Asm. Sarahana Shrestha

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits involuntary servitude and forced labor in all New York state and local correctional facilities, directly affecting incarcerated individuals. It amends the Civil Rights Law to explicitly ban slavery, involuntary servitude, and forced labor for all people in New York - including those convicted of crimes - and adds a new Correction Law section prohibiting any labor compelled through force, threats, or adverse actions (like disciplinary measures). The law makes it illegal for facilities to require labor against an individual's will using coercion or fear of punishment. This represents a concrete legal change to end forced labor practices within New York's prison system.

Establishes the Hudson Valley power authority to own and operate electricity service and to create or acquire one or more wholly owned subsidiaries or membership interests in subsidiaries; establishes energy observatory corporations for studying and enabling effective community governance of power authorities; makes related provisions.

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses and provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.

Increases the limited credit time allowances for certain incarcerated individuals serving indeterminate or determinate sentences imposed for specified offenses up to twenty-four months.

Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires consumer debt collectors operating in New York to obtain a license from the superintendent, with key provisions including minimum industry standards, a financial guarantee (surety bond), and strict rules against deceptive practices. It directly affects businesses that regularly collect debts owed by individuals for personal, family, or household expenses (like credit card or medical debt), excluding banks, attorneys, and certain non-profits. The law establishes penalties for violations and prohibits unlicensed activity, while exempting entities like creditors collecting their own debts and licensed financial institutions. It aims to protect consumers from abusive collection tactics by creating a regulated framework for debt collection businesses.

Maddy summaryBill A 7666 allows county comptrollers to audit projects and actions by industrial development agencies (IDAs) and certain non-profit corporations affiliated with local governments within their counties. It requires comptrollers to examine IDAs (defined under Public Authorities Law) and non-profits sponsored by or created by counties, cities, towns, or villages. If a county lacks a comptroller, the chief elected official must designate a budget or finance director to conduct these audits. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment and aims to enhance financial oversight of these entities without altering their core operations.

Relates to the salaries of certain teachers and aides employed by boards of cooperative educational services; puts limits on certain administrative and clerical expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new civil lawsuit pathway for individuals whose constitutional or federal rights were violated by government actors (such as police, courts, or public officials). It allows victims to sue for damages and court-ordered remedies, removes common defenses like "I thought it was legal," and requires courts to award attorney fees to winning plaintiffs - even if the case settles without a formal judgment. Public entities (like cities or state agencies) must cover their employees' legal costs if sued under this law, and lawsuits must be filed within three years of the violation. It directly affects people harmed by government overreach, ensuring they have a clear legal route to seek redress for rights violations.

Grants medical assistance eligibility for organ transplant expenses for residents of New York who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status.