Sen. Patrick Gallivan

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 807 commends Timothy Jaccard for his designation as a recipient of the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. This resolution recognizes Jaccard for his humanitarian efforts, including founding the AMT Children of Hope Foundation and spearheading the national movement for "Safe Haven" laws.

Maddy summaryBill J 812 is a Senate Resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 26, 2025, as Bangladesh Independence Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the cultural heritage and contributions of Bangladeshi Americans in the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York. The aim is to honor workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew advocacy for safety and health protections.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Maddy summaryBill S 7470 requires health insurers and plans to grant automatic preauthorization approvals to eligible health care professionals for specific services. A health care professional qualifies for this if an insurer has approved at least 90% of their preauthorization requests for that particular service during the most recent six-month evaluation period. Once a professional has automatic approval, the corresponding health care service is deemed medically necessary, and the insurer must promptly pay the full claim without denial, reduction, or retroactive recoupment. Insurers are required to conduct initial and annual evaluations to determine eligibility for these automatic approvals.

Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children commencing in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten and continuing thereafter on an annual basis until each child successfully completes second grade; requires school districts to designate an individual to maintain complete and accurate records containing early screening reports for each child, and to provide resources and materials to the parent and/or guardian of any child who displays indications of dyslexia.

Maddy summaryBill S 7446 proposes to exempt eligible New York resident veterans from paying certain fees related to forming or operating business and not-for-profit corporations. Specifically, it waives fees normally required by Section 104-A of the business and not-for-profit corporation laws. This exemption applies for a period of five years after a veteran's military discharge or confirmation of their veteran status. The bill defines "veteran" to include those with honorable or general discharges, as well as those with qualifying conditions or discharged LGBT veteran status.

Requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens; provides for taxpayer gifts for tick borne illness research, detection and education; establishes the tick borne illness research, detection and education fund.

Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.

Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition including refusing to issue or renew, charging any increased rate, or restricting any length of coverage; prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing.