Allows credit unions, savings banks, savings and loan associations and federal savings associations to accept and secure deposits from municipal corporations.
Authorizes the commissioner of health to make adjustments to payments for the provision and reimbursement of transportation costs for the purposes of providing increased access to Medicaid Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support Level 1, Advanced Life Support Level 2, and Specialty Care Transport in rural communities.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A2413) requires tuition rates for private residential and non-residential schools providing special education services to disabled students (and special act school districts) to increase annually by the same percentage as the state's general support for public schools. It directly affects these private schools and districts by tying their reimbursement rates to public school funding growth starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill amends existing law to mandate this adjustment mechanism, replacing previous cost-of-living adjustments for these specific programs. It does not apply to general public school tuition or other educational programs. The bill was referred to the Education Committee on January 16, 2025.
Requires instruction in civic education for grades 5 through 12 including instruction on the NYS constitution; federal, state and local government; civic literacy; methods of public participation; and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Permits award of crime victim assistance funds to victims of overdoses, where such overdoses cause death and were the result of deception, surreptitious delivery, or third-party administration of a controlled substance.
Maddy summaryBill A 4600 aims to strengthen the financial viability of facilities providing prekindergarten services in New York. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, it modifies how state grants are calculated for school districts, providing funds based on the number of three- and four-year-old pupils served, with a base amount of $6,400 per full-day equivalent pupil, adjusted annually for inflation. The bill also increases the percentage of grant funds school districts must set aside for collaborative efforts with community-based organizations from 10% to 15%. Additionally, it mandates the establishment of equivalent standards for teacher-to-student ratios and class sizes across all prekindergarten programs, whether administered by school districts or partner agencies.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2627) creates a state program to help municipalities improve water quality in lakes managed by local lake associations. The program requires the environmental department to work with municipalities and lake associations to identify water quality issues, determine solutions, and establish best practices, plus provide grants for remedial actions. It directly affects municipalities and lake associations managing water bodies within their communities, with funding dependent on annual appropriations. The bill establishes a new grant program but does not change existing water quality laws.
Prohibits the acquisition of real property by foreign countries and entities of particular concern as well as citizens, companies, entities, and members of such countries and entities.
Requires the state liquor authority to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of an application for a liquor license in their district.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans to cover at least one abuse-deterrent opioid pain medication per active ingredient, ensuring patients can access FDA-approved options designed to reduce misuse. It limits cost-sharing (like copays) for these drugs to the same level as non-abuse-deterrent opioids, preventing insurers from increasing patient costs to comply. The law also prohibits prior authorization rules from forcing prescribers to use non-abuse-deterrent opioids to access safer alternatives. It directly affects patients prescribed opioids, insurers, and healthcare providers by mandating equitable coverage for abuse-deterrent formulations. The policy applies to all opioid analgesics approved by the FDA with abuse-deterrent labeling.
