Asm. Carrie Woerner

Maddy summaryThis bill requires election commissioners serving on county boards outside New York City to be full-time employees of those boards. It sets a standard of two commissioners per board, with counties having over 120,000 residents allowed to increase this to four via local law. The change applies specifically to election boards in counties outside NYC, altering their commissioner employment structure without affecting NYC-based boards.

Establishes the nutrient inactivant application permit to allow for the use of products used for controlling phosphorus levels in lakes or ponds to prevent and inhibit harmful algal blooms.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows wine retailers licensed in other states to ship wine directly to New York residents for personal use. It permits up to 36 cases (9 liters each) per year per customer, with strict requirements: shipments must be for personal use only (not resale), recipients must be 21+ and show ID at delivery, and containers must display clear labeling. Retailers must obtain a New York license ($125 annual fee), collect and remit New York sales tax, maintain detailed records, and comply with age verification rules. The law treats direct deliveries as taxable sales within New York, subject to state tax and enforcement by the Liquor Authority.

Authorizes the court where there is criminal possession of stolen property to, in its discretion release the principal pending trial on the principal's own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions, fix bail, or order non-monetary conditions in conjunction with fixing bail, or, where the defendant is charged with a qualifying offense which is a felony, the court may commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes time limits for civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to file claims at any time regardless of when the abuse occurred. It specifically covers civil cases where the victim was under 18 years old for sexual offenses under New York Penal Law (including rape, incest, and child sexual performance), and revives previously time-barred cases. The law clarifies that civil claims do not require a prior criminal conviction or prosecution. It directly affects survivors seeking compensation for injuries stemming from childhood sexual abuse by removing the previous deadline for filing such lawsuits.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows licensed gaming businesses (like casinos and racetracks) to accept new payment methods beyond cash, including digital tokens, physical chips, or other forms approved by the state gaming board. For raffles specifically, licensees can now use credit/debit cards or personal checks at their discretion, rather than requiring only cash. The change applies only to businesses holding "games of chance" licenses under New York law, expanding payment flexibility while keeping regulatory oversight with the gaming board.

Imposes an additional tax surcharge on certain non-primary residence class one and class two properties in a city with a population of one million or more.

Enacts the "Velmanette Montgomery YouthBuild act"; sets program requirements; authorizes grants to eligible YouthBuild participants; establishes application requirements.

Requires private insurance plans which provide for reimbursement for psychiatric or psychological services or for diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions to include reimbursement for services provided by child advocacy centers.

Provides for automatic voter registration and pre-registration for persons applying for certain department of motor vehicles documentation, and for persons applying for or re-enrolling in Medicaid; allows individuals to decline such automatic registration and pre-registration.