Sen. Zellnor Myrie

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1214) requires the Public Service Commission to conduct a study on improving broadband access across the state. The study must examine current internet speeds, regulatory barriers, successful policies from other states, potential public-private partnerships, and federal recommendations. The Commission must complete the study within 180 days of the bill's effective date and submit a final report to state leaders and post it online. The bill directly affects the Public Service Commission's responsibilities and will inform future decisions about broadband infrastructure. It does not create new regulations or funding but sets a process for evaluating solutions.

Requires wardens or superintendents of correctional facilities to accept assistance from state and federal agencies and municipalities in the event of an emergency, including loss of power, heat, or water or a medical state of emergency.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the minimum age to use tanning beds and other ultraviolet radiation devices from 18 to 21 years old. It directly affects tanning facilities, which will be prohibited from allowing anyone under 21 to use these devices. The law amendment explicitly states that no owner, operator, or employee may permit underage use. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Provides for the proper packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical drugs; creates penalties for intentional fraudulent replacement, packaging, and labeling of such drugs; provides for better consumer protection.

Enacts the New York civil rights cold case records collection act; directs the state archivist to create a civil rights cold case records collection; creates the civil rights cold case records review board which shall assist the archivist in the collection of civil rights cold case records.

Relates to licensing tenant screening bureaus; provides that no person shall act as a tenant screening bureau without first obtaining a license from the department of state.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a specific provision in the public health law that regulated the use of body imaging scanning equipment at local correctional facilities. It directly affects county and municipal jails by removing an existing legal requirement governing such scanners. The key mechanism is the removal of Section 3502, subdivision 6 from the public health law, eliminating that specific regulation. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Enacts the New York child data privacy protection act to prevent the exploitation of children's data; requires data controllers to assess the impact of its products on children for review by the bureau of internet and technology.

Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.

Maddy summaryS 2228 provides a premium reduction on medical malpractice insurance for physicians and licensed midwives who complete approved risk management courses focused on obstetrics and midwifery. The bill requires the health commissioner to approve courses covering evidence-based practices like reducing unnecessary early deliveries, managing complications (e.g., hemorrhage, hypertension), and improving prenatal through postpartum care. Successful completion of these courses earns continuing education credit and qualifies participants for the insurance premium discount. This policy directly affects healthcare providers in New York State who deliver obstetric care, aiming to incentivize training that enhances patient safety and birth outcomes.