Asm. Jonathan Jacobson

Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes, regardless of whether similarly-worded provisions of federal laws or regulations have been or continue to be construed otherwise.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the city of Beacon's authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for an additional three years, allowing the municipality to continue using these funds for local purposes. The legislation amends existing state law to update the expiration date of the tax authorization to August 23, 2029, ensuring the program remains in effect beyond its previous timeframe. The change applies specifically to Beacon and does not alter the tax rate or how the revenue is collected, only the duration of the authorization.

Establishes a comprehensive electric vehicle fast charging station implementation plan; requires the New York state energy and research development authority to further establish a "Fast Charge NY working group" to develop such plan; makes related provisions.

Requires the display of certain labels and warnings on gas stoves sold, displayed for sale, or offered for sale at retail to a consumer in this state; authorizes the department of state to adopt regulations regarding the placement and format of such labels; provides for penalties; authorizes the attorney general to enforce such provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York's not-for-profit corporation law to clarify transparency requirements for nonprofits formed "on behalf of" or "at the behest of" government entities (like municipalities, state agencies, or districts). It requires incorporators to disclose government ties in filing documents and mandates that certain nonprofits obtain approval from the Authorities Budget Office before establishing board structures where government officials hold significant influence. Nonprofits created for government purposes must also follow specific contract rules with local governments, including limits on contract terms and requirements for fair compensation. These changes apply directly to local development corporations and similar entities operating under government direction, ensuring greater public oversight of their governance and financial arrangements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires chatbot operators (proprietors) to prevent their AI systems from impersonating licensed professionals like doctors, lawyers, or therapists when providing advice or taking actions that would be illegal if done by a human. Proprietors must clearly disclose to users that they are interacting with an AI chatbot in the same language and readable font size as the chatbot's interface, and cannot avoid liability by merely stating this fact. If a chatbot causes harm through such impersonation, affected individuals can sue for actual damages, plus attorney fees if the violation was willful. The law specifically targets chatbots offering professional advice, excluding basic tools like spellcheck or payment processors.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5066) is a ceremonial resolution dedicating the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson bridge to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. It requires the New York State Bridge Authority to install appropriate signage honoring the Roosevelts but explicitly states this does not change the bridge's official name. The bill affects the bridge's commemorative designation only, with no impact on its operational name or highway system designations. It is purely symbolic, with no new policies, funding, or regulatory changes.

Requires the results of any outage management system stress test conducted in the state by a utility company to be posted online and such results to be sent to the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly and the chairs of the senate and assembly standing committees on energy.

Provides that for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand twenty-six, a resident taxpayer who serves as an active volunteer firefighter or as a volunteer ambulance worker shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed equal to eight hundred dollars; provides for a real property tax exemption under certain circumstances to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service residing in such city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district or county.