Rep. Phil Steck

Maddy summaryNew York State Bill A 9251 prohibits prediction market platforms from allowing New York residents to trade on specific types of events, including political elections, athletic competitions, deaths, and catastrophic incidents such as wars or natural disasters. The legislation defines these restricted categories in detail and explicitly bans "unlawful commodity" markets where the underlying activity violates state or federal law. Platforms that violate these restrictions face civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per violation, with fines increasing to twice the profits derived or $50,000 for prohibited market types. Additionally, providers who continue operating after a court order to cease operations in the state incur a penalty of $1 million per day, and the Attorney General is granted authority to enforce these rules and issue necessary regulations.

Establishes the "removing barriers to higher education success act" which directs the state university and city university to adopt policies that makes certain documentation submitted by an enrolled or admitted student sufficient to establish that such student is an individual with a disability; establishes a program to provide transition services for students with disabilities entering higher education.

Enacts the "just energy transition act"; requires a study of competitive options to facilitate the phase-out, replacement and redevelopment of New York state's oldest and most-polluting fossil fueled generation facilities and their sites by the year 2030.

Replaces certain appearances of the words addict, addicts and addiction with the words person with a substance use disorder, person with a mental health disorder, person with co-occurring disorder, person in recovery, or a variation thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New York State to provide every public and private school - including elementary, secondary, trade/vocational, college, and university - with at least one opioid and fentanyl overdose rescue kit at no cost. The kits must contain two doses of naloxone nasal spray, CPR equipment, and wireless technology that alerts first responders when opened and notifies of medication expiration. Schools may offer optional training for staff on using the kits, but participation is not mandatory. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary rules to be implemented before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the fee funeral directors and undertakers pay to use the electronic death registration system from $20 to $5 per burial or removal permit. It directly affects licensed funeral professionals who must pay this fee as part of their operational costs. The law explicitly states they cannot charge families any additional fee related to this payment, keeping the cost contained within their business expenses. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the size of New York's Public Service Commission from five to seven members. It adds specific requirements: two members must come from consumer protection or social justice organizations, one must live in a nonattainment area, and at least one must have utility consumer advocacy experience. The bill also sets new qualifications for commissioners appointed after July 2022, requiring education and experience in fields like utility regulation, consumer advocacy, or public policy.

Provides free fentanyl test strips to individuals at specified distribution facilities; requires a public awareness campaign on the dangers of fentanyl and the provision of the test strips.

Enacts "Nima's law" which prohibits the retail sale of nitrous oxide; establishes civil penalties for violations; includes nitrous oxide misuse in the health care and wellness education and outreach program to expand education on the dangers of nitrous oxide misuse; prohibits the sale of whip cream chargers.

Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners; adds nurse practitioners as persons who can authorize or make certain determinations authorized to be made or determined by physicians.