New York Bills

Legalizes and validates the establishment of a unit-based tax levy by the town of Aurelius in apportioning certain water district costs in violation of current town law.

Authorizes Simcray Holdings, LLC. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 assessment rolls and all of the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school taxes.

This bill legally validates the creation of the Birch Hill-Highview Water District in Southeast, Putnam County, which serves 24 residences. It addresses past procedural errors where the town used general funds for water system improvements without proper bonding or state approval, as well as issues arising from a need to expand the district to include homes affected by water contamination. The legislation confirms the district's existing operations and authorizes special assessments on residents to cover costs, while also permitting the town to finance future repairs and PFOA remediation through bonds or loans.

Relates to the definition of overtime ceiling for members who first become members of a public retirement system of the state on or after April first, two thousand twelve.

Prohibits electric scooter service platforms operating a digital network from operating electric scooters in this state unless such platform displays a warning that persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to operate electric scooters through the platform; imposes a penalty for violations.

This bill authorizes Larry Mendel, a retired volunteer firefighter from the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, to receive the length of service award he was previously denied due to record-keeping errors. The legislation ensures that Mendel's service certificates will be accepted as proof of his over 30 years of work and grants him the benefits he would have earned had the records been kept correctly. Additionally, the bill mandates that Glatfelter Specialty Benefits, which has a contract with the fire department, must cover all costs associated with implementing these provisions. The law takes effect immediately to resolve this specific administrative issue without affecting other individuals or changing broader program rules.

Requires the department of education, in consultation with the department of health, to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes; requires such materials to be made available to schools providing elementary education through the department's website; requires schools to distribute such materials to parents and guardians of elementary school students and new students.

Authorizes the county of Cortland to transfer ownership of Linear Park to Lime Hollow Nature Center, Inc.; provides that such lands shall revert to the county of Cortland if they cease to be used for the agreed upon purpose; provides that such park shall continue to be made available to the general public of the state of New York.

This bill modifies the Multiple Dwelling Law to update how construction and alteration rules apply to apartment buildings, particularly in large cities. It repeals several outdated sections and clarifies that rooms like kitchens and bathrooms must have windows opening directly to the street or a yard. The legislation also sets specific requirements for outdoor space, cellar entrances, and bathroom access in new and altered buildings. While it removes older regulations, it preserves certain previous rules for properties with permits filed before specific historical dates. These changes aim to standardize building codes and ensure safety and light standards across different types of residential structures.

Authorizes Breanne M. Smith to receive a refund of certain accumulated contributions paid to the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

Establishes a competency restoration workgroup to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the competency restoration process as it relates to defendants who are being evaluated and receiving restoration under article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law to permit legal proceedings to resume without undue delay.

This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally congratulates Tina Charles on her retirement from professional basketball and recognizes her contributions to New York. It highlights her achievements as a legendary athlete, including her success with the New York Liberty, multiple WNBA awards, and three Olympic gold medals. The resolution also acknowledges her humanitarian work, particularly through the Hopey's Heart Foundation, which distributes life-saving medical equipment to communities. The bill concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be sent to Tina Charles as a token of appreciation from the state.