Sen. Rachel May

Extends the time period from eighteen years to twenty-five years that a school shall be guaranteed recovery of energy performance contract costs from energy savings incurred by school districts over that time period.

Provides for adult changing tables to be placed within an enclosed restroom facility or other similar private facility that is for use by persons with disabilities who need help with diapering at commercial places of public amusement and state-owned buildings open to the public.

Requires certain labeling to be used to indicate the safety dates and quality dates of food products; requires the department of agriculture and markets to educate consumers about such provisions.

Relates to the annual statement of financial disclosure and the posting of financial disclosure filings for candidates for statewide elected office or candidates for a member of the legislature.

Requires bicycles advertised for sale or resale in New York state to have an identifying serial number in legible boldfaced figures in one of certain specified areas on the bicycle; requires advertisements for bicycles to clearly and conspicuously include a photograph of such bicycles; exempts online marketplaces from placing identifying serial numbers on bicycles.

Enacts protections for private education loan borrowers and cosigners; requires certain notifications from creditors and debt collectors; prohibits acceleration; enacts provisions for cosigner release.

Directs the commissioner of health to establish at least 4 maternal-infant care centers in areas of need for infants suffering from drug withdrawal as a result of in utero exposure.

Relates to voting rights and access for incarcerated individuals; authorizes polling places to be available at correctional facilities and local facilities; requires such facilities to provide persons detained or confined in such facilities access to register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot; requires voting information to be included in the inmate handbook.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires washing machine manufacturers and importers to submit a compliance plan to the state department detailing how they will equip sold machines with microfiber filtration systems to reduce water pollution. Starting in 2031, producers must have an approved plan in place before selling any washing machines in the state, with a full ban on sales without approval beginning in 2032. The legislation defines specific responsibilities for retailers and commercial laundry services while establishing an advisory board and setting penalties for non-compliance. Ultimately, the law aims to ensure that a growing percentage of washing machines sold within the state include built-in filters designed to catch microfibers before they enter the water supply.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires healthcare providers and facilities to report cases of Alpha-gal syndrome, a serious allergic reaction triggered by tick bites, to state health authorities. It mandates that the state health commissioner create rules to make this condition a reportable disease and include it in official tick-borne disease surveillance reports. The legislation aims to improve tracking and monitoring of this condition by ensuring consistent data collection from medical professionals. The changes will not take effect immediately but will begin approximately 260 days after the bill becomes law.