Sen. Gustavo Rivera

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Lead-Based Paint Right to Know Act, requires real estate agents in New York to disclose lead-based paint test reports during residential property transactions. It mandates that sellers or their agents provide inspection results for homes built before 1978, ensuring buyers have access to information about potential lead hazards before purchasing. The legislation also requires these specific inspection reports to be added to a state health registry, making lead data available to future renters and buyers. By standardizing this disclosure process, the bill aims to prevent lead poisoning and protect public health without altering existing responsibilities for property condition or liability.

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses; provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.

Provides for certain presumptions for reckless driving and the implementation of a reckless driving and vehicular violence awareness component of the pre-licensing course for driver's licenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that medical evaluations for assisted living eligibility be completed within thirty days before a resident moves in. The assessment must verify that the facility can meet the physical, supervisory, and psycho-social needs of the individual and must be signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. It directly affects assisted living programs and their prospective residents by setting a specific timeline for these health checks. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Imposes a tax on out-of-state transfers, dividends, payments, and loans by certain accident and health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to be deposited in the New York state agency trust fund, distressed provider assistance account.

Provides age caps for certain retirement systems for children receiving accidental death benefits; provides that such benefits shall continue in the same amount as received by the member's widow or widower as a joint and survivor pension until every such child shall die.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York's Commissioner of Health to create a special health insurance program under the federal 1332 state innovation program, allowing the state to offer coverage to specific individuals who currently do not qualify for standard plans. The program is designed for New York residents under age 65 who are ineligible for Medicaid, lack affordable employer-sponsored insurance, and have household incomes between 133% and 250% of the federal poverty line, with additional provisions for certain noncitizens and pregnant individuals. Key features include the requirement that approved health plans cover essential benefits, dental and vision services, and specific cancer care, while also providing temporary income protections for children and pregnant people. The legislation mandates that the state obtain necessary federal approvals from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Treasury Department before implementing the plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how the state Medicaid director is selected, requiring the governor to appoint the official with the Senate's approval. Under the new rules, the Senate must confirm the nominee before the person can officially take the role. The change applies to appointments made on or after January 1st of the year following the bill's enactment. This process ensures that both the executive and legislative branches have a role in choosing the head of the Medicaid program.

Directs the New York state energy and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.