Requires notice of applications for major capital improvement rent increases to include a statement on the first page explaining in plain language the tenant's right to answer or reply and how a tenant may request an extension of time to submit such answer or reply.

Sen. Robert Jackson
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Directs the office of the state comptroller to conduct a study on establishing a universal pension system in the state of New York; requires the office of the state comptroller to submit a report of such study.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes clear standards for advertising housing as "deeply affordable." It defines such housing as units affordable to households earning 60% or less of the local area median income (as calculated by HUD). Advertisers - including developers and landlords - may not falsely label non-compliant housing as "deeply affordable," and must clearly disclose the percentage or number of deeply affordable units when marketing buildings with both affordable and market-rate units. Government agencies must also follow these rules when promoting housing availability. The law does not change eligibility for tax credits or grants but requires all advertising under those programs to comply with these new standards.
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.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes allowing New York state residents to deduct up to $5,000 of their annual student loan payments from their state taxable income. It applies to individuals who have taken out loans for their own education or for their spouse and dependents, covering payments made directly, by an employer, or through payroll deductions. The tax benefit would begin for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2028, and includes payments toward certain 529 college savings plans. Currently, the legislation is under review by the state's Budget and Revenue Committee.
Relates to the compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; implements the agreements between the state and the public employees federation.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires organizations submitting records to state agencies to periodically renew their requests for information to remain exempt from public disclosure. Under the new rules, entities must apply for an exception at least sixty days before a current exemption expires, with each approval valid for a maximum of three years. If an organization fails to submit a timely renewal application, the exemption ends and the records become subject to public access laws. The legislation also establishes specific timelines for agencies to review these renewal requests and outlines a process for appealing denials of exemption.
Extends the presumptive eligibility period, from twenty-five to thirty-five years, for certain retirement benefits for injuries or illnesses related to World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations.
Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities including hospitals, certain professionals, and insurers; requires insurance coverage for services or treatments for gender dysphoria or gender incongruence.
Maddy summaryS 8902 amends New York's social services law to ensure that medical assistance recipients (such as Medicaid beneficiaries) cannot access school-based health center services through managed care programs until at least April 1, 2026. The bill adds a specific provision requiring these services to be provided outside of managed care arrangements during that period. This directly affects medical assistance recipients who use school-based health centers and the managed care organizations that coordinate their care. The law takes effect immediately, but the amendment expires when the underlying section of the law is repealed.