Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the community's history and achievements. It highlights key milestones such as the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and recent legal victories for LGBTQIA+ rights. The bill is purely ceremonial and affects only the state's official calendar and public recognition of the month.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Kailey Frank and Erik Maldonado, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2024 at FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety, for their outstanding academic and personal achievements. The measure formally recognizes their legacy of school involvement and community service as they prepare to graduate on June 26, 2024. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the two students to honor their accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Naomi Browne, a Brooklyn resident and Girl Scout senior, for earning the Gold Award, the organization's highest distinction. The measure formally congratulates her on achieving this honor by completing a rigorous project that involved building a community library to promote literacy. The bill directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Browne as an official recognition of her service and leadership.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes former Senator Neil D. Breslin as the recipient of the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award. The document highlights his extensive career in public service, including his 13 terms in the New York State Senate, his leadership roles in ethics and insurance committees, and his advocacy for vulnerable populations. It also lists specific laws he sponsored that improved access to healthcare and prescription drug coverage for New York residents. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to Senator Breslin to honor his contributions to the state.

Establishes a mandated window of five business days for both Medicaid and private insurers to respond to pre-authorization claims for testing and/or treatments made by physicians on behalf of oncology patients.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the monetary threshold for seizing abandoned vehicles from one thousand two hundred fifty dollars to three thousand dollars. It directly affects local authorities, allowing them to immediately take ownership of unlicensed vehicles that meet this higher value limit and are left abandoned. The law includes exceptions where local authorities do not need to obtain title if the vehicle is intended to be sold as junk, dismantled, or destroyed. The changes will not take effect until one hundred eightieth days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the monthly payment amount for individuals receiving enhanced residential care in New York State. Starting on January 1, 2024, the eligible individual rate rises from $1,608 to $1,768, while eligible couples receive double that new amount. The change directly affects residents in facilities that provide this specific type of care by ensuring they get a higher stipend for their services. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed; provides insurers cannot require access to genetic testing results and cannot take adverse action against someone for not providing genetic testing results.

Requires car washes to disclose when promotions expire as well as any costs which will be incurred upon the expiration of such promotion and how often such costs will be incurred upon someone taking part in such promotion.

Requires electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle capable parking spaces to have handicap accessible spaces that are large enough to accommodate such wheelchair accessible electric vehicles, including but not limited to, vans and minivans.