Asm. Pat Carroll

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans to cover backup cochlear implant devices for patients who need them, including during device upgrades or replacements after the initial implant. It directly affects patients with cochlear implants who currently lose access to backup equipment after 3-5 years, as insurers only cover backups at the time of initial surgery. The law mandates that insurance must cover the backup device (external components like a processor) whenever prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider, as long as the patient is using the implant. Coverage will follow standard insurance terms like deductibles and copays but must remain available throughout the patient's need for the device, effective January 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A7323) renews the village of Nyack's authority to collect a short-term rental tax (occupancy tax) through December 31, 2027, extending the previous expiration date of 2025. It makes a minor technical adjustment to the tax law's section numbering but does not change the tax's structure or rate. The bill directly affects Nyack residents and businesses operating short-term rentals within the village, as it allows the village to continue imposing this tax. The extension ensures Nyack can maintain this revenue source for local services without needing to reintroduce the tax through new legislation.

Requires the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident leave policy requiring critical incident paid leave for any members directly involved in a critical incident; prohibits such superintendent from taking any punitive administrative action against any member of the division of state police granted critical incident leave solely on the basis of the provision of such leave.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Responsible AI Safety and Education Act" (RAISE Act), regulates large artificial intelligence (AI) developers who train or use "frontier models" - defined as models requiring over $100 million in computing costs or 10^26 computational operations. It directly affects commercial AI companies (excluding academic researchers) by requiring them to implement safety protocols, conduct risk testing, and report incidents like unauthorized model access or misuse. Key provisions mandate documented safety measures to prevent "critical harm" (defined as serious injury to 100+ people or $1 billion+ in property damage), with remedies for violations. The law also creates specific definitions for terms like "frontier model," "safety incident," and "knowledge distillation" (modified AI models), ensuring clarity for compliance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) congratulating the North Rockland High School Girls Varsity Bowling Team for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Division 1 Championship. It formally recognizes their championship victory, resilience in the final game, and prior titles (2019, 2022), listing all team members and coaches. The resolution directs copies to be sent to the team, coaches, school administrators, and athletic staff. It has no policy impact - it solely offers ceremonial recognition for athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) formally congratulating the North Rockland High School Track and Field Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Championship on March 8, 2025. It specifically recognizes their state championship victories in the 4x200 Meter Boys Relay (setting a new record of 1:27.22) and Boys 1000 Meter events. The resolution directs copies to be sent to the athletes, coaches, and school administrators involved. It has no policy impact or financial implications, serving solely as a formal recognition of their athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2025, as Philippine Independence Day in New York State. It is a symbolic gesture recognizing Filipino American history and contributions, as detailed in the resolution's historical context. The resolution has no binding legal effect and was adopted on June 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Migraine and Headache Awareness Month in New York State. It is a symbolic gesture aimed at increasing public awareness about migraine - a neurological condition affecting millions - without creating new laws or funding. The resolution highlights migraine's prevalence (affecting 12% of New York's population) and its significant impact on daily life, work, and healthcare costs, but does not implement any policy changes.

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the minimum daily fee for temporary court interpreters in New York from $25 to $110. It requires town and village courts to cover the cost of fees exceeding $110 per day, shifting this responsibility from county courts. The law applies directly to temporary interpreters serving in court proceedings and affects local town/village budgets. Key provisions include the new $110 minimum rate and the requirement for towns/villages to pay for fees above this threshold when interpreting services are needed for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.