Sen. Cordell Cleare

Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed; provides insurers cannot require access to genetic testing results and cannot take adverse action against someone for not providing genetic testing results.

Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities; requires annual reporting on the number of such incarcerated individuals transferred.

Prohibits the participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing permits or licenses allowing participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; excludes certain permanent performing institutions; imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $1000 for a violation.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the amount of savings individuals can keep while still qualifying for Medicaid in New York, raising the limit from a percentage of income to a flat $300,000 for one- and two-person households. The change directly affects disabled adults aged 16 to 64 who would otherwise be ineligible for benefits because their savings exceeded previous thresholds. By allowing people to retain more money in their accounts, the legislation aims to help them maintain financial stability while receiving necessary medical assistance. The policy will take effect on January 1, 2025, subject to approval and funding from the federal government.

Repeals the requirement that the senate vote to confirm the appointment of certain chief executive officers within a certain time period; amends certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Establishes the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology ("FIRST") robotics competition; creates a grant program to fund high school participation in the competition and to encourage study in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

Establishes the people with disabilities access to programs commission to examine, evaluate and make recommendations for new laws with respect to how the state should streamline eligibility requirements and processes for its programs and services to assist people with disabilities.

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish a program to purchase fresh produce from farms located in the state and distribute such fresh produce to correctional facilities in the state to be utilized in the provision of wholesome and nutritious food to incarcerated individuals.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Jillian Hanesworth and Augustus Clarke for winning the 2024 Sports Emmy Award in the Short Film category. The bill formally recognizes their work on the film "Still Here," which highlights the resilience of Buffalo following the 2022 mass shooting and blizzard. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge their achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to them. The measure serves as a public commendation of their specific contribution to the NFL 360 series rather than altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers who sell or distribute firearms in the state to report their annual sales numbers to the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The law defines "firearm" using the same definition found in the state penal law and mandates that these reports be submitted on a yearly basis. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies directly to any entity engaged in the manufacturing or distribution of firearms within the jurisdiction.