Sen. Cordell Cleare

Establishes the New York long term care trust program to provide long term care benefits for eligible residents who have paid the required premium contributions and are in need of assistance with at least two activities of daily living as determined by the department of health.

Requires state employees and the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, and members of the legislature attend annual implicit bias training provided by the legislative ethics commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits property tax exemptions for owners of commercial storefronts that have been vacant or unoccupied for two years or longer. It directly affects commercial property owners who own ground-floor retail spaces used for selling goods or services but have not maintained regular business activity. The law defines "vacant" as having minimal objects present and "unoccupied" as lacking people regularly conducting business on the premises. The rule applies immediately to all tax assessments based on property status after the effective date.

Enacts the "AC in residencies (AIR) act"; requires the installation of permanent cooling and dehumidification equipment in at least one indoor common gathering space in certain multiple dwellings and multiple residences.

Prohibits provisions in any waiver, settlement, agreement or other resolution of any claim where the foundation for which is an alleged violation of the labor law or article fifteen of the executive law, that prevent the disclosure of the employee's workplace experience with the employer.

Establishes the universal child care act to provide for the establishment and funding of universal child care in the state of New York; establishes a universal child care taskforce to help implement universal child care in the state and repeals certain provisions of the social services law relating thereto; establishes the permanent child care workforce pay equity fund; establishes a universal child care public option pilot program to provide universal child care in at least twenty locations throughout the state; makes an appropriation therefor.

Sets requirements for the sale, lease, and rental of powered bicycles, powered mobility devices, and storage batteries for such devices; provides for penalties for the violation thereof.

Requires all dwellings in projects located within the state to include braille labeling on all room numbers, elevator buttons, and directional signage in common areas in such dwellings.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5121) removes a requirement for certain students without lawful immigration status to submit an affidavit confirming they have applied to legalize their status or will do so when eligible. It directly affects undocumented students enrolled in New York State educational institutions. The bill repeals specific sections of the Education Law (including parts of Sections 6206, 661, 6301, and 6455) that previously mandated this affidavit. The change eliminates this administrative step for affected students without altering other tuition or fee policies.

Maddy summaryBill S 6499 amends insurance law to ensure full coverage for certain preventative health services. It mandates that primary and preventative obstetric and gynecological care, as well as annual cervical cytology screenings for women aged eighteen and older, shall not be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance. This means individuals with applicable insurance policies will not face these specific out-of-pocket costs for these essential preventative services.