Voids agreements conditioning the right of a subcontractor's or material supplier's right to commence a lawsuit or arbitration proceeding for breach of contract or quantum meruit.
Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and the arbitrator's findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Authorizes the Holland central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund for any loss, claim, action or judgment for which such school district is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance for the kinds of risks for which insurance is authorized.
This bill requires all operators of electric bicycles, electric scooters, and motor-driven cycles to wear protective helmets regardless of their age. The law mandates that helmets meet standards set by the commissioner and must be properly fitted and secured with straps. It applies to anyone riding these vehicles, removing previous age restrictions that allowed some riders to go without helmets. The bill also clarifies the definition of motor-driven cycles and establishes new sections in the vehicle and traffic law to enforce these safety requirements.
This bill requires that advertisements claiming a discounted price must actually reflect a reduction from a legitimate regular price. It defines a "discounted price" as a temporary or conditional price reduction and a "bona fide regular price" as the actual price at which a product was openly available for a substantial period. Retailers and advertisers must ensure that any advertised discount, whether shown as a dollar amount or percentage, is calculated based on this established regular price, with exceptions made for clearance, liquidation, or discontinued product sales. The law aims to prevent false advertising by making it illegal to mislead consumers about price reductions in print or broadcast ads.
This bill removes child day care providers from a restriction that currently prevents them from receiving financial assistance from industrial development agencies. The change applies to local government projects where retail sales make up more than one-third of the total cost, which would otherwise block funding for such facilities. By explicitly exempting child day care providers, the legislation allows these businesses to access the same financial support available to other types of projects. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill allows Warren County to let patrol officer Bradley Murphy join an optional 20-year retirement plan he missed earlier in his career. The legislation authorizes the county to enroll him retroactively from September 1, 2019, provided he did not intentionally avoid joining the plan. The county must file a resolution with the state comptroller within 180 days and will pay any associated costs over five years. Murphy can then choose to participate in the retirement plan and receive credit for his service from 2019 onward.
Authorizes the Holland central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund for any loss, claim, action or judgment for which such school district is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance for the kinds of risks for which insurance is authorized.
This bill allows the sale of liquor for on-premises consumption at a specific location in Greene County, New York, that is currently within 200 feet of a place of worship. The legislation creates an exception to existing alcohol licensing rules for a property in the Village of Catskill that is bounded by Church Street and Water Street. The change permits a retail license for this particular premises, which must be used for selling food or beverages for consumption on-site. The bill applies only to this specific property and does not alter licensing rules for other locations in the county.
This bill designates a specific bridge on the Southern State Parkway in Islip, Suffolk County, as a tribute to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl. It requires the state transportation commissioner to install signs identifying the bridge as dedicated to Sergeant Wahl while keeping its official name unchanged. The legislation ensures the dedication is ceremonial and does not disrupt commerce or alter the bridge's legal designation. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill allows the widow of deceased New York Court Justice Jerry Garguilo to receive a lump-sum payment equal to his pension reserve or death benefit, whichever is higher. The legislation specifically authorizes Angela Garguilo to make this election without being subject to standard appropriation requirements. The state of New York will cover any past costs associated with implementing this change, spreading the expense over ten years. This measure applies only to this specific case and does not establish a new general policy for other court employees.
This bill requires individuals who manage trusts for cemetery lot care to report the balance of funds to the relevant cemetery association at least every two years. It also clarifies that funds designated for maintaining cemeteries and burial grounds are valid charitable purposes and allows cemetery associations to act as trustees for these funds within their local counties. Additionally, the law mandates that new trusts be disclosed to the cemetery association within 60 days of creation, with a specific deadline for existing trusts to report by December 31, 2027. These changes aim to increase transparency regarding how money set aside for the upkeep of burial sites is being managed and reported.
