Establishes the professional practice of community midwifery; defines as the management in the home, birth center, or community setting, of normal pregnancies, child birth, and postpartum care, including newborn evaluation, resuscitation and referral for infants; sets requirements for license and practice.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a specific refund for Carl Spatola from the New York State Teachers' Retirement System. It allows him to receive a refund of 3% contributions he paid during a period when his transfer from the New York City Teachers' Retirement System wasn't properly processed (October 1, 2000 - June 30, 2004). The refund applies only to the contributions made during that unprocessed transfer period, provided Spatola files an application within one year of the bill's effective date. The refund is funded by the employer(s) of the retirement system members, not the state.
Maddy summaryS 853 creates a New York State tax credit called "NY MADE" for manufacturers producing medical equipment or personal protective equipment (PPE) within New York. The credit equals 20% of the wholesale value of qualifying equipment produced above the 2025 average for existing manufacturers, or 30% for new manufacturers starting production after the bill's enactment. It applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and is designed to support in-state manufacturing of healthcare-related equipment. The bill specifically defines "medical equipment" as devices used for treating illness or injury, excluding general-purpose items.
Maddy summaryS 1413 creates two new criminal offenses: "harassment of a law enforcement officer or family member in the first degree" (a felony) and "in the second degree" (a misdemeanor). First-degree harassment covers threatening communications (via phone, email, or other means) intended to cause fear for an officer's or family member's safety or property. Second-degree harassment includes physical contact, following in public, or repeated conduct that alarms officers or their families. The law directly affects anyone who targets law enforcement officers or their household members with these specific actions, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Requires enhanced federal medical assistance percentage funds be directly shared with the counties and the city of New York; requires the comptroller examine and audit all funds received from the enhanced federal medical assistance percentage and the distributions made to counties and the city of New York.
Provides for the return of persons to custody for violations of conditions of presumptive release, parole, conditional release or post-release supervision.
Deems home instruction which is compliant with the provisions of article 65 of the education law and the home instruction requirements prescribed in the commissioner of education's regulations to be substantially equivalent in amount and quality to the instruction given to students of like age and attainments at the public schools of the city or district where the student resides.
Authorizes municipalities to adopt local laws requiring the use of in vessel composting for the disposal of organic waste that is generated from a residence.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1866) establishes a statewide "green alert" system for missing military members who have opted in and suffer from mental health conditions like PTSD or traumatic brain injury. It requires law enforcement to verify a member's military status, condition, and safety risk before activating the alert, which would then be broadcast through media and highway signs. The system includes privacy safeguards under HIPAA, an opt-out option for military members, and mandates coordination between state agencies and law enforcement. Alerts remain active only until the member is found or the designated notification period ends.
Maddy summaryS 1449 removes the 35-year maximum age limit for taking civil service exams to become a police officer or environmental conservation officer in New York State. This change directly affects applicants over 35 who wish to enter these specific state or local government roles. The bill amends Section 58 of the civil service law by deleting the age cap from eligibility requirements. Existing exceptions (such as military service time counting toward age or specific Buffalo police hiring scenarios) remain unchanged.
