Authorizes the state board of elections to reject the use of voting machines or systems on the grounds that such machines or systems are not proper, safe, or secure.
Maddy summaryThis bill adds "outdoor nature-based child care programs" to New York's childcare regulations. It defines these programs as those for children aged four+ that spend most time outdoors (with weather-protected structures like yurts or greenhouses), operate on at least seven contiguous acres in nature preserves or farms, and follow specific safety standards for composting toilets, heating, and fire safety. The bill requires these programs to obtain a license from the Office of Children and Family Services and comply with updated safety, sanitation, and staff-child ratio regulations tailored to outdoor settings. It directly affects childcare providers operating such programs by bringing them under the same licensing and safety framework as traditional centers.
Provides for equitable disability policies; prohibits any difference, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, or national origin in the amount or payment of premiums or rate charges, or in the benefits payable, or in any of the other terms or conditions of any policy of disability insurance under the workers' compensation law.
Creates a transparency database for contracted not-for-profit organizations; provides such database will include those that are in the process of being approved for contracts, that have received certificates of approval, are approved for contracts, have received renewal contracts, or have been the recipient of fully-executed contracts with the state of New York.
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.
Relates to utilizing funds from the capital acquisition fund for the payment of salaries and benefits of employees and other expenses of regional off-track betting corporations.
Relates to issuing temporary permits to certain fantasy sports operators that were not offering contests to persons located in New York prior to November 10, 2015.
Prohibits a municipality from relocating migrants from such municipality to another municipality in New York unless and until a resolution authorizing the relocation has been adopted by the governing bodies of both the municipality to which the migrants are to be relocated and the county in which the receiving municipality is located; mandates written notice prior to location; provides for a fine for violations.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all voting systems in New York to use durable paper ballots that withstand recounts without damage and retain voter marks for the full retention period. It mandates that every polling place must offer voters either a hand-marked paper ballot or a nontabulating ballot marking device (which doesn’t record votes electronically). The bill explicitly bans voting machines with wireless capabilities, internet connectivity, or encoded marks like QR/barcodes that require special devices to read. These provisions ensure voter-verifiable paper records remain the standard for audits and recounts.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A-4279, "Regulating Addictive Notifications Act") prohibits mobile sports betting operators and platforms in New York from sending push notifications or text messages that solicit wagers or deposits. It specifically bans automatic alerts that appear on users' devices even when the betting app is closed, which the bill states can exploit vulnerable users and increase gambling risks. The law amends the racing law to require operators to stop these unsolicited notifications, aiming to reduce addictive behaviors linked to mobile betting accessibility. It directly affects all mobile sports wagering platforms operating in New York.
