New York Bills

This bill requires anyone distributing political communications that use materially deceptive media to clearly disclose that the content has been manipulated. For visual media, the disclosure must be printed in a legible font no smaller than the surrounding text, while audio communications must include spoken warnings at the beginning, end, and regular intervals. The law exempts satire, parody, bona fide news reporting that acknowledges authenticity questions, and paid broadcasts that already provide consistent disclaimers to their advertisers. Candidates whose likeness appears in such deceptive media without consent can seek court orders to stop its distribution and recover legal fees, with courts required to expedite these cases before an election. The measure also includes a provision stating that entities are not required to edit or label content if doing so would violate federal law.

This bill extends the deadline for a specific housing program that provides small loans to owners of multiple dwellings to fix substandard or unsanitary living conditions. Originally set to expire on June 30, 2024, the program's key provisions are now extended to remain in effect until June 30, 2027. The change ensures that eligible property owners have more time to access financial assistance for necessary repairs without the program ending prematurely.

This bill extends existing laws to allow local governments to waive certain zoning and designation requirements for specific small-scale housing projects. It directly affects municipalities and developers working on rehabilitation or conservation of existing buildings, as well as the construction of up to four-unit dwellings. Under the new rules, officials can bypass standard area designation and land use procedures for projects involving up to 90 federally financed units intended for the elderly or persons with disabilities, provided no change in land use occurs. The legislation also permits municipalities to sell such properties to qualified buyers without following typical land disposition standards, streamlining the process for these targeted housing initiatives.

Extends provisions of law relating to new owners of buildings for which administrators have been appointed pursuant to article 7-A of the real property actions and proceedings law from June 30, 2024 until June 30, 2027.

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions providing centralized service to political subdivisions and the authority of the commissioner of general services to aggregate purchases of energy.

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions dealing with tax exemptions for rent regulated properties occupied by senior citizens and persons with disabilities until 2026.

Extends the existing authority of the local housing agency in the city of New York, the department of housing preservation and development until June 30, 2027 to restructure rents for housing development fund companies that have purchased and are rehabilitating occupied multiple dwellings.

This bill extends the deadline for a program that allows farmers and pesticide handlers to repair damaged pesticide containers without paying a fee. The key provision updates the expiration date of this repair program from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026, ensuring the temporary relief continues for two more years. The law applies to anyone who currently utilizes the state's environmental conservation rules for fixing these specific agricultural supplies. Once the new date passes, the special repair provisions will automatically end unless renewed by the legislature.

Extends expiration of authority granted to the department of housing preservation and development of the city of New York to restructure rents of dwelling units in buildings foreclosed upon by the federal government.

Relates to local government borrowing practices and mandate relief; extends certain provisions relating to providing relief to local governments for certain mandated programs and services to 2027.

Provides that the Yonkers city school district shall be eligible to receive an apportionment of funds to be used for services and expenses; directs certain reports to be submitted.

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for members of the district council 37 rent regulation services unit; relates to location pay for certain state officers and employees; implements a collective bargaining agreement between the state of New York and the district council 37 rent regulation services unit; makes appropriations.