Relates to strengthening of utility storm response and compliance by reviewing mitigating factors including but not limited to mitigating factors and the specifics surrounding the violation or violations.
Establishes a uterine fibroids awareness and education program on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids and the elevated risk for minority women.
Prohibits utility corporations from imposing late fees, interest, or penalties during an investigation by the commission; allows retroactive late fees, interest, or penalties if a determination is made in favor of such utility corporation; prohibits utility services from being terminated during an investigation by the commission; requires utility corporations to notify customers of investigations; requires notice to the general public; requires the public service commission to prepare reports on investigatory proceedings relating to gas, electric, and steam service.
Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority may be carried over indefinitely and used against any charges imposed by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority when the customer-generator uses more electricity than such customer generates; provides for the accounting of credits once every 5 years and the electric corporation or Long Island power authority shall reimburse the customer-generator for the accumulated credits.
Requires social services districts to, every heating season, automatically re-enroll persons or households currently receiving assistance through the low-income home energy assistance program, so long as each person or household maintains eligibility.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows property/casualty insurance companies to deliver certain notices (like policy updates or coverage evidence) electronically instead of by mail, under specific conditions. It directly affects policyholders receiving insurance notices and insurers managing policy communications. The key provision requires electronic notices to meet standards set by New York's state technology law, and permits delivery to an electronic address not listed in the policy. It amends Insurance Law §3458 and Vehicle & Traffic Law §313 to enable this change. The bill passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly for review.
Provides that certain allegations made by employees involving employment discrimination shall be protected and matters of public interest in actions involving public petition and participation.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all daycare facilities in New York (excluding certain exempt providers) to create and maintain specific emergency plans for children with disabilities. The plans must detail evacuation procedures, lockdown protocols, a list of children needing assistance, and available assistive devices. Facilities must submit these plans to child welfare authorities within seven days of completion, share them with emergency responders and staff, and provide annual updates. Parents may access only information specific to their child, with all disability-related details kept confidential per existing laws. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryBill S 8133 revises how certain public employees contribute to their retirement systems, specifically those who joined a state public retirement system on or after April 1, 2012. Effective April 1, 2025, it establishes new tiered contribution rates for these members, ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual base wages, depending on their income level. This replaces a previous system that featured more wage brackets and higher maximum contribution rates, up to 6%. The bill also specifies what components are included in "base wages" for these calculations.
Authorizes funding to local government entities from the urban development corporation through the electric generation facility cessation mitigation fund for an additional three years.
