Establishes scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal to ensure all vehicular traffic is stopped while pedestrians are crossing in the same intersection.
Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.
Establishes a duty to inform certain patients about the risks associated with cesarean section for patients undergoing a planned or unplanned primary cesarean section.
Eliminates provisions exempting employees with disabilities from the minimum wage law; provides that laws or minimum wage orders that authorize an employer to pay a wage that is less than the minimum wage are valid provided that under such laws or orders an employee with a disability is paid the same wage as an employee in a comparable position that does not have a disability.
Prohibits public utilities from passing along the cost of site investigation and remediation efforts on to rate payers; requires each public utility with more than seventy-five thousand customers to submit to the public service commission an annual report containing a description of any expenses that may not be included or incorporated in the public utility's operating expenses.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical contributions and cultural significance of Arab Americans within the state, noting that New York is home to over 300,000 individuals from diverse Arab backgrounds. By directing copies of the resolution to the governor and several advocacy organizations, the measure seeks to raise public awareness and promote recognition of this community's heritage.
Maddy summaryBill S 1116 designates April twentieth as a day of commemoration to be known as "New York State Constitution Day." This bill amends the Executive Law to add this specific date to the list of existing commemorative days in New York State.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in New York to cover prescribed early egg and peanut allergen introduction dietary supplements for infants at no cost to patients. It mandates coverage for both supplements - each containing infant-safe, well-cooked protein - to reduce food allergy risk, as prescribed by licensed healthcare providers. The law applies to individual and group health insurance policies (excluding Medicare supplements, catastrophic plans, and high-deductible plans under specific federal rules), eliminating deductibles and copays for these specific supplements. It directly affects infants under one year whose doctors recommend these supplements as part of allergy prevention.
Maddy summaryS 1673 requires employers in New York to provide new employees with information about student loan repayment options when hiring for entry-level positions requiring an associate's degree or higher, including post-graduate internships. The bill mandates that employers distribute materials developed by state agencies covering federal repayment plans (like income-based options), loan consolidation, and public service forgiveness programs, plus links to the Department of Financial Services' student lending resources. It directly affects new hires in qualifying roles and all employers in the state, including public employers who must additionally detail public service forgiveness programs. The law does not change loan terms but ensures new employees receive clear, accessible guidance on managing student debt. The bill passed the Senate in March 2025 and is now in the Assembly.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes two specific tax provisions that previously imposed sales and compensating use taxes on vessels. By repealing these sections, the legislation eliminates the requirement for certain boat purchases and uses to be subject to these specific taxes. The changes directly affect individuals and businesses involved in the sale or use of boats who would no longer need to pay under the old rules. This adjustment will take effect starting January 1st of the year following the bill's enactment.
