Asm. Will Barclay

Includes aggravated threat of mass harm, making a threat of mass harm, aggravated harassment in the second degree, harassment in the first degree, menacing in the third degree, menacing in the second degree, menacing in the first degree, and aggravated harassment in the first degree in being eligible for bail; makes aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm eligible to be considered hate crimes; increases the penalties for aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits offering or providing payment beyond reimbursement of actual expenses for donating human eggs used in scientific research. It specifically bans "valuable consideration" (like cash payments) while allowing reimbursement for documented costs such as travel, housing, lost wages, and direct medical expenses from donation-related illness. Institutions accepting egg donations must maintain records of reimbursed expenses and obtain donor certifications confirming no prohibited payments were made. The law excludes infertility treatments and classifies violations as a class E felony.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new annual spending growth cap for state operating funds, directly affecting the governor and legislature when creating budgets. The cap limits yearly increases in state spending to the average inflation rate from the prior three years (calculated using the Consumer Price Index). It requires the governor to certify budget compliance and gives the comptroller authority to verify limits, with exceptions only for emergencies declared by the governor and approved by a two-thirds legislative vote. The bill does not change the rainy day fund's capacity, as the title's mention of that detail isn't elaborated in the actual provisions.

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish contraband screening at correctional facilities including canines at the entrances and a third-party secure vendor mail program.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's definition of "all terrain vehicle" (ATV) to include vehicles up to 70 inches in width and 1,500 pounds dry weight. It specifically expands the current definition by adding length as a new parameter while maintaining existing width and weight limits. The change directly affects ATVs meeting these updated specifications, excluding snowmobiles and other vehicles designed exclusively for snow/ice travel. The amendment clarifies regulatory boundaries for these vehicles under state law.

Relates to excise tax on telecommunication services (Part A); relates to temporary municipal assistance sales and compensating use taxes for cities of one million or more on telecommunication services (Part B).

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".

Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 6850) increases the tax credit for New York manufacturers from 20% to 100% of real property taxes paid on manufacturing facilities. It directly affects qualified New York manufacturers who own property primarily used for manufacturing. The key provision allows these businesses to apply the full amount of qualifying property taxes toward their business franchise or personal income tax credit, instead of just a portion. The change takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025.

Makes certain state lands in the towns of Albion, Amboy, Boylston, Constantia, Parish, West Monroe and Williamstown, in the county of Oswego, subject to taxation for all purposes.