This bill allows low-income housing tax credits to be transferred multiple times between different owners or entities, rather than being limited to a single transfer. It directly affects taxpayers who own interests in low-income housing buildings and the entities that receive these tax credits. The key provision permits a transferee to pass the credit on to another person or entity, provided the transfer is properly documented and does not affect the project's eligibility for program benefits. The changes apply to tax credits allocated under the public housing law, regardless of whether the projects are under construction, completed, or in pre-development stages.
This bill prohibits public and nonpublic schools, including charter schools, from purchasing or using biometric identifying technology like facial recognition for most purposes. The law allows exceptions for fingerprinting prospective employees to comply with education laws, logging into digital devices for academic use, and identifying employees who have provided written consent or whose unions have consented. The bill requires the director of the state education department to prepare a detailed report analyzing privacy risks, civil rights impacts, security effectiveness, data retention, breach risks, costs, and other factors before any such technology can be authorized for school use. This report must be made public and shared with state leaders while seeking feedback from teachers, parents, safety experts, and privacy advocates through public hearings.
Requires notices of liability issued for nonpayment of tolls to be uniform in form and content and contain information on monetary penalties, the public authority issuing the notice of liability and the rates, fees, or charges applicable to nonpayment of tolls.
This bill expands Medicaid coverage to include seizure-detecting monitors for infants diagnosed with epilepsy, other seizure disorders, or those with a family history of seizures. The legislation specifically limits this benefit to one monitor per eligible infant to manage costs within the standard coverage plan. By amending the Social Services Law, the bill ensures these medical devices are available to qualifying families starting on January 1st of the following year.
Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Orangetown, County of Rockland for the 2026--2027 assessment rolls.
This bill extends the existing law governing fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings until December 31, 2028, changing the previous end date of 2026. It directly affects individuals and employers involved in unemployment insurance claims, as these fees apply during claim disputes. The key mechanism is amending a 1981 law to update the expiration date for specific fee provisions. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment, ensuring current fee rules remain in place for claimants and employers through 2028.
This bill designates the "Neurodiversity Strength Flag" as the official state flag specifically for raising public awareness about neurodiversity (neurological differences like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia). It requires the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board to develop and periodically update the flag design under existing mental health law. The bill does not create new policies or affect specific individuals - it solely establishes a symbolic flag for awareness purposes.
This bill (S 8870) increases the required supervision period for new real estate brokers applying for a license from the current standard to four years. It directly affects individuals seeking to become licensed real estate brokers in the state. The key provision extends the supervised experience period from the previous timeframe to a mandatory four-year term before full licensure is granted. This change applies specifically to new applicants, not existing license holders.
Establishes a 13 member veteran suicide mortality review board to serve as the statewide entity responsible for the multidisciplinary review of suicide deaths among veterans by identifying trends and systemic factors contributing to veteran suicide; assessing gaps in services, access to care, and institutional practices; developing evidence-based recommendations for prevention and policy improvement; and promoting collaboration among relevant state, local, and federal agencies.
This bill creates the "New York State Good Guardianship Act," establishing a statewide initiative to expand access to not-for-profit guardianship services for New Yorkers over 18 who are legally determined to need a guardian due to incapacity under Mental Hygiene Law Article 81. It allocates state funding through a new dedicated fund to support qualified non-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost guardianship services - including financial management, healthcare coordination, and daily living assistance - replacing unscrupulous for-profit providers. The initiative will operate a public helpline for guidance, require data collection on service outcomes, and aim to reduce Medicaid costs by preventing avoidable hospitalizations and shelter stays. Participating organizations must be tax-exempt and experienced, with the program administered by a state-selected lead agency and subject to annual performance reporting.
This bill requires New York's public health agency to create an awareness campaign about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms. The campaign must provide clear, evidence-based information on HRT types, benefits, risks, side effects, and current medical guidelines. It directly affects people experiencing perimenopause or menopause by improving access to accurate health information. The law mandates that campaign materials cover symptom management, health risks, and treatment options as specified in the public health code.
Transfers certain state property owned by the New York state division of military and naval affairs located in the town of Queensbury to the county of Warren provided certain requirements are met.
