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.
Provides that the tax on cigars and premium cigars shall be at the rate of seventy-five percent of the wholesale price or fifty cents, whichever is less, and is intended to be imposed only once upon the sale of any cigars or premium cigars; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new criminal offense called "vehicular homicide" for drivers who cause another person's death through reckless conduct showing extreme disregard for human life. It directly affects drivers whose actions - like severe speeding or ignoring traffic signals - result in fatalities, even if they didn’t intend to cause death. The law classifies vehicular homicide as a class B felony, the same penalty as second-degree murder in New York, making it a serious criminal charge. This change would replace or add to existing laws for deaths caused by negligent or reckless driving.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York colleges to offer new academic programs or degrees if they meet two specific requirements: operating continuously with a physical campus in the state for at least 10 years and holding full accreditation without sanctions from either the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or New York’s Board of Regents. It directly affects colleges seeking to expand their offerings beyond current accredited programs. The law removes barriers to new programs for qualifying institutions while requiring non-compliant colleges to follow existing Board of Regents procedures. This is a procedural change focused on streamlining authorization for established, accredited institutions.
Maddy summaryS 5097 increases the penalty for robbing property from a bank or certain financial institutions (like credit unions, savings banks, or similar entities) by classifying it as a class C felony. The bill amends New York's Penal Law to specifically define this type of robbery and set the new penalty level, replacing less severe charges. This change directly affects individuals convicted of such robberies, subjecting them to harsher sentencing than before. The law does not alter the definition of robbery generally but elevates penalties for crimes targeting financial institutions.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals arrested for specific sex offenses against children under 13 to provide a DNA sample at the time of arrest. It directly affects people charged with felonies listed in the penal law involving victims under 13 years old. Key provisions mandate DNA collection upon arrest (unless previously submitted), allow courts to order collection if refused, and establish procedures for expunging DNA records if convictions are overturned or charges dismissed. The law also creates safeguards for removing DNA profiles from the state index when legally appropriate.
Establishes the child victims act fund which provides grant awards in reimbursement to public school districts and voluntary foster care agencies located within the state who have been named as defendants in certain child sexual abuse legal cases and in which it can be demonstrated by the public school district or voluntary foster care agency that no insurance policy for the covered period can be located after a good-faith effort to do so has been made, there was a monetary judgment issued or settlement agreement with regard to such action and where it can be demonstrated by the public school district or voluntary foster care agency that payment in full of such judgment or settlement would put a substantial burden on the district's or agency's ability to execute its mission and negatively impact its existing student population.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for certain organizations to provide fiscal intermediary services - such as managing payments for home care programs - from April 1, 2025, to July 1, 2025. It requires subcontractors working with the statewide fiscal intermediary to register with the state department within 30 days of being selected. The change directly affects entities currently offering these services, ensuring they can continue operating under the new timeline while meeting registration requirements. The law takes effect immediately but applies retroactively from April 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 299) allows school districts with a combined wealth ratio of 35% or less to create a reserve fund. The fund can cover expenses that would otherwise push the district over its tax levy limit without needing voter approval. Districts must return unused funds to the general budget within four years if they’re not needed for future tax-compliant spending. It directly affects low-wealth school districts seeking to manage budget constraints under existing tax cap rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill limits the New York State Insurance Superintendent's authority to create or enforce suitability requirements for term life insurance policies (which have no cash value). It requires that suitability assessments for such policies only consider a consumer's age and annual income, prohibiting any additional factors. The bill nullifies existing regulations (like 11 NYCRR Part 224) that conflict with this rule, directly affecting insurance agents, companies selling term life insurance, and consumers purchasing these policies in New York. It aims to increase term life insurance availability by reducing regulatory barriers.
