Asm. Aileen Gunther

Prohibits creditors from enforcing a consumer debt incurred as a result of fraud, duress, intimidation, threat, force, identity theft, exploitation of the debtor's personal information or similar economic abuse perpetrated against a debtor; establishes a right of action by the debtor for relief against creditors for violations; makes related provisions.

Prevents an agency, department, division, commission, bureau or any other entity under the authority of the executive department from contracting, subcontracting or hiring any third party during a hiring freeze.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that posthumously honors Rose Isabel Baral Brown for her lifelong work in reproductive healthcare and rights. It recognizes her career achievements, including her leadership roles at Planned Parenthood affiliates where she expanded services for teens and low-income women. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to the field and directs a copy of the document to her family.

Requires certain documents and forms to be provided in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited English proficient immigrants of five years or less according to the American community survey, as published by the United States census bureau.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government to publish financial disclosure statements for candidates running for statewide office or legislative seats on its official website. The commission must make these documents available to the public within thirty days of receiving the initial filing or ten days after receiving any amendments, and they must remain online for at least five years. While the commission retains the authority to redact specific information under certain conditions, the bill generally mandates that all other details in the financial statements be posted without deletion. Additionally, the legislation expands the types of documents the commission must publish, including notices of delinquency, civil assessment details, and settlement terms. These changes take effect on the first day of January following the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New York State Bridge Authority to install climb deterrent fencing on all bridges it manages. The law defines this fencing as barriers specifically designed to prevent climbing by eliminating grip points and using features like welded wire mesh and spike collars. Contracts for building these fences must be approved by the commissioner and will only become effective three years after the bill is passed, applying to work started on or after that date.

Allows advanced emergency medical technicians to order certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.

Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.

Relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality; prohibits the purchase of internet services from a non-net neutral source of internet services; requires certain disclosures by internet providers.

Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $50,000 in 2024 and thereafter.