Relates to the time limit for appeals in all categories of family court cases and the filing of objections to support magistrate determinations in child support, paternity and parentage proceedings in family court.
S 8195 (now Chapter 564) expands the use of sworn affirmations in New York civil court cases. It allows affirmations (statements signed under penalty of perjury) to replace affidavits, certificates, responses to discovery, and other sworn documents in most civil actions, making it easier for individuals to submit evidence without a notary. The law directly affects anyone involved in civil lawsuits in New York courts, including plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses. It explicitly excludes requirements under domestic relations law for matrimonial agreements, which must still be acknowledged as deeds. The bill took effect immediately upon the governor's signature on November 21, 2025.
Authorizes the village of Trumansburg to offer an optional twenty-year retirement plan to Daniel H. Austic under section 384-d of the retirement and social security law.
This bill extends the payment timeline for settlements related to child sexual abuse cases against school districts. It allows school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, and similar entities to pay judgments or settlements from these cases over up to 30 years, instead of the previous shorter period. The change applies specifically to cases settled under Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 214-g. This directly affects school districts facing liability from such lawsuits by spreading out their financial obligation. The bill modifies the Local Finance Law to implement this 30-year payment window for qualifying claims.
This New York State bill requires hair relaxer manufacturers to place clear warning labels on products containing cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens) or chemicals that harm reproduction (reproductive toxicants). The labels must state specific phrases like "This product contains a chemical known to cause cancer" and appear in 12-point font on the product packaging. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring compliance, and the state Attorney General can enforce the law through fines up to $500 per product unit for violations. The law directly affects hair relaxer sellers in New York and aims to inform consumers about specific chemical risks at the point of sale.
This bill (A 1395) expands who can authorize the donation of a deceased person's body for medical education or research. It amends New York's public health law to add "a close friend" (as legally defined) to the list of individuals permitted to make such anatomical gifts, alongside family members and guardians. The law clarifies that if multiple eligible close friends exist, the donation requires agreement from a majority of those reasonably available. This change streamlines the process for body donations after death while explicitly including close friends in the decision-making authority.
This bill amends New York's General Business Law to define a "protected consumer" as an individual under 18 years old when requesting a security freeze. It directly affects minors seeking to place security freezes on their credit reports, expanding protection from the previous age limit of 16. The key change is raising the age threshold from 16 to 18 years for eligibility to request security freezes under this definition. This adjustment ensures all individuals under 18, not just those under 16, qualify for this specific consumer protection.
This bill amends multiple New York State laws to replace the terms "addict" or "addicts" with "person with substance use disorder" or a similar phrase throughout legal texts. It specifically updates references in the judiciary law (affecting court proceedings), mental hygiene law (governing treatment programs), and public health law (regarding controlled substance dispensing). The change applies to all relevant legal documents, including those describing mental health hearings, treatment eligibility, and medication administration protocols. This terminology shift aims to reduce stigma by using person-centered language consistent with modern healthcare and legal standards. The bill was signed into law as Chapter 511 on November 21, 2025.
This bill clarifies valid reasons for obtaining absentee ballots in school district elections where poll registration isn't used. It updates requirements for voters to state specific, good-faith reasons for needing an absentee ballot, including being absent from their county, unable to vote due to illness or caregiving duties, hospitalized, or detained in jail (excluding felony convictions). Voters must now provide detailed information about their circumstances, such as specific absence dates or locations for travel, and sign a declaration confirming the accuracy of their statements. The changes apply directly to school district voters seeking absentee ballots under current law.
Provides that supervision by a licensed physical therapist of a physical therapist assistant shall be continuous but shall not require the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist at the time and place where services are being performed; requires a licensed physical therapist to be available for consultation with the physical therapist assistant or the patient within a reasonable amount of time.
Authorizes the county of Monroe to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to Christopher R. Fay, a deputy sheriff employed by the county of Monroe.
This bill amends New York's Family Court Act to clarify and expand orders of protection in child abuse and neglect cases. It specifically allows courts to issue protection orders against non-parent household members or caregivers (who aren't legally responsible for the child) independently of other court orders. Orders can last up to two years, or up to five years if "special circumstances" exist (like prior violence, sex offenses, or history of violating orders), and must undergo annual review by the court. The bill directly affects children, their caregivers, and household members involved in family court proceedings where child safety is a concern.
