Grants immunity from liability for personal injury and property damage sustained by a crime victim upon the premises of a business or nonprofit while seeking assistance, except in the case of gross negligence.
Provides that any copayment or coinsurance amount charged by an insurer to the insured for services rendered by a physical therapist or an occupational therapist shall not be more than twenty-five percent greater than the copayment or coinsurance amount imposed for an office visit to a licensed primary care physician or osteopath for the same or a similar diagnosed condition.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Maven Community Health, Inc. for hosting The ManKave Summit 2026 on June 13, 2026, in Brooklyn. The resolution recognizes the organization's work in addressing health disparities among Black men and boys through a community-led event featuring health screenings, mentorship, and educational sessions. It serves as a tribute to the event's organizers and participants rather than establishing new laws or funding. The text expresses appreciation for the summit's focus on physical well-being and generational legacy within the Black community.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the Marine Park Alliance for its work in preserving Brooklyn's Marine Park and supporting community initiatives. The bill commemorates the organization's upcoming 3rd Annual Garden of Giving Gala on May 20, 2026, and honors its leadership and volunteers for their environmental and civic contributions. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Brooklyn Children's Museum for hosting its Juneteenth Gathering on June 19, 2026. The measure recognizes the museum's long history as the first children's museum in the United States and its role in celebrating Black culture and education. It expresses legislative appreciation for the event and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the museum's leadership and staff. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official acknowledgment of the museum's contributions to the community.
Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; requires government agents and agencies to obtain a search warrant for physical or electronic access to electronic device information.
Provides that no landlord shall deny access to a licensed professional engineer or licensed registered architect hired by any tenant or tenant association representing tenants of a multiple dwelling of six units or more for the purpose of conducting an inspection of a major capital improvement for which an application for a maximum rent adjustment has been filed by the landlord; provides that such inspection shall be conducted after notice to the landlord and during normal business hours; provides for the filing of such inspection report by such tenants with the New York city rent agency or the state division of housing and community renewal for consideration in such application's determination.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows licensed creative arts therapists (as defined under New York's Education Law Article 163) to bill Medicaid directly for their services. It amends the social services law to explicitly include these therapists in the list of providers permitted to bill Medicaid directly for covered mental health services. The change affects creative arts therapists who currently provide services within their scope of practice but may have previously needed intermediaries to access Medicaid reimbursement. The bill does not alter their scope of practice or expand covered services - it only changes the billing mechanism. This would streamline payment for these therapists while maintaining existing Medicaid coverage rules.
Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.
Maddy summaryThis bill renames New York State's high school equivalency diploma from "General Education Development (GED)" or "high school equivalency diploma" to the "Excelsior diploma" across all state and city laws. It removes fees for the exam and updates references in education, correction, and city administrative codes to reflect the new name. The change directly affects individuals seeking high school equivalency credentials, including those in correctional facilities pursuing vocational training or work release programs. Key provisions include replacing all prior terminology in statutes and ensuring the Excelsior diploma is recognized as the sole pathway to this credential.
