Establishes a childcare program to provide active duty members of the New York national guard assistance in locating, selecting, and offsetting the cost of civilian childcare when on-base childcare is not available to such members.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1198) limits patient co-payments for physical and occupational therapy services under group health insurance policies. It requires that insurers cannot charge co-payments exceeding 20% of the total reimbursement paid to the therapy provider. The law applies to all group accident, health, or accident-and-health insurance policies covering these services, which must be provided by licensed therapists under physician referral. This change directly affects insured patients receiving physical or occupational therapy, capping their out-of-pocket costs for these covered services.
Maddy summaryS 3322 removes a specific restriction requiring peace officers appointed by The Sea Gate Association to obtain a separate firearm license under penal law section 400.00. This bill directly affects peace officers employed by The Sea Gate Association by eliminating the prior requirement for an additional firearm permit. The change modifies criminal procedure law section 2.10 to remove language that previously mandated this separate licensing for such officers.
Relates to an increase in punishment for certain actions against on-duty auxiliary police officers such as criminally negligent homicide, assault or menacing of such officer.
Authorizes the commissioner of education to implement a purple star schools program to recognize schools and school districts which demonstrate a commitment to assisting military-connected students and their families.
Relates to assault in the third degree by a person against an operator, driver or passenger on a bus, taxicab, aerial tramway, subway or other motor vehicle.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts breast pumps, breast pump replacement parts, collection supplies, and breast pump kits from sales and use taxes when purchased by individuals for home use during breastfeeding. It specifically covers items like electric or manual pumps, related parts (e.g., shields, tubes), storage bags, and kits containing these products. The law clarifies definitions to ensure only breastfeeding-specific items qualify for the exemption, excluding standard infant bottles or unrelated supplies. This change directly reduces out-of-pocket costs for mothers purchasing these essential lactation products.
Provides that allocation of funds from the clean water state revolving fund and the drinking water revolving fund by the environmental facilities corporation shall be proportional according to population of municipalities and shall not be subject to dollar limitations.
Relates to the placement of school crossing guards; requires school crossing guards to be placed on each of the corners of streets adjacent to public and private schools in New York City serving students in grades K-8 and on each side of streets with more than four lanes.
Maddy summaryS 6609 requires New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to conduct annual testing for lead paint, water contamination (lead/copper), and indoor air quality in all its buildings. NYCHA must report results to the health commissioner, notify tenants if lead is found or air quality exceeds standards, and becomes liable for health damages caused by failures in these areas. The bill also criminalizes employee falsification of test records, with penalties including criminal charges and law enforcement referrals. This directly affects NYCHA operations and the health safety of its approximately 400,000 tenants across 170,000 units.
