Sen. Joe Addabbo

Requires all insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for maternity patients and their newborns for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following childbirth by natural delivery and 96 hours following childbirth by caesarean section; provides such coverage for patients who are recipients of medicaid.

Provides that the tax on premium cigars shall be at the rate of seventy-five percent of the wholesale price or fifty cents, whichever is less, and is intended to be imposed only once upon the sale of any premium cigars; defines "premium cigar"; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies state tax laws to exempt the sale and installation of residential and commercial geothermal heat pump systems from sales and use taxes. It defines these systems as equipment that uses ground or groundwater to provide heating, cooling, or hot water for buildings, while explicitly excluding recreational facilities. Additionally, the legislation grants local governments the option to opt out of these state-level tax exemptions if they choose to impose their own taxes on such equipment. By removing the tax burden on these specific green energy components, the bill aims to encourage the adoption of geothermal technology in both homes and businesses.

Includes contests wherein participants select whether athletes, in the case of sporting events, shall accumulate more or less than a target score set by an operator, as an interactive fantasy sports contest; provides a definition for interactive fantasy sports gross revenue; makes related provisions.

Authorizes one percent of mobile sports tax revenue be used for problem gambling, one percent for youth sports and education funding, and one percent for youth team sports funding.

Specifies who can operate a handicapping tournament; requires handicapping tournament operators to distribute no less than eighty percent of entry fees as prizes to the winners of a handicapping tournament; requires that five percent of the portion of the gross revenue collected by an operator on handicapping tournament entry fees from New York participants that is not distributed as prizes to the winners of a tournament be distributed quarterly by such operator to the horsemen's organization for welfare and medical plans for regularly employed backstretch employees.

Provides cost-of-living adjustments for certain public retirees, including an adjusted benefit in monthly installments that is equal to the percentage of the change in consumer price index according to the included schedule.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare May 12-18, 2024, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by people with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition causing widespread pain and fatigue, and notes the need for better medical understanding and support. It also acknowledges the work of the Fibromyalgia Task Force of New York State in advocating for improved diagnosis and treatment. The bill is a symbolic gesture intended to increase public awareness rather than changing specific laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize May 14, 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day in New York. The resolution highlights the widespread impact of domestic violence across various demographics and emphasizes the need for increased awareness and prevention efforts. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal statement to honor the issue and support ongoing advocacy work.

Maddy summaryThis bill congratulates the 2024 New York State Senate Women of Distinction, a group that honors women who have made significant contributions to the state. The legislation does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of these individuals' achievements. It is a ceremonial measure intended to acknowledge their service and impact within the legislative body.