This bill designates November 26th of every year as Sojourner Truth Day in New York State. It achieves this by adding the new commemoration to the official list of state days of recognition found in the executive law. The change allows schools and other organizations to observe the day in honor of the abolitionist and women's rights activist.
Requires restaurants that offer online delivery services via the internet or mobile application to post on their website or mobile application a hyperlink to view recent sanitary inspection grades on their website.
Makes it illegal to knowingly alter, mutilate, destroy, obliterate, obstruct or remove by means of a price sticker or otherwise the whole or any part of the label, including where applicable the expiration date displayed thereon, of any over-the-counter drug or cosmetic.
This bill amends the state's general business law to strengthen consumer protections for health club memberships by requiring clubs to accept cancellations within ten business days of receiving notice. It mandates that contracts include clear, bold notices explaining cancellation rights and allows members to cancel without penalty within three business days of signing, or later if they die, become significantly disabled, move more than twenty-five miles away, or if the club stops offering services. The law also requires refunds for paid amounts within ten business days and permits cancellations via various methods, including websites, email, phone, mail, or in person. Additionally, it sets specific cancellation windows for contract renewals, requiring clubs to accept cancellation requests within three to fifteen business days depending on whether the renewal is monthly or annual.
Enacts "Melanie's law"; relates to orders of protection; allows courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household members of the named victims, regardless of age.
Provides that with respect to leases on motor vehicles, no lease shall provide that the lessee would be charged a turn-in fee at the expiration of the term which constitutes solely an additional fee for administrative, handling or clerical charges.
Requires telemarketers to provide certain information within the first thirty seconds of a call; requires telemarketers to disclose the address of any company on whose behalf the telemarketer is providing telemarketing services on any website owned or operated by the telemarketer and in written communication to customers.
Relates to the education and experience of members of the state board of parole; provides that members can have either a degree and at least five years of experience in several fields or at least ten years of experience in such fields.
This bill removes a specific requirement from New York City's rent regulations that mandated public hearings on biennial maximum base rent adjustments. By repealing this section of the administrative code, the legislation eliminates the procedural step where rent control boards must hold these specific hearings before approving rent increases. The change directly affects the administrative process for setting rent limits, allowing the city to adjust base rents without convening these particular public meetings. The law takes effect immediately upon signing and alters how rent control decisions are formally reviewed by city officials.
This bill authorizes local election boards to set up secure drop boxes where voters can return their completed absentee ballots in person. The law requires these boards to post the locations of the drop boxes on their websites and gives the state board the power to create rules ensuring the boxes are secure and properly managed. Additionally, the bill clarifies that ballots deposited in these boxes before the close of polls on election day are considered timely, even if they lack a postal service postmark. This change aims to provide another convenient method for voters to submit their ballots while maintaining specific security and timing standards.
Grants peace officer status to certain security officers employed by Rochester Regional Health or its subsidiaries, on or adjacent to the grounds, buildings or property owned, controlled, or administered by Rochester Regional Health.
This bill prohibits employers, educational institutions, and other organizations from requiring job applicants or students to submit copies of their own criminal history records. The law specifically bars these entities from demanding documents that individuals have already obtained through official channels, such as the Division of Criminal Justice Services. By removing this requirement, the legislation aims to reduce barriers for people seeking employment or education while maintaining protections against discrimination based on past convictions. The changes apply to all state agencies, political subdivisions, and private organizations operating within the jurisdiction.
