Rep. Chris Eachus

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.

Relates to liability of the state for damages caused by reported defects and potholes if the report was made fourteen days or more before the damage occurred; establishes an interactive website for reporting defects and potholes on the state highway system and thruway.

Establishes the mental health educational opportunity program and the mental health higher educational opportunity program to provide additional educational opportunities for students at certain universities and colleges in the state to enroll in academic programs that lead to a degree or degrees required for licensure in any of the mental health professions.

Imposes a tax on out-of-state transfers, dividends, payments, and loans by certain accident and health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to be deposited in the New York state agency trust fund, distressed provider assistance account.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize March 30, 2026, as Doctors' Day in New York State. The resolution honors physicians by aligning the state observance with National Doctors' Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies; it simply establishes a ceremonial date for acknowledging medical professionals. This type of memorial resolution affects only the state's official calendar and does not impact healthcare regulations or funding.

Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state-owned parking facilities with 50+ spaces. Facilities with 50-200 spaces must provide charging for at least 10% of spaces (or equivalent electrical capacity), while larger facilities (over 200 spaces) must provide for 20%. All stations must meet minimum electrical specs (40 amps, 208 volts) and comply with local electrical codes. The Office of General Services will handle installation, maintenance, and necessary electrical upgrades, with contracted work requiring prevailing wages. The law takes effect April 1st after enactment.

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 asks the Governor of New York to officially declare March 19, 2026, as West Point Day to honor the United States Military Academy. The resolution recognizes the academy's historical significance, noting its establishment in 1802 and its role during the American Revolution. It directs the Governor to issue a proclamation acknowledging the institution's contributions to national defense and leadership development. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to commemorate the academy's legacy.

Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.