Asm. Chris Eachus

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans (issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2020) to cover specific contraceptive services provided by pharmacists without cost-sharing. It mandates coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptives (including over-the-counter options), emergency contraception, patient education, follow-up care, and up to a 12-month supply at once. Pharmacists dispensing self-administered hormonal contraceptives must receive reimbursement equivalent to other healthcare providers. The law directly affects insurance companies, pharmacists, and individuals seeking contraceptive care through insurance.

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 authorizes the town of Highlands (in Orange County) to impose a 5% tax on short-term hotel and motel stays, including bed-and-breakfast and tourist facilities. It excludes permanent residents (those staying 90+ consecutive days) and requires the tax to be collected by the town's fiscal officer. All revenue generated would go into the town's general fund for any lawful purpose, and the tax authority expires two years after enactment. The bill does not affect state, federal, or certain nonprofit entities as specified in the law.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Moodna Creek in Orange County to the state's official list of waterways eligible for waterfront revitalization programs. It directly affects communities along Moodna Creek by expanding their access to state-funded initiatives focused on improving waterway infrastructure, ecology, and public use. The key mechanism is a simple amendment to the legal definition of "inland waterways," incorporating Moodna Creek into an existing list of qualifying waterways. This change enables Orange County communities to participate in existing revitalization efforts without creating new programs or funding streams.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires utility companies and contractors to provide detailed electronic records identifying pole attachments, including equipment owners, contractors, work dates, and safety compliance details. It creates an online public complaint system for reporting unsafe attachments, equipment hazards, or violations of safety standards like the National Electrical Safety Code. The commission must investigate complaints within two weeks and can issue fines up to $20,000 for first violations, $50,000 for second violations, or stop-work orders for third violations. The law directly affects utility providers, telecom companies, and contractors working on utility poles, aiming to improve public safety and accountability through standardized reporting and enforcement.

Directs counties, in coordination with their regional emergency medical services councils, to develop and maintain comprehensive county emergency medical system plans that provide for coordinated emergency medical systems within such counties.

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 81st anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 2025, by directing the New York State Legislature to pause its work for recognition. It specifically calls for the legislative body to observe the anniversary and sends copies of the resolution to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans and the National D-Day Memorial in Virginia. The bill does not create new laws or affect any specific groups, as it is purely a ceremonial resolution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate September 21-27, 2025, as "Sheriff's Week" in New York State. It honors county sheriffs for their historical role and daily duties, including jail management, court security, and community safety. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or alter existing policies - it solely asks the governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing sheriffs' service. County sheriffs and their communities are directly affected as the proclamation would publicly acknowledge their contributions.