Establishes the "division of research and analysis" which is a part of the legislative library and assists members of the legislature by providing research and analysis on policy.
Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.
Prohibits an individual with a vested interest or government agency from having a cause of action against a library staff member who refuses to remove such library materials whether such library materials belongs to a school or public library.
Maddy summaryBill A 8584 establishes an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for a wide range of human services programs, effective April 1, 2025. This adjustment is designed to help programs account for inflation by indexing payment rates, contracts, or other reimbursements to the previous July's Consumer Price Index - Urban (CPI-U). It directly affects services funded by agencies such as the Office of Mental Health, Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, and Office of Addiction Services and Supports. The bill specifies that this COLA will be the primary inflation-related increase applied, replacing other similar adjustments.
Expedites the distributions of funds for the supervision and treatment services for juveniles program; requires that eligible municipalities receive the sum equivalent to at least their last approved supervision and treatment services for juveniles program plan.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3297) amends New York's Agriculture and Markets Law to clarify that using a deadly weapon (like a gun) or dangerous instrument (like a broken bottle) when causing serious injury to a companion animal makes the act "aggravated cruelty." It directly affects individuals who intentionally injure pets using such weapons or instruments, expanding the definition of aggravated cruelty beyond just causing extreme pain or acting sadistically. The key provision adds these specific methods as aggravating factors, requiring prosecutors to prove the injury was caused "by means of" a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New York school districts to screen every student for dyslexia starting in kindergarten, continuing annually until second grade. Screenings must use evidence-based, low-cost tools to identify children with dyslexia or similar reading difficulties early. If identified, schools must provide small-group, multi-sensory phonics instruction as an additional service to support these students. The law directly affects public school districts and students with dyslexia, mandating specific screening and intervention procedures under state education law.
Establishes the crimes of unlawful dissemination or publication of intimate images in the first, second, and third degree; defines terms and clarifies application of provisions relating to such crimes; extends the statute of limitations for such crimes; repeals provisions relating thereto.
Relates to the imposition of penalties and remedies in suits brought for the vindication of civil rights or human rights; provides for reasonable attorney's fee and reasonable expert fees.
Relates to mortgage guaranty insurance; allows for withdrawals from the contingency reserve if the superintendent determines that such withdrawals will not be harmful to policy holders.
