Asm. Karl Brabenec

Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent; provides that increases in costs to justify such rent increase for ordinary maintenance or repair to meet the warranty of habitability obligations must be shown to be necessary.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an optional retirement plan for fire marshals I and supervisors in Suffolk County or participating towns/villages. Eligible employees can retire after 25 years of service with a pension equal to half their final average salary, increasing by 1/60th of that salary for each additional year up to 75% of their final average salary. The county or town must adopt the plan by resolution, and employees can retire without age restrictions once they meet the 25-year service requirement. The plan applies only to employers that choose to participate.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets new rules for New York's Medicaid inspector general when auditing healthcare providers' billing for medical assistance payments. It defines key terms like "overpayment" and "clerical error," requires auditors to follow specific standards, and limits how they can spread audit findings to all claims (extrapolation) for minor, isolated errors. Providers must receive detailed audit reports explaining findings and have the right to submit supporting documentation before final decisions. The bill also mandates annual reporting on audit activities to state officials, including how many audits used extrapolation and their financial impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows cities, towns, and villages in New York to set their own maximum speed limits on local roads that are not maintained by state or county departments. Under the new rules, these local governments can establish speed limits lower than the current 55 mph statutory maximum, provided the limit is not below 25 mph. The only exception permits schools to set a minimum speed of 15 mph within a specific distance of school buildings, entrances, or exits. The legislation applies immediately to all local highways within the state's municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow police officers to exclude up to $100,000 of their income from state income tax. It amends the existing tax law to create a specific exemption for residents who meet the legal definition of a police officer. Tax authorities would be responsible for creating rules to verify that returns claiming this benefit are accurate. The changes would apply to tax years starting on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax credit for homeowners living in specific eligible school districts that adopt budgets meeting strict spending limits. To qualify, a taxpayer must reside in a district with a "freeze-compliant" budget for the fiscal years 2027, 2028, or 2029, which generally means the budget does not exceed a set growth rate. The credit is calculated to offset the portion of property taxes that would normally increase due to approved budget growth, effectively capping the tax hike for qualifying residents. The legislation applies to various local taxing jurisdictions, including counties, towns, and special districts, while excluding large cities with populations of one million or more.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Nicholas Doran on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in Scouting. It recognizes his achievement of completing a community service project involving the refurbishment of a boathouse and memorial fence in Monroe, New York. The resolution formally honors his accomplishment and directs that a copy of the document be sent to him as official recognition. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to acknowledge individual achievements within the community.

Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt precious metal bullion sold for investment from retail sales taxes. It directly affects buyers and sellers of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals in bar, ingot, or coin form. The exemption applies only when the metal is held in its original form for investment purposes, not for industrial or artistic use, and when the purchase price does not exceed specified percentages of the metal's market value. The law would take effect after a 90-day waiting period following its passage.

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

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the statewide fiscal intermediary in New York contracts with community-based organizations to help people with disabilities navigate their services. It requires the intermediary to work with independent living centers and experienced service providers who can offer culturally and linguistically competent support. The law mandates that consumers choose their own facilitator, ensures the intermediary maintains a public list of available providers, and establishes rules for payment and compliance. Additionally, the bill prohibits the fiscal intermediary from directly providing facilitation services or creating subsidiaries to do so, keeping its role strictly administrative.