Sen. Samra Brouk

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state employees and their employers to sign a written acknowledgment when changing job titles or duties that would affect retirement benefits. Specifically, it mandates that both parties confirm in writing that the employee will no longer be eligible for membership or service credit in their retirement system as of a specified date. The employer must then submit this signed document to the retirement board or comptroller within 30 days to formalize the change. It applies to employees in New York state retirement systems covered under Education Law, Retirement Law, and other defined plans. The bill creates a procedural requirement for documenting eligibility changes, not altering benefit calculations or eligibility rules themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all covered water systems (serving specific residential populations) to replace every lead service line in their systems by November 1, 2037. It mandates that water systems cover all replacement costs at no direct charge to property owners, including planning, construction, and restoration. Property owners must allow access for replacement or opt-out by replacing their portion within 45 days at their own expense. The law applies to all lead pipes connecting water mains to buildings, including those owned by customers, and defines "lead service lines" to include certain galvanized pipes and lead connectors.

Repeals managed long term care provisions for Medicaid recipients; establishes provisions for fully integrated plans for long term care including PACE and MAP plans.

Directs the commissioner to convene statewide and regional conventions to bring together underrepresented educators annually to discuss experiences, best practices, and afford for networking, mentorship opportunities, and support.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 180) increases monthly payments for individuals and couples receiving enhanced residential care under New York's social services law. It raises the monthly amount for eligible individuals from $1,637 to $1,768 and sets the couple amount at twice that ($3,536). The change takes effect January 1, 2025, directly affecting residents in licensed residential care facilities who qualify for this support. The bill amends existing law to adjust these payment rates without creating new eligibility criteria or program requirements.

Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission; requires the commission to have a duty to protect public interest, including ensuring access to utility services for residential and business customers; prohibits commissioners from having been employed within the last two years by an electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, or water utility that is regulated by the commission.

Authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities and other places operated by the department of corrections and community supervision for the confinement of persons; requires the state inspector general to establish protocol and procedures for such reports and investigations.

Expands the health department's review of correctional health services by including a biennial study of health care staffing at facilities operated by the department of corrections and community supervision.

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.