Sen. Kevin Parker

Relates to the convening of a human services employee wage board; requires the commissioner of labor to convene a human services employee wage board comprised of twelve members; requires the wage board to hold hearings and report and make recommendations to the governor and legislature no later than December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryS 6041 would permit individuals in New York who have filed for asylum under federal immigration law to work in the state. The bill directs the New York State labor commissioner to create rules making asylum seekers eligible for employment, bypassing potential delays in federal work authorization. This applies directly to people who have submitted asylum applications and are living in New York. The law would take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new type of state investment instrument called "alternative finance investment bonds" to provide investment options for New York residents who cannot use conventional interest-based bonds due to religious, moral, or personal reasons. These bonds represent ownership in tangible assets or projects (not loans), with repayment terms structured to avoid interest payments while offering reasonable commercial returns. The bill directs state officials to develop this instrument within one year, consult on its regulation, and report on its potential use for economic development - especially in distressed communities. It aims to broaden investment participation, lower borrowing costs for New York, and attract new capital without changing existing bond regulations.

Directs the public service commission and the Long Island power authority to extend appropriate elements of the compensation under the "Value Stack" to resources located behind customer electric meters.

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.

Removes from admissibility evidence that proves or tends to prove that a victim has been convicted of a prostitution offense within three years prior to the sex offense which is the subject of the prosecution.

Requires the office of minority health and health disparities prevention to conduct a study on the health impacts of COVID-19 on transgender and non-binary racial and ethnic minorities in New York state.

Relates to the time to commence certain medical malpractice actions; provides that actions related to acts or omissions of hospitals where an incident report is required to be filed may be filed within one year of the required filing.

Requires lending institutions that send unsolicited mail-loan checks to clearly state in solicitation letter the interest rate to be applied to such loan and to demonstrate the total cost of loan in a dollar amount, at interest rate, over periods of six months, one year, and three years.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all medical students, medical residents, and physician assistant students in the state to complete approved training on sickle cell disease awareness and treatment as part of their educational programs. The training must be documented and submitted to the health department, with guidelines developed in consultation with medical boards and health equity groups. The department must also report annually on the program's implementation and effectiveness to the governor and legislature. This policy directly affects healthcare education programs and aims to improve provider knowledge about sickle cell disease.