Requires telephone corporations to create a subsection on their websites with information and materials pertaining to victims of domestic violence and opting-out of a bundle telephone contract with such telephone corporation due to a person's status as a victim of domestic violence.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Abby Podwall and Keshin Huang for their work founding SPARKS, a non-profit program designed to support elementary students in the Great Neck area. The resolution recognizes the founders and their volunteers for organizing over 40 hands-on STEM projects that teach science, technology, engineering, and math skills to underserved children. By adopting this measure, the legislative body publicly acknowledges the impact of the students' efforts to foster curiosity and academic growth within the local community. The final action of the bill is to send a copy of the resolution to the two high school founders as an official recognition of their service.
Enacts the "data center water stewardship and reuse act" to reduce reliance on potable public water supply systems and increase use of recycled or reclaimed water; provides for data center water use management into the state's environmental conservation framework, ensuring sustainability, watershed protection, and technological innovation; establishes the dataácenter water stewardship fund.
Relates to the use of artificial intelligence by insurers and clinical peer reviewers for utilization review; establishes additional notice requirements for adverse determinations.
This bill authorizes the state to offer the funeral director licensing examination as a remote option using secure proctoring technology. It allows the Department of Health to administer the test online with identity verification and video monitoring, provided the security standards match those of in-person testing. The legislation ensures that in-person exam options will remain available and does not require the elimination of existing testing methods. If passed, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2027, aiming to make professional licensure more accessible while maintaining exam integrity.
This bill requires digital parking payment apps to clearly show users the parking rules for their specific location before they pay. It mandates that these applications display details like time limits, meter hours, and street cleaning schedules in a distinct text color to prevent confusion. The law also ensures that app providers must regularly update this information and warn users that fines may still apply if they ignore the displayed restrictions. Municipalities and parking authorities will need to supply accurate data to these apps, while contractors can avoid penalties if they relied on the official data provided by the city.
This bill establishes a regulatory framework for crypto kiosks and cashier crypto exchanges within the state, requiring operators to obtain a license from the banking superintendent. It mandates clear disclosures to consumers regarding fees, exchange rates, and contact information, while also requiring specific warnings about potential scams before a transaction is completed. The legislation sets rules for transaction limits, fraud refunds, and anti-money laundering procedures, ensuring that operators maintain customer service standards and provide transaction receipts. Ultimately, the bill aims to bring digital currency exchanges under existing banking laws to protect consumers and prevent financial fraud.
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.
Prohibits dynamic pricing, algorithm or automated pricing tools in the sale or rental of any residential dwelling unit; prohibits the use of online real estate auction platforms for rental units where the owner has a direct or indirect ownership interest in such platform.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize October 2026 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in the state. The resolution directs the Governor to issue a proclamation highlighting the importance of online safety and encouraging residents and businesses to practice good cyber security habits. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the national observance already held each October.
