Sen. Nathalia Fernández

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers, educational institutions, and other organizations from requiring job applicants or students to submit copies of their own criminal history records. The law specifically bars these entities from demanding documents that individuals have already obtained through official channels, such as the Division of Criminal Justice Services. By removing this requirement, the legislation aims to reduce barriers for people seeking employment or education while maintaining protections against discrimination based on past convictions. The changes apply to all state agencies, political subdivisions, and private organizations operating within the jurisdiction.

Allows for treatment costing less than $1,500 to be done without prior approval, and more clearly defines the list of "pre-authorized procedures" as a floor on treatment as opposed to its current status as a ceiling; allows non-network providers of testing to be compensated at the provider network rate negotiated by the carrier.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for specific traffic laws in New Rochelle from December 1, 2024, to December 1, 2029. It directly affects vehicle owners and operators within the city by keeping in place rules regarding liability when drivers fail to follow traffic signals. The legislation updates existing statutes related to owner responsibility and traffic control indications without altering their core requirements. Once signed into law, these provisions will remain active for five years before they automatically expire.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State's education laws to standardize the creation and funding of detailed site maps for school emergency response plans. It requires schools to produce digital and printable maps that include floor plans, aerial imagery, and specific labels for key locations like exits, hazardous materials, and security equipment, ensuring these files are compatible with law enforcement software. To support this, the legislation authorizes state funding for school districts to purchase these mapping services alongside other approved safety devices like metal detectors and security cameras. The bill also mandates that these maps be kept confidential and verified annually through walkthroughs to ensure accuracy for first responders.

Requires training for teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of mental health response; requires office of mental health to assist in development of curriculum for training.

Repeals the rebates for stock transfer tax paid; dedicates funds of the stock transfer tax fund and stock transfer incentive fund to various funds; establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program.

Deems Anthony Varvaro to have died as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty so as to permit accidental death benefits to be awarded to his beneficiaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a mandatory licensing system for fiscal intermediaries, which are organizations that manage payments and services for individuals receiving state medical assistance. Effective April 1, 2026, these entities must obtain a license from the state commissioner to operate, with a one-time application fee of $10,000 and a review process that evaluates the applicant's character, competence, and compliance history. The legislation also requires licensed intermediaries to submit detailed annual reports on costs, service areas, and personal assistant employment, while creating a confidential registry to track personal assistants for oversight purposes. Additionally, the bill repeals previous definitions and provisions related to fiscal intermediaries to align the law with these new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the legal authority for the city of New Rochelle to collect an occupancy tax on visitors until September 1, 2027. Previously, this specific tax power was set to expire earlier, but the legislation updates the expiration date in the state tax laws. The change allows the city to continue generating revenue from short-term stays without needing to seek further legislative approval before the new deadline. Once signed into law, the extension takes effect immediately and remains in place until the specified end date.

Provides for a working families tax credit; directs quarterly prepayment of the credit; provides for a sliding reduction in the credit for incomes which exceed a certain threshold.