Relates to the Incarcerated Individuals Responsibility and Fair Wages Act; establishes a minimum wage for incarcerated individuals of five dollars per hour; establishes a prison incarcerated individual fund where up to forty percent of an incarcerated individual's wages can be sent to their family to help pay for certain expenses.
This bill sets maximum overtime limits for public employees in New York's custodial facilities, including correctional centers, mental health facilities, and developmental disability centers. It prohibits mandatory overtime exceeding 17 hours in a 24-hour period (with 8 consecutive hours off afterward), 80 hours in 14 days, or 7 consecutive workdays without a full 24-hour break - except during emergencies or with 24 hours' notice. Facilities must also submit quarterly public reports detailing staffing levels, resignations, safety incidents, and recruitment efforts. The law aims to address unsafe staffing conditions by capping excessive workloads while preserving existing employee rights.
This bill removes time limits for civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to file claims at any time regardless of when the abuse occurred. It specifically covers civil cases where the victim was under 18 years old for sexual offenses under New York Penal Law (including rape, incest, and child sexual performance), and revives previously time-barred cases. The law clarifies that civil claims do not require a prior criminal conviction or prosecution. It directly affects survivors seeking compensation for injuries stemming from childhood sexual abuse by removing the previous deadline for filing such lawsuits.
Relates to prohibiting police officers from carrying or using a firearm during any phase of the officer's official duties unless the officer has satisfactorily completed a course of training that meets or exceeds the minimum standards established by the municipal police training council.
Bill S 3474 enhances New York's Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program, commonly known as Kendra's Law, by strengthening oversight and eliminating its scheduled expiration to ensure the program continues without interruption. The bill adds specific requirements for program coordinators to monitor treatment compliance, coordinate services with community providers, and review clinical needs before court orders expire, while mandating community service directors to conduct timely investigations and document processes. It also requires the state to create an educational pamphlet explaining the AOT petition process in plain language for the public. This bill directly affects individuals under court-ordered AOT, mental health program staff, and the public seeking information about the program.
Amends certain provisions requiring the termination of connected vehicle services upon the request of a domestic violence victim; requires the provider of the connected vehicle services to terminate such services within two days of receiving a request; directs the office for the prevention of domestic violence to make information available on their website; defines terms.
Prohibits the use of weaponized robots, non-weaponized robots which may potentially cause injury, or robots being used for surveillance purposes by police agencies.
Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates who are certified or licensed and are participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration.
Authorizes courts to hold evidentiary hearings for a temporary order of protection in certain circumstances; grants superior court judges the authority to issue a temporary order of protection when an action is pending in a local criminal court in certain circumstances.
Relates to offenses involving theft of identity; creates five tiers of crimes, based on the financial loss to the victim(s) and the number of people victimized.
