Authorizes the dispensing of abortion medication under certain conditions; requires insurance policies providing coverage for contraception to provide coverage for abortion medication.
Requires gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of equipment or pipelines that are leaking or leak prone and increase safety reporting relating to gas pipeline leaks; requires the public service commission to establish timelines for the repair, rehabilitation or replacement of leaking or leak prone infrastructure; requires the commission to provide a gas safety report to the legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill grants peace officer status in New York State to specific retired law enforcement officers working in safety roles for the Syracuse City School District's public safety department. It applies to employees serving as special patrol officers, assistant director of safety and security, director of safety and security, or chief emergency officer, as appointed by the school board. The status allows these individuals to perform peace officer duties within school facilities, but it does not authorize firearm possession without a separate license under penal law. The bill makes a technical change to existing law to formally recognize these school security positions as peace officer roles.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1214) requires the Public Service Commission to conduct a study on improving broadband access across the state. The study must examine current internet speeds, regulatory barriers, successful policies from other states, potential public-private partnerships, and federal recommendations. The Commission must complete the study within 180 days of the bill's effective date and submit a final report to state leaders and post it online. The bill directly affects the Public Service Commission's responsibilities and will inform future decisions about broadband infrastructure. It does not create new regulations or funding but sets a process for evaluating solutions.
Provides for the initiation of treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and pharyngitis resulting from a Group A streptococcal infection by a licensed pharmacist in certain circumstances.
Prohibits the use of remote or virtual learning as a form of punishment or disciplinary action; provides exceptions for failure to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Enacts the New York civil rights cold case records collection act; directs the state archivist to create a civil rights cold case records collection; creates the civil rights cold case records review board which shall assist the archivist in the collection of civil rights cold case records.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a competitive grant program providing school districts and eligible nonprofits with $25,000-$100,000 to transform schoolyards into "living schoolyards" at elementary and secondary schools across New York. These outdoor learning spaces must include features like gardens, natural playgrounds, and outdoor classrooms designed with community input and ADA accessibility. Grants require a master plan covering ecological goals, educational activities, and long-term maintenance, with funds specifically allocated for native trees (to combat heat), natural playgrounds (for inclusivity and cost savings), and educator training. The program directly affects schools serving students, particularly those with higher free/reduced lunch eligibility, by creating healthier, greener outdoor learning environments on school grounds.
Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities; prohibits municipalities from using funds or resources for the construction of any new detention facility or the expansion of any existing detention facility without approval by the legislature; establishes a committee on immigration detention oversight.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state health department to mandate lead testing for all children enrolled in New York's WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children). It directs the department to set specific testing intervals and methods, applying to children participating under federal WIC guidelines. Crucially, the bill prohibits using federal WIC program funds for this requirement, instead directing that funding must come from medical assistance programs under state law. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment.
