Requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle; requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures regarding such force.
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.
Raises the exclusion of certain indebtedness of school districts other than school districts in a city with one hundred twenty-five thousand inhabitants or more according to the latest federal census.
Provides for the conveyance or lease of sewer system properties and responsibilities by cities, towns and villages in the county of Westchester and the establishment of certain county sewer districts, extensions or special transitional zones of assessment in the county of Westchester when determined to be in the public interest.
Establishes a statewide person-centered mental health services work group to improve statewide mental health planning and outcomes to achieve a person-centered, prevention-first integrated and tiered system of care for holistic health and wellness.
Relates to annual professional performance reviews of teachers and principals; establishes an optional system of annual professional performance review plans; repeals provisions relating to streamlined removal procedures for teachers rated ineffective.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state workers' compensation law to explicitly include recovery after a stillbirth as a valid reason for taking family leave. It directly affects employees who experience a stillbirth by ensuring they are entitled to paid time off to recover from the loss. The change adds a new category to the existing definition of family leave, which currently covers caring for sick family members, bonding with a newborn, and military-related exigencies. The law will apply to insurance policies and contracts issued on or after January 1st of the year following its enactment.
Establishes an office of the state medical indemnity fund ombudsman and a medical indemnity fund advisory panel to advocate for, assist and represent the interests of qualified plaintiffs.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits elected officials from serving as members of local municipal agencies to prevent conflicts of interest. It directly affects city councils, town boards, and other elected bodies by removing their eligibility to sit on these agencies. The law includes an exception for industrial development agencies where the board is entirely made up of elected officials from the same municipality. Additionally, the bill provides a process for appointing new agency members if a current member must leave due to the new restrictions.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a nonpartisan poll monitoring program that allows civic organizations and ballot issue committees to appoint up to two monitors per polling place. To participate, these groups must submit an application to the state board of elections at least 32 days before an election, providing proof of their nonpartisan purpose, training materials, and a volunteer pledge. The board will review and approve or deny these requests within a specific timeframe, with an appeal process available for denials. Approved monitors must wear official badges and credentials issued by the relevant election board while observing voters' rights and election procedures.
