Sen. Leroy Comrie

Maddy summaryS 3687 amends New York's insurance law to clarify that a pedestrian involved in a motor vehicle accident is not considered "in an accident" for insurance purposes under specific policy terms. The bill adds a new provision (v) to insurance law §3425(m)(3)(B), exempting named insured pedestrians (as defined by Vehicle and Traffic Law §130) from being classified as operators or involved parties in accident-related insurance claims. This change directly affects pedestrian claimants whose insurance policies previously might have treated them as operators, potentially simplifying coverage determinations. The amendment takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans; provides that utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations and cable television companies shall create discount programs that provide a 10 percent discount to veterans; defines terms.

Directs the commissioner of mental health to review all proposals by an agency to provide new services at a new facility, expand the size of existing facilities or change the type of services that are provided at facilities within a city of one million or more; provides a definition for the types of facilities subject to such review; directs the commissioner of mental health to issue a report regarding such review.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4105) would allow licensed commuter vans in New York City to pick up passengers from the street in specific neighborhoods: Manhattan Community District 2, Queens Community District 12, and several Brooklyn districts (5, 9, 16, 17, and 18). Currently, such vans can only accept prearranged rides, but this bill creates a limited program permitting street hails in those areas while banning pickups at airports. The city commission must report annually on the program's impact and effects by February 1, 2028, and thereafter. It directly affects licensed commuter van operators in those designated zones.

Establishes a statewide youth mental health and social media campaign to promote public awareness of the impacts of social media usage on mental health; requires a course of study on social media usage for all students.

Relates to responsibility for cable bills after a disconnection or downgrade in service; provides that customers requesting a disconnection or downgrade in service shall only be liable for services incurred up to the date the disconnection or downgrade is effective.

Relates to instruction concerning traffic stops in pre-licensing courses to provide drivers with their responsibilities when stopped by a law enforcement officer.

Authorizes the chancellor of the city district to control and operate certain specialized high schools in the city of New York; establishes a commission on middle school achievement to provide guidance, advice, and make recommendations to the chancellor of the city district on matters pertaining to education policy, performance and innovation in New York city middle schools; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to prioritize and hire union labor for proposed public work before making a contract available for public bidding.

Ensures that boards of elections provide adequate notice to each voter before and after a board cancels the voter's registration or places such voter in inactive status.