's State Board of Real Property Tax Services to study how high rates of tax-exempt property (like parks, nonprofits, or government buildings) impact local communities. The study must examine the percentage of tax-exempt property in each county, focusing on counties with the highest rates, and analyze effects on housing, small businesses, jobs, population, and park land over five years. It also requires the board to propose policy changes to reduce tax burdens on taxable properties and ensure fairer tax distribution. The board must submit a report to state leaders within one year, and the bill expires after two years or once the report is delivered.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a requirement that applicants must pass an exam to become a licensed master social worker in New York. It directly affects individuals seeking this specific license by removing the examination step from the qualification process. The key provision eliminates Section 7704(d) of the Education Law, which previously mandated the exam. As a result, applicants will no longer need to pass a test to qualify for the license, simplifying the licensing pathway. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Requires insurance coverage of sonograms and other diagnostic procedures used to detect breast cancer for covered persons with a prior history of breast cancer or who have a first degree relative with a prior history of breast cancer.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework for safe injection sites in New York, creating a program approved by the Department of Health to provide overdose prevention services. It directly affects people who use drugs (participants), community health organizations operating the sites, and local communities through designated locations. Key provisions require sites to offer sterile equipment, overdose monitoring, naloxone access, referrals to treatment, and language-accessible education, while mandating annual reporting on participant numbers and services. The bill also provides legal immunity from arrest or penalties for participants, staff, and property owners who follow approved protocols, ensuring these sites operate without criminal or civil liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits deceptive information and voter suppression in New York elections. It bans knowingly spreading false details about voting times, locations, eligibility rules, registration status, or candidate party affiliations that prevents people from voting (Section 17-151). It also criminalizes using force, authority, or abuse of power to stop someone from voting freely or compel them to vote a certain way (Section 17-153), making both offenses misdemeanors with fines up to $500 or up to one year in jail for first offenses. Repeat violations escalate to felony charges, and the Attorney General gains concurrent authority with district attorneys to prosecute these violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires schools to add a checkbox on student registration forms, allowing parents to authorize library cards for their minor children during enrollment. The state education board must create a system to process these requests through the school forms. It directly affects parents, public libraries, and schools by integrating library access into the standard registration process. The law takes effect 120 days after enactment.

Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.

Relates to claim settlement practices when an insurer refuses to pay or is delaying payment of a settlement; provides a policyholder a private right of action against such insurer doing business in the state who has refused or delayed payment of an insurance claim.

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants or loans for the costs related to enabling switching residences with propane or fuel-oil heating systems to efficient electric heat pumps.

Enacts the "Livable New York act" to fight back against climate change, provide additional affordable housing and provide employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals; makes a three billion dollar appropriation therefor.