Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special optional retirement plan for county correction officers and deputy sheriffs who perform correction duties, allowing them to retire after 20 years of service (or at age 62) with a pension equal to 1/40th of their final average salary per year (capped at 50% of that salary). County employers must elect to adopt the plan via resolution, and additional employer contributions fund the enhanced pension. Employees who choose this option must file a written election within one year of joining or their county adopting the plan. The plan does not affect existing retirement benefits, and counties may also offer an additional pension for service beyond 20 years (capping total benefits at 75% of final salary).

Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act"; requires the NYCHA to provide a rent reduction to tenants who experience a disruption in utility service.

Requires certain health insurance issuers to certify that at least a majority of prescription drug rebates are provided to patients at the point of sale.

Requires each agency to conduct exit surveys for employees resigning from state civil service; directs the state civil service commission to create an annual report on such surveys; exempts individual responses to exit surveys from the freedom of information law.

Enacts the "NY broadband resiliency, public safety and quality act" to provide for oversight of the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband and voice over internet protocol service.

Designates certain employees of public utilities, municipal utilities, electric corporations, gas corporations, water corporations, steam corporations, telecommunications corporations, and cable television companies as first responders during a declared state disaster emergency.

Requires the department of transportation to mark any pothole deeper than one inch located in the area of any street paving project undertaken by the department with fluorescent paint.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all health insurance policies covering hospital, surgical, or medical care to include coverage for perimenopausal and menopausal care and treatment. It specifically mandates coverage for symptoms like hot flashes, bone loss, vaginal issues, and sleep disruption, as defined by the law. The coverage applies to women receiving care from licensed providers and may still include standard deductibles or coinsurance. This directly affects women enrolled in qualifying health insurance plans across New York. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, for new or renewed policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the term length for certain commissioners of deeds in New York State from two years to four years. It directly affects commissioners of deeds appointed by city councils in cities located within counties with populations between 180,000 and 650,000 (as of the last census), and also applies to New York City. The key provision amends existing law to extend their term length from two to four years, with cities required to determine commissioner numbers every other even-numbered year. The change applies to all affected cities, including New York City, which now has commissioners serving four-year terms.

Clarifies the definition of severe and permanent disability for eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships.