Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for combat zone service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Provides protections for telecommunications tower technicians, including requiring that all tower technicians performing work pursuant to a contract with a state agency complete training requirements determined by the office of general services prior to commencing work pursuant to such contracts; repeals legislative intent relating to such tower technician protections; relates to the effectiveness thereof.
Provides that the assignment, transfer, or modification of leases for exploration, development, and production of gas or oil in state forests, reforestation areas and wildlife management areas shall not allow expansion or extension of such provisions.
Implements transparency requirements for developers of AI models; requires the establishment of an office for oversite of AI model developer transparency and reporting; makes related provisions.
This bill amends New York's General Business Law to clarify the Attorney General's authority to combat unfair business practices. It replaces repealed sections with updated definitions (e.g., "unfair" practices cause significant harm not easily avoidable, aligning with federal standards), requires the Attorney General to provide 10 days' written notice before lawsuits, and expands consumer rights to sue for actual damages or $50 (plus potential triple damages for intentional violations). It directly affects businesses operating in New York and consumers facing deceptive practices. The changes streamline enforcement while strengthening legal options for affected individuals.
S 8777 requires New York's Department of Economic Development to provide technical assistance to any municipality upon request when a college or university closes within that municipality. The bill directly affects local governments facing such closures by offering support in four key areas: helping workers transition to new jobs, attracting new employers, planning land and building reuse, and guiding municipalities on creditor matters. It does not involve state legal action or financial liability for the state. The assistance is request-based and focuses on practical economic recovery steps, not speculative outcomes. This replaces an earlier, repealed provision (Section 153 of the Executive Law) with a new, specific framework for municipal support.
Relates to actions for claims arising out of coerced debts; limits certain actions; established a right of action against person who causes another to incur coerced debt.
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs; authorizes the department of environmental conservation to take any actions necessary to ensure any quota limiting the taking of horseshoe crabs does not exceed certain thresholds.
Prohibits the issuance of violations or tickets during certain weekend hours to residential occupants for violations of the sanitation department regulations regarding placing trash or garbage out for collection earlier than allowed under the city routing system designated hours.
Requires certain kratom products to include a warning label with disclosures including, but not limited to, that kratom may be addictive and to keep it out of reach of children.
This bill creates a new property tax exemption for the primary residence of veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. It applies to veterans who were honorably discharged, have a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and meet specific criteria like permanent total disability or receipt of VA benefits. The exemption fully removes property taxes and special assessments for qualifying veterans' primary homes, in addition to existing tax benefits. The law takes effect for tax assessments dated October 1, 2026, and does not reduce a property's taxable value below zero.
Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security; relates to the authority of the office of information technology services to issue certain guidance relating thereto.
