Enacts "Killian's law"; establishes a timely repair for wheelchair program; extends the warranty period for wheelchairs to 2 years; deems all wheelchair repairs needed within 5 years of initial prescription medically necessary.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6161) requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to charge health insurers and health plans only for actual drug costs, pharmacy dispensing fees, and a fair administrative fee - passing through all rebates, discounts, and other financial benefits directly to the health plan. It bans "spread pricing" (where PBMs keep the difference between what they pay pharmacies and charge plans) and mandates full disclosure of all income sources to the state department. PBMs must provide quarterly refunds for any excess amounts kept under the old pricing model. The bill directly affects health insurers, health plans, and PBMs operating in New York, aiming to reduce prescription drug costs for consumers through transparency and cost accountability.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires school districts to create detailed site maps for emergency response as part of school safety plans. The maps must include floor plans, school grounds layouts, road maps of surrounding areas, and specific labels like hazardous materials locations, with features like true north orientation, grid coordinates, and compatibility with existing law enforcement software. Districts must verify map accuracy through initial and annual building walkthroughs. The bill also establishes funding eligibility through school building aid for approved mapping costs, ensuring schools don't need to purchase new software to share these maps with emergency responders.
Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.
Directs the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority to implement a toll discount plan for residents of Orange, Rockland, Dutchess and Putnam counties who commute to work in the city of New York while the central business district tolling program is in effect; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Maddy summaryThis bill adds tianeptine sodium to New York's Schedule II controlled substances list, which includes drugs with high abuse potential but recognized medical uses (like certain opioids). It directly affects healthcare providers who prescribe it, pharmacies that dispense it, and patients who use it, requiring stricter controls such as special prescriptions and recordkeeping. The law amends the public health law to include tianeptine sodium in Schedule II, aligning its regulation with other high-risk medications. The change takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurers and health plans in New York to send written informational resources to individuals recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease within 60 days of learning of the diagnosis. It directly affects insureds and enrollees with new Alzheimer's diagnoses, mandating that the materials include evidence-based, culturally appropriate information about the disease and contact details for support organizations like the Alzheimer's Association. Insurers must deliver these resources by mail unless the individual consents to electronic delivery. The bill aims to ensure timely access to accurate disease information and support services without adding new requirements for healthcare providers.
Maddy summaryS 4219 establishes the New York State Muslim American Advisory Council to advise the legislature on issues affecting Muslim Americans. The council, composed of 10 members (including community representatives and legislative appointees), will provide recommendations to improve Muslim American civic participation, social and economic integration, and access to state services. It must submit annual reports detailing findings and strategies for state programs impacting this community. The bill creates a formal mechanism for the state to engage with Muslim American leaders and address their concerns through structured policy advice.
Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to an election officer while such person is performing their assigned duties; amends aggravated harassment and obstruction of governmental administration to include election officers.
Grants the commissioner of education the power to identify schools for additional support and assistance and establish performance targets for such schools.
