Relates to certain crimes of interference with access to places of religious worship; expands interference to include groups of two or more people demonstrating or preparing to demonstrate one hundred feet outside of places of religious worship.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers to provide lead-based paint test reports to buyers before selling residential properties built before 1978. It directly affects home sellers, buyers, and real estate agents in New York for properties constructed prior to 1978, which are most likely to contain lead paint. The key mechanism mandates a one-time inspection and disclosure of test results before title transfer, with reports added to a state registry for future buyers. This complements existing laws by standardizing disclosure across all residential sales, not just rentals, ensuring buyers receive clear information about potential lead hazards. The law does not replace buyer due diligence or existing seller responsibilities.
Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.
Authorizes the presentation of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal for active duty during the period of September 2, 1945 through December 26, 1991.
Requires grants under the volunteer fire infrastructure and response equipment (V-FIRE) grant program to be awarded equally among the regions of the state with eligible departments.
Permits members of the coordinating council for services related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia to participate in meetings through the use of videoconferencing.
Requires the cost or estimated cost of repairs for any motor vehicle damaged in such accident, or if a motor vehicle involved in such accident incurred no damage then a notation of such fact to be included in accident reports and for such information to be disclosed in reports made by motor vehicle condition reporting agencies.
Establishes a persistent domestic violence offender registry of individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses, which is available for public inquiry.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases fines for drivers caught using portable electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. It directly affects all drivers who violate existing laws against using phones or other devices while driving. The key provision raises the penalty for a first violation to between $500 and $1,000, a second violation within 18 months to between $1,000 and $2,000, and a third or subsequent violation within 18 months to between $2,000 and $4,000. The law takes effect 30 days after becoming official.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the annual compensation and maximum payment limits for board directors of off-track betting corporations. It raises the daily meeting attendance fee from $250 to $1,000 with an annual cap increasing from $2,500 to $15,000, while also adjusting other compensation amounts and the chairman's additional pay. The legislation applies to directors of these corporations and sets new reimbursement rules for expenses related to their official duties. The changes will take effect on April 1st of the fiscal year following the bill's enactment.
