Extends for two years the requirement for OPWDD to give a 90-day notice to the Senate, Assembly, and labor organizations of any closures or transfer of a state operated individualized residential alternative.
Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the Care Demonstration Program for people with developmental disabilities, administered by New York's Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), through March 31, 2028. It changes the expiration date in existing law from March 31, 2026, to March 31, 2028, without altering the program's structure or eligibility. The extension applies directly to OPWDD's ongoing administration of this specific care demonstration initiative.
Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6829) honors CW2 John M. Grassia III by designating a specific bridge on I-88 in Rotterdam (where Becker Road crosses the interstate) with a ceremonial sign. It does not change the bridge's official name or affect transportation operations. The bill requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain a sign reading "Bridge Dedicated to CW2 John M. Grassia III" while clarifying the dedication is purely symbolic. It has no policy impact beyond this commemorative gesture, as stated in Section 2. The bill is procedural and non-substantive.
Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.
Provides that NYSERDA shall establish a program to provide rebates or new lithium-ion batteries for powered mobility devices at reduced cost or no cost to certain individuals; sets standards for lithium-ion batteries provided pursuant to the program; requires NYSERDA to submit an annual report on such program.
Suspends the registration of vehicles which have been documented multiple times by a photo speed violation monitoring system for speeding in a highway construction or maintenance work area.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all 16- and 17-year-olds to wear a properly fitted, certified helmet when riding class 1 or class 2 electric assist bicycles (e-bikes). It directly affects teenagers using these specific e-bike types, mandating helmet use to improve safety. Violations carry a $50 civil fine, but courts may waive the fine if the rider provides proof of purchasing or renting a helmet, or demonstrates economic hardship preventing helmet access. The law takes effect April 1, 2025, after implementation of necessary rules.
Establishes a private right of action for deed theft; provides that victims of deed theft may maintain an action against a deed thief or a bank that provides a loan that assists in the commission of deed theft; authorizes victims of deed theft to recover actual damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees; defines terms.
