Sen. Lea Webb

Relates to the convening of a human services employee wage board; requires the commissioner of labor to convene a human services employee wage board comprised of twelve members; requires the wage board to hold hearings and report and make recommendations to the governor and legislature no later than December 31, 2025.

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.

Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.

Maddy summaryBill S 3554 increases the amount of personal savings individuals can have and still qualify for Medicaid benefits, directly affecting those seeking medical assistance. It changes the current savings exemption rule from a variable formula to a specific, fixed amount. Under this bill, the maximum savings amount for Medicaid eligibility, including for certain disabled individuals, would be set at $300,000. This change is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, provided there is federal financial participation.

Relates to the distribution of fire insurance premium taxes; provides that a percentage of fire insurance premium taxes be paid to the treasurer of the NYS Professional Firefighters Association to promote, support and maintain the well-being of paid professional firefighters employed in the state.

Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence to conduct a study on domestic violence in the transgender community with a focus on Black transgender women.

Includes correctional facilities and local correctional facilities as publicly-assisted housing accommodations for purposes of the division of human rights; defines correctional facilities and local correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryS 6592 requires the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to study non-rental fees charged by landlords who manage properties under rent regulations. The study must examine common fees, their amounts, how they're determined, and other relevant data. The division must submit a final report to the legislature by April 1, 2027. This bill directly affects landlords subject to rent regulations by mandating a formal review of fees beyond rent. It does not change current fee practices but sets a timeline for a legislative review.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a licensing system for laser hair removal technicians in New York. It requires technicians to complete state-approved training, pass competency exams, and maintain $1 million in liability insurance. The law directly affects individuals performing laser hair removal services, setting specific training hours, procedure requirements, and safety standards. It also creates a complaint hotline for customers and an industry advisory committee to help develop regulations. These changes aim to standardize safety and training across the profession.

Requires an "X" gender marker to be included in documents that request that a person identify their gender or sex utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities.