Sen. Jamaal Bailey

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 designates a specific stretch of State Route 22 in Mount Vernon as the "Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers Way" to honor the late rapper. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for this new name while clarifying that the official route number and legal designation will remain unchanged. The change is intended as a ceremonial tribute and does not alter the physical infrastructure or the official numbering of the highway.

Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility in the supplemental nutrition assistance program prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.

Permits certain licensed athletic trainers who are licensed to practice in another state or territory to provide athletic training services to athletes and team personnel at a discrete sanctioned team sporting event or performance in this state.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how family courts handle adjournments in contemplation of dismissal and suspended judgments within child protective proceedings. It clarifies the rules for granting these temporary pauses, which allow a case to be set aside with the possibility of dismissal if specific conditions are met during a set period. The legislation outlines who can request these adjournments, establishes requirements for supervising the respondent and child, and defines the procedures for extending the timeline or revoking the pause if terms are violated. By updating the Family Court Act, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for judges, attorneys, and child protective agencies involved in these cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state agricultural law to officially classify cannabis as a crop, livestock, or livestock product. By adding a specific paragraph to the existing agriculture and markets law, it brings cannabis under the same regulatory definitions used for traditional farming commodities. The change takes effect immediately and allows cannabis to be treated consistently with other agricultural goods within the state's legal framework.

Creates the office of expungement and automatic sealing within the division of criminal justice services to oversee the sealing and expungement of certain convictions.

Authorizes one percent of mobile sports tax revenue be used for problem gambling, one percent for youth sports and education funding, and one percent for youth team sports funding.

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority healthcare issues; provides an exemption for certain individuals; requires hospitals and facilities to request documentation of the completion of training from employees and prospective employees.

Provides "WiFi service" internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.