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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 21, 2024

A 860: Authorizes the department of economic development to give a preference to any tourist promotion agency that is promoting the sport of stickball

This bill authorizes the state's department of economic development to prioritize tourist promotion agencies that support the sport of stickball. It amends existing economic development laws to allow the department to provide funding specifically for stickball promotion while also noting a preference for agencies promoting cricket. The legislation takes effect approximately 270 days after it is signed into law.
Eddie Gibbs (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · New York · Assembly Dec 21, 2024

A 1080: Relates to the appointment for agricultural representation on the state fire prevention and building code council

This bill updates the membership rules for the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council to include a representative for agricultural producers. It changes the council's composition from fifteen to sixteen members and adjusts the number of seats for fire service officials, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to eight. The amendment ensures that one appointed member specifically represents agricultural interests, giving farmers a formal voice in state fire and building code decisions.
Carrie Woerner (D) · 20 co-sponsors
signed · New York · Assembly Dec 21, 2024

A 1057: Relates to online dating services

This bill updates regulations for online dating services in New York to better protect users from fraud and enforce stricter contract terms. It defines specific terms like "fraud ban" to allow platforms to block accounts suspected of trying to scam members and clarifies what counts as personally identifying information. The law also sets spending limits on service contracts, prohibits requiring the purchase of extra services like grooming or counseling as a condition of membership, and grants users the right to cancel contracts within three days or place their accounts on hold for up to one year. Additionally, it mandates that dating sites must return or delete user data when a contract ends and requires clear disclosure of how many matches or referrals a user will receive if they pay more than twenty-five dollars.
Clyde Vanel (D)
signed · New York · Assembly Dec 21, 2024

A 1035: Prohibits the use of social media websites for the purpose of debt collection

This New York law prohibits businesses from using social media platforms to collect debts from consumers. It defines a social media platform as a service that allows users to create profiles, connect with others, and share content, while excluding simple email or direct messaging tools. The bill aims to stop companies from posting debt notices on public feeds or sending harassing messages through social networks. Once signed into law, this rule immediately applies to all debt collection activities involving these digital services within the state.
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · New York · Assembly Dec 21, 2024

A 1234: Expands the definition of crops, livestock and livestock products to include cannabis

This bill updates state agricultural laws to officially classify cannabis as a crop, livestock product, and livestock. By adding a new paragraph to the agriculture and markets law, it incorporates the legal definition of cannabis from the state's cannabis law into the agricultural code. The change takes effect immediately upon signing, ensuring that cannabis is recognized within the existing framework for farming and agricultural markets.
Donna Lupardo (D) · 20 co-sponsors
signed · New York · Assembly Dec 21, 2024

A 1640: Relates to the eligibility of enrolled members of the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue and Auxiliary Squad for the tax exemption on real property authorized by section 466-c of the real property tax law

Relates to the eligibility of enrolled members of the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue and Auxiliary Squad for the tax exemption on real property authorized by section 466-c of the real property tax law, as added by chapter 670 of the laws of 2002.
Fred Thiele (D)
signed · New York · Senate Dec 21, 2024

S 2039: Relates to maternal depression screenings

Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the office of mental health and other relevant stakeholders, to develop guidance and standards for routine maternal depression screenings, referrals, diagnosis and treatment, and to provide training and materials on issues related to maternal depression.
Samra Brouk (D) · 18 co-sponsors
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