Enacts the consumer protection and automotive transparency act mandating transparency in automotive labeling relating to materials used in motor vehicles.
This bill (A 3536) requires GPS navigation systems sold or used in New York State to display the legal clearance height of bridges and overpasses along proposed routes. It directly affects navigation system manufacturers and sellers by mandating they provide this specific clearance data - defined as the height marked on highway signs under existing traffic law - when generating routes. The key provision states systems must include this information unless they provide clear user instructions about vehicle height restrictions and the driver’s responsibility to comply. This aims to prevent accidents involving low-clearance structures by ensuring navigation tools reflect official highway signage. The bill does not alter traffic laws but requires navigation technology to align with current clearance signage standards.
Requires medical records to be made available to patients in an electronic format through a web portal and in a format that allows patients to save records to their own device; requires electronic medical records systems to give qualified persons access to records in a single, secure format and to establish policies and procedures to endure confidentiality.
Empowers the office of fire prevention and control to, in coordination with the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities and the chief disability officer, provide minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental disability to all firefighters.
Decreases the frequency of lock-down drills in schools; directs that such drills shall be implemented with a trauma-informed approach; permits parents to opt their children out of such drills.
This bill prohibits credit bureaus and lenders from using late payments for cashless tolls when assessing an individual's credit score or loan eligibility. It directly affects consumers who have missed toll payments and requires credit agencies to remove this data from credit reports. Key provisions amend New York's business and banking laws to explicitly ban the collection, evaluation, or reporting of cashless toll payment history as a credit factor. The law takes effect immediately, ensuring lenders cannot consider these late tolls in credit decisions.
This bill (S 3274) allows licensed bars and restaurants to apply for special permits enabling them to serve alcohol on-premises between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays. It directly affects businesses holding retail on-premises alcohol licenses seeking to operate during early morning hours. The permit requires a $51 daily fee and applies specifically to the morning of January 1st, aligning with existing community closing hours for alcohol sales. The bill authorizes the Liquor Authority to issue these permits and allows necessary rule changes to implement it.
Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.
Senate Bill S 559 increases the minimum compensation for election workers in New York City. Specifically, it raises the daily pay for election inspectors to $300 and election coordinators to $350. The bill also increases the minimum payment for election inspectors and poll clerks who attend required training sessions from $25 to $50, allowing counties to optionally provide transportation expenses. This legislation directly affects individuals serving in these roles during elections and training periods within New York City.
This bill asks the Governor to officially declare the week of April 20-26, 2026, as Space Week in New York. The resolution highlights the state's strong history in aerospace and its current robust industry, which supports tens of thousands of jobs. By proclaiming this week, the state aims to connect various groups, including businesses, schools, and the public, to celebrate and promote the space sector. The measure is a ceremonial gesture rather than a law that changes how the state operates.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the SUNY Delhi Hot Food Teams for their consecutive championship wins in the American Culinary Federation competitions in 2025 and 2026. It recognizes the students, coaches, and apprentices for their specific achievements, including winning the Northeast Regional Championship and earning a gold medal at the national level. The resolution highlights the teams' use of local ingredients and advanced culinary techniques as examples of excellence in culinary education.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends LifeSong, Inc. for hosting its 14th Annual LifeSong Dash 5k event on June 6, 2026. The resolution recognizes the nonprofit organization's work providing day habilitation and employment services to over 150 individuals with disabilities in Saratoga County and the Capital Region. It highlights the event as a way for the organization to celebrate participants and engage the local community. The resolution is symbolic and does not create any new laws or funding; it simply expresses official appreciation from the legislative body.
