Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers to provide a radon test certificate and report to buyers before a binding residential real estate contract is signed, effective January 1, 2026. It makes any contract waiver of a buyer's right to radon inspection void and unenforceable. The law applies to standard residential sales but includes exemptions for transfers like family sales, estate settlements, government transactions, or divorces. It directly affects residential real estate sellers, buyers, and real estate agents who must inform parties about these requirements.

Provides for reimbursement for certain insurance premiums for certain members of the naval militia, New York air, army national guard, and New York guard.

Establishes the police canine vest fund to be used for the purpose of purchasing, maintaining, repairing and replacing soft body ballistic armor vests and other protective equipment for state police and municipal department police canines utilized in the performance of police duties, as well as the purchasing and training of such police canines.

Relates to the automated storage and dispensing of controlled substances using an automated dispensing device at licensed nursing homes, residential health care facilities and hospices.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5736) expands eligibility for disability license plates to parents or guardians of severely disabled children. It allows these parents to receive special "disabled person plates" for non-commercial vehicles used to transport their disabled children, including multiple vehicles if needed. The change modifies existing vehicle registration rules to include parents under the disability plate program, which previously only covered the disabled individual themselves. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.

Requires registration of new automotive broker businesses; enacts various provisions relating to conduct of such businesses; defines certain deceptive practices; establishes rights of action and penalties.

Maddy summaryBill S 1189 establishes new licensure requirements for entities providing fiscal intermediary services for personal assistance programs. Beginning April 1, 2027, these fiscal intermediaries must obtain a license from the commissioner, a process that includes an application fee and an assessment of their character, competence, and compliance. The bill also broadens the definition of fiscal intermediaries, modifies their annual reporting obligations, and creates a confidential state registry for personal assistants that these intermediaries must maintain. This legislation directly affects fiscal intermediaries, personal assistants, and consumers utilizing these services.

Relates to unlawful strikes by public employees; provides for the settlement of certain disputes relating to terms and conditions of employment of certain transit and transportation authorities.

Requires a public engagement process to guide the investment of resources under the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to maximize the involvement of disadvantaged community members in the development of local clean energy and energy efficiency programs.