Establishes the time period during which to file a claim for sexual harassment against the state in cases when a complaint was filed with a state or local agency.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent a provision within the volunteer firefighters' benefit law that covers disabilities caused by heart disease or malfunctioning coronary arteries. By extending the existing temporary coverage, which was set to expire in June 2025, the legislation ensures that volunteer firefighters who suffer these specific health issues remain eligible for benefits indefinitely. The law applies only to injuries that occur after the bill takes effect and does not change the fundamental rules for how these benefits are calculated or awarded.
Maddy summaryThis bill raises the maximum amount of money justice courts can handle in small claims cases from $3,000 to $5,000, excluding interest and costs. It also updates the fees required to file these claims, increasing the cost for smaller claims from $10 to $15 and for larger claims from $15 to $20. The changes apply to individuals and businesses filing suits in justice courts for monetary recovery or property disputes within the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates two new felony crimes for actions that endanger firefighters, police officers, and other emergency workers during building fires or evacuations. It specifically targets individuals who alter or partition buildings without permits in ways that block escape routes, resulting in injury or death to these service members. The offense is charged as a class E felony if it causes injury, and as a more serious class D felony if it causes death or if the person has a prior conviction for the same crime.
Requires minors under 18 years to attend school on a full-time basis, unless such minor is seventeen or older and enrolled in a vocational or occupational education program, with the consent of the school district and the person in parental relation with the minor; requires such minor must enroll in GED course until age of 19 years, if the person leaves school.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires cities, counties, towns, and villages with annual budgets over ten million dollars to submit a multi-year financial plan to the state comptroller. These plans must be filed by the municipality's chief financial officer within 120 days after the budget is adopted and must cover the current budget plus the next two fiscal years. The documents need to include detailed projections for employment, spending, debt service, and revenue sources, along with strategies for maintaining long-term fiscal stability. While the bill was enacted, a recent action indicates that the clause adding the enacting clause was struck, potentially affecting its immediate implementation.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the definition of unfair educational practices to include denying someone entry into a school solely because they were previously incarcerated. It specifically prohibits institutions from using a past prison record as the only reason to reject an applicant, with exceptions made for convictions involving violent felonies or sex offenses. The change applies immediately to all educational institutions covered by the state education law.
Directs the department of public service to prepare a written report on the affordability of water services for commercial and residential customers within 180 days of effectiveness; requires an updated report to be submitted one year after the initial report.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a formal process for citizens to ask state agencies to create, change, or cancel specific rules. To qualify for a mandatory response, a petition must include detailed information about the proposed rule changes, the legal basis for them, and the public benefits they would provide, and it must be signed by at least one hundred residents. If an agency receives a qualifying petition, it must either issue a notice to begin the official rule-making process or provide a written explanation for denying the request within 180 days. The law also requires agencies to keep a public record of these petitions and post notices on their websites to inform the public about how to submit requests and comment on them.
Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens penalties for individuals who ignore orders to fix violations of New York's fire prevention and building codes. It applies to property owners, builders, contractors, and other parties involved in construction or maintenance. For non-emergency violations, the law sets fines that increase over time, starting at up to $1,000 per day and rising to at least $50 per day after 360 days of non-compliance. For conditions deemed an imminent threat to safety, the bill introduces tiered fines based on repeat offenses, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per day depending on whether it is the first, second, or third violation. The legislation allows for imprisonment of up to one year in addition to monetary penalties for these offenses.
