Enacts the "utility materials disclosure act" to require investor-owned energy utilities publish on its customer-facing website both its promotional and educational materials and file such materials with the public service commission.
Relates to fair pricing for low-complexity, routine medical care to more closely align payment rates across ambulatory settings for selected services that are safe and appropriate to provide in all settings.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for filing lawsuits in the Court of Claims by removing the strict requirement for detailed specificity in certain sexual offense cases. It directly affects individuals seeking legal relief for injuries caused by sexual crimes against children or adults, as well as the parties being sued. Under the new provisions, plaintiffs alleging harm from specific sexual offenses or incest no longer need to provide the same level of detailed initial information as required in other types of claims. The changes apply immediately to new lawsuits, pending cases, and some previously dismissed cases that are currently being appealed.
Relates to conversions of real property in public housing developments in relation to the RAD program; sets notice requirements for public housing authorities.
Prohibits the sale and distribution of compact fluorescent mercury-added lamps and linear fluorescent mercury-added lamps on and after January 1, 2029; provides exceptions; allows for sale of otherwise prohibited lamps from existing stock acquired prior to such date.
Provides for automatic voter registration and pre-registration for persons applying for certain department of motor vehicles documentation, and for persons applying for or re-enrolling in Medicaid; allows individuals to decline such automatic registration and pre-registration.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special payment for pediatric practices that use the HealthySteps model, which supports families with young children. It requires the state health commissioner to establish an add-on payment rate to help cover costs for services like developmental screenings, behavioral health support, and prevention programs for children from birth to age six. Eligible practices must meet specific HealthySteps quality standards. The payment would be added to existing reimbursements for federally qualified health centers and rural clinics, without affecting other payment calculations. The policy takes effect April 1, 2026.
Requires the department of environmental conservation and the department of health, owners or operators of public water systems, and owners or operators of buildings to take actions to prevent and control waterborne pathogens including legionella from source-to-tap.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal defense for drivers in New York City who receive parking tickets for stopping or parking in bus lanes while attending religious services. Under the proposed changes, individuals could avoid penalties if they can prove they were at a place of worship at the time of the violation, specifically covering violations related to bus rapid transit programs and certain demonstration programs. The measure amends existing vehicle and traffic laws to allow drivers to challenge liability notices based on their religious attendance rather than automatically issuing fines. If passed, the law would take effect immediately, offering a specific exception to traffic rules for this particular group of drivers.
Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children commencing in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten and continuing thereafter on an annual basis until each child successfully completes second grade; requires school districts to designate an individual to maintain complete and accurate records containing early screening reports for each child, and to provide resources and materials to the parent and/or guardian of any child who displays indications of dyslexia.
