Asm. Phil Steck

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's workers' compensation law to increase short-term disability and family leave benefits for eligible employees. It defines specific conditions for family leave, such as caring for a sick relative or bonding with a new child, and clarifies who qualifies as a health care provider. The legislation mandates that employers maintain health insurance coverage during leave and requires reinstatement to the employee's original or a comparable job upon return. Additionally, it prohibits retaliatory actions against workers for taking approved leave and establishes a schedule for gradually increasing weekly benefit amounts and the maximum duration of leave over several years.

Prohibits utility corporations from imposing late fees, interest, or penalties during an investigation by the commission; allows retroactive late fees, interest, or penalties if a determination is made in favor of such utility corporation; prohibits utility services from being terminated during an investigation by the commission; requires utility corporations to notify customers of investigations; requires notice to the general public.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires gun dealers to implement specific security measures to stop the installation and use of pistol converters on semi-automatic firearms. A pistol converter is defined as a device that allows a single trigger pull to fire multiple shots rapidly, effectively turning a semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic weapon. To comply, businesses must adopt policies that include inventory checks, screening procedures, and steps to prevent the sale or modification of products with these devices. The law applies to all gun dealers and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Fashion Environmental Accountability Act, requires large fashion retailers to conduct standardized environmental due diligence on their supply chains and creates a remediation fund to address harms. It applies to businesses selling new clothing, shoes, or bags with over $100 million in annual revenue, excluding used clothing sellers and most multi-brand retailers. Companies must map their suppliers across four tiers, from raw material providers to finished goods manufacturers, and report on their efforts to prevent or mitigate environmental damage. The legislation mandates that these reports be independently verified and published using open data principles, while defining a "living wage" as a key standard for worker compensation.

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires payment card networks and merchant acquirers to use specific international codes for businesses that sell firearms and ammunition in New York. Starting in May 2025, these financial intermediaries must assign the designated code to licensed gun dealers and ammunition sellers to ensure their transactions are properly classified. The law includes enforcement measures where the Attorney General can issue notices, seek court injunctions, and impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation if the required codes are not used. By standardizing how these transactions are categorized, the legislation aims to improve data tracking for firearm and ammunition sales within the state.

Establishes the "New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act"; establishes standards for lead-safe renovation, repair and painting of residential properties; requires documentation of compliance with such standards.

Amends provisions of law governing arbitration proceedings; specifies fees and expenses with regard to employment or consumer arbitration proceedings; directs certain sanctions on a party which breaches an arbitration agreement.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Firefighter Robert "Rocky" Stewart for his 60 years of service to the Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department. It officially recognizes his long-term dedication and leadership, noting his role as a board director and his commitment to the community since 1964. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause proceedings to acknowledge his achievements and mandates that a copy of the document be sent to him.