New York Bills

died · New York · Senate May 30, 2024

S 5107: Relates to surrogacy programs and agreements

This bill updates the definitions and procedures within New York's Family Court Act to provide clearer legal guidelines for surrogacy and assisted reproduction. It establishes specific terms for key roles such as intended parents, surrogates, and donors, while clarifying rules regarding compensation and embryo transfers. The legislation also sets forth requirements for filing court petitions to establish parentage, including residency conditions and necessary consent statements from all parties involved. By refining these legal frameworks, the bill aims to ensure that surrogacy arrangements and resulting parentage judgments are handled with greater consistency and clarity.

died · New York · Senate May 30, 2024

S 5597: Requires what mortgage applicants need to know pamphlet on residential mortgages

Requires the development of a "what mortgage applicants need to know" pamphlet on residential mortgages; provides such pamphlet shall be posted and printed in the 6 most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York state.

failed · New York · Assembly May 30, 2024

A 9412: Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of a human uterus shall not be considered an unborn child or human being

Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.

failed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2024

A 9096: Requires the establishment of a legislative child care facility for use by members and staff of the legislature

Requires the establishment of a legislative child care facility for use of members and staff of the legislature to be located in a part of the empire state plaza complex that has legislative offices and to be contracted by a private child care provider; makes an appropriation therefor.

failed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2024

A 9410: Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission

Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission where it affects more than two percent of the population of any district contained in such plan.

Ed Ra (R) · 21 co-sponsors

died · New York · Senate May 29, 2024

S 434: Authorizes municipalities in the county of Orange to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such municipalities' annual tax levy

Authorizes municipalities in the county of Orange to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such municipalities' annual tax levy in accordance with applicable law.

died · New York · Senate May 29, 2024

S 1078: Requires places of public assembly to maintain epinephrine auto-injector devices and to have at least one employee who is trained in its use

Requires that functional epinephrine auto-injector devices be made available in places of public assembly and that at least one employee or volunteer of such place of public assembly be trained in its proper operation and use and be present at each facility function.

died · New York · Senate May 29, 2024

S 6357: Allowing for child protective services workers to complete certain required training through distance learning methods

Allows for child protective services workers to complete the required training on the fundamentals of child protection through distance learning methods beginning April 1, 2025.

failed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2024

A 7008: Relates to withholding the governor's salary after the April first budget deadline until a state budget has been passed

This bill proposes a financial penalty for the governor if the state legislature fails to pass a budget by April 1st. Under this measure, the governor would not receive their salary for the remainder of the year until the budget is approved. The rule applies specifically to the annual appropriations bills submitted by the governor to fund state operations. This change aims to create a direct incentive for timely budget passage by linking the governor's compensation to legislative action.

failed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2024

A 9181: Relates to the removal of unlawful publications of intimate images on social media platforms

Enacts the "Swift Act"; defines terms; requires social media platforms to promptly remove unlawful publications of intimate images within twenty-four hours of the submission of the report; provides for attorney general enforcement; makes unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image a class E felony.

died · New York · Senate May 29, 2024

S 6226: Provides for availability of ambulance services and advanced life support first response service to store and distribute blood and initiate and administer blood transfusions

Provides for availability of ambulance services and advanced life support first response service to store and distribute blood and initiate and administer blood transfusions, by expanding current provisions for air transport to apply additionally to motor vehicle based ambulance services.

died · New York · Senate May 28, 2024

S 5441: Provides employment protections during the performance of state active duty by members of the national guard

This bill clarifies and updates state laws to protect the jobs of National Guard members while they perform state active duty. It ensures that employers must restore these service members to their previous positions or equivalent roles with the same seniority, status, and pay upon their return, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria. The legislation also sets clear deadlines for applying for reemployment and outlines legal recourse, including court orders and potential wage compensation, if an employer fails to comply. Additionally, it defines "military service" to explicitly include state active duty orders issued by the governor, thereby broadening the scope of protections for National Guard personnel.

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