Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Car Rentals Integrity Act, requires motor vehicle rental companies to show customers the full cost of a rental, including all mandatory fees and extra charges, at the time of booking. It defines mandatory fees as costs required to rent the car and extra costs as charges for optional services like child seats or additional drivers, ensuring the advertised price reflects the total amount due. Rental companies must provide a detailed list of these fees, which can include airport surcharges and young driver fees, preventing misleading low-price advertisements that omit essential costs. The law applies to all rental vehicle operators and will take effect thirty days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the real property law to require that new homes built with state or federal financial assistance be designed and constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities. The law applies specifically to single-family homes, ground-floor townhouse units, and ground-floor units in buildings with three or fewer dwelling units. Key provisions mandate an accessible entrance without steps, wide interior doors, environmental controls placed at reachable heights, and a ground-floor room and bathroom equipped with reinforced walls for grab bars and clear space for wheelchairs. While the bill excludes projects where physical site conditions make compliance unreasonable, it imposes civil penalties of up to $500 per day for violations and allows the attorney general or aggrieved parties to enforce the rules. The regulations will take effect approximately 180 days after the law is enacted and apply to any construction that begins on or after that date.

Establishes civil penalties for a propane company's improper denial of propane service to consumers located in such propane company's designated service territory; provides for enforcement of such penalties by the department of public service and the office of the attorney general; directs that such civil penalties be deposited into the New York state general fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands retirement service credit eligibility for law enforcement officers within the New York State Division of State Police and several other agencies. It directly affects investigators and sworn officers employed by the New York Waterfront Commission starting July 1, 2023, as well as non-seasonally appointed sworn members, forest rangers, and police officers in the Department of Environmental Conservation. The legislation mandates that these individuals be covered under the same retirement provisions as state police officers and ensures their prior service is counted toward their total retirement credit. Additionally, it clarifies that service credit for state university police officers who meet specific training and tenure requirements will be calculated based on their final average salary. These changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Imposes a tax on out-of-state transfers, dividends, payments, and loans by certain accident and health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to be deposited in the New York state agency trust fund, distressed provider assistance account.

Relates to prohibiting the exclusion of coverage for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint; provides that no insurer licensed or permitted by the superintendent to provide liability coverage to rental property owners shall exclude coverage for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Freedom of Information Act to establish specific deadlines for government agencies to respond to public records requests. It requires agencies to provide records within 5 business days, deny requests in writing, or acknowledge receipt with an estimated completion date. The law sets progressively shorter response timeframes starting in 2029, ranging from 180 days to 60 days depending on when the request is made, with exceptions for cases involving federal law conflicts, safety concerns, or extremely large volumes of records. Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies accept and respond to requests via electronic mail when possible and requires all state agencies with websites to allow online submission of records requests.

Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.

Amends provisions relating to payment of wages to include compensation that is not payable solely at the employer's discretion; requires certain notices.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state-owned parking facilities with 50+ spaces. Facilities with 50-200 spaces must provide charging for at least 10% of spaces (or equivalent electrical capacity), while larger facilities (over 200 spaces) must provide for 20%. All stations must meet minimum electrical specs (40 amps, 208 volts) and comply with local electrical codes. The Office of General Services will handle installation, maintenance, and necessary electrical upgrades, with contracted work requiring prevailing wages. The law takes effect April 1st after enactment.