Sen. Lea Webb

Maddy summaryThis bill requires coroners, pathologists, medical examiners, and other qualified examiners to report cases of Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases if they are found in a deceased person. The law mandates that these officials notify the health department promptly whenever such an infection is discovered during an examination, following specific reporting methods set by the commissioner. This change applies to anyone legally authorized to conduct post-mortem examinations and aims to improve the tracking of these diseases after death. The new requirement will become effective ninety days after the bill is signed into law.

Directs contracting state agencies to develop a growth plan in order to increase participation of minority- and women-owned businesses with respect to state contracts and subcontracts which includes an analyses of the use of discretionary buying.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York State residents aged 65 and older to take up to nine credit hours of courses for credit at state and city universities each semester without paying tuition. The legislation amends existing education laws to establish this benefit, ensuring that senior students can enroll in classes on a space-available basis without taking exams or receiving grades. By modifying regulations for both state-operated institutions and the City University of New York, the bill provides a specific pathway for seniors to pursue academic credits free of charge while maintaining priority for other qualified students.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public corporations to provide written notice to retired officers, employees, and their families at least 45 days before any new or amended health insurance contracts take effect. The notice must include either the full text of the proposed plan with financial details or a link to a secure website where this information is available. This provision ensures that retired personnel have adequate time to review the terms and costs of health coverage changes affecting them. The bill applies to all health insurance contracts, plans, renewals, modifications, or amendments entered into on or after its effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for appointing members to the boards of trustees for both the State University of New York and the City University of New York. It requires that anyone appointed by the governor or the mayor cannot simultaneously be a paid employee serving at their pleasure, and it extends the seven-year terms for most appointed trustees. The legislation also clarifies that student and faculty representatives on these boards must follow the same ethical and disclosure rules as regular voting members. These changes apply to all new appointments made after the law takes effect.

Relates to requiring certain town and village justices be admitted to practice law in the state; requires town and village justices in a town or village with a high arraignment volume be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office; provides the determination of a town or village with a high arraignment volume shall be made by the office of court administration in consultation with the division of criminal justice services.

Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion which occurs when a person intends to obtain property from another person or entity located in the state of New York through the use of certain malicious software.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how the state Medicaid director is selected, requiring the governor to appoint the official with the Senate's approval. Under the new rules, the Senate must confirm the nominee before the person can officially take the role. The change applies to appointments made on or after January 1st of the year following the bill's enactment. This process ensures that both the executive and legislative branches have a role in choosing the head of the Medicaid program.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York corporations that are already licensed to practice engineering or land surveying to also offer professional geology services. To qualify, the corporation must have at least one officer or director who holds a valid professional geologist license. The legislation also updates the rules for issuing three-year certificates of authorization to individuals and business entities providing these regulated services.