Rep. William Colton

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the law to require all public and non-public schools in New York State to keep epinephrine devices on-site in every instructional facility. Previously, schools were only permitted to have these emergency medications, but this amendment makes their presence mandatory for any student or staff member experiencing anaphylactic symptoms. The state commissioner of education, working with the commissioner of health, will determine the specific types and quantities of devices needed to ensure ready access during emergencies.

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.

Extends certain provisions of law relating to requiring regulations to permit tuition waivers for certain firefighters and fire officers for CUNY until July 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends tuition waivers for police officer students attending the City University of New York until July 1, 2028. The change directly affects current and future police recruits who are enrolled in CUNY programs, allowing them to continue receiving financial support for their education. By amending existing state laws, the legislation ensures that these educational benefits remain in place for an additional two years beyond the previous expiration date. The measure is a straightforward policy adjustment that does not alter the eligibility criteria for the waivers, only their duration.

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.

Authorizes the use of body imaging scanning equipment in certain facilities for youth and adolescent offenders placed with or committed to the office of children and family services.

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.

Establishes a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, small school buses, and charter buses that are engaged in the business of carrying or transporting nine to twenty-four passengers for hire; pre-arranged for-hire vehicles and accessible vehicles; defines terms.

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.

Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.