Asm. Aron Wieder

Provides that transportation shall be provided to all children attending grades kindergarten through twelve who live within a fifteen mile radius of the school they legally attend; provides that such transportation may also be provided for such students to before-and/or-after-school child care locations.

Requires health care plans and payors to have a minimum of twelve and one-half percent of their total expenditures on physical and mental health annually be for primary care services.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the possession and sale of pistol converters and convertible pistols. It defines a "convertible pistol" as a semi-automatic pistol with a specific trigger bar design that can be easily converted into a machine-gun using common household tools (like screwdrivers or pliers), excluding most modern firearms. The law makes selling or disposing of such pistols a class D felony, with limited exceptions for military personnel, police officers, and licensed gun dealers acting within their duties. The bill directly affects gun owners, sellers, and manufacturers by banning these specific devices and firearms.

Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for federally qualified health centers to preserve and improve patient access to fertility care.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants Karen Siegel retroactive Tier IV membership in New York's state and local employees' retirement system for service beginning June 28, 1992 (when she started at High Tor State Park), due to circumstances beyond her control. If she files an application with the state comptroller within one year, she will receive all Tier IV benefits and rights effective from that date. The South Orangetown Central School District bears all costs for this retroactive membership, with no refunds to Siegel. This is a personal exception for one individual, not a change to general retirement system rules.

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.

Relates to the calculation of past service credit for members in the title of deputy sheriff who provided police protection or correction officer service transferring between the New York state and local employees' retirement system to the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the first Sunday in November as "New York City Marathon Day" as an official day of commemoration in New York State. The change is made by adding this designation to the list of recognized commemorative days in the executive law, which currently includes numerous other state-recognized holidays honoring historical figures, veterans, and cultural observances. The bill applies to the state government and does not require changes to how the marathon itself is organized or run. It takes effect immediately upon passage, adding this new designation to the existing list of commemorative days without altering any other provisions.

Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for federally qualified health centers to preserve and improve patient access to fertility care.