Asm. Joe Angelino

Requires vision screening examinations for students using examination devices and testing methods, including, but not limited to, the Snellen Eye Test Chart and automated vision screening devices.

Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; establishes various exemptions from New York's sales and use tax; provides for a sales tax exemption for housekeeping supplies and for ready-to-eat foods.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals an existing exemption in the vehicle and traffic law that previously allowed police vehicles to skip routine safety inspections. After this change, police vehicles would be subject to the same periodic inspection requirements as all other vehicles. The law directly affects police departments and their vehicle maintenance protocols. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment, removing the exemption without additional implementation steps.

Relates to pistol permit applications for military personnel; requires the licensing officer to act on an application for any member of the active or reserve component of the armed forces within 90 days of presentment.

Creates a cyber security enhancement fund to be used for the purpose of upgrading cyber security in local governments, including but not limited to, villages, towns and cities with a population of one million or less; restricts the use of taxpayer moneys in paying ransoms in response to ransomware attacks.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's definition of "all terrain vehicle" (ATV) in the Vehicle and Traffic Law. It increases the legal width limit from 70 inches to 80 inches and the dry weight limit from 1,000 pounds to 2,000 pounds for ATVs. The change directly affects ATV manufacturers, sellers, and operators by expanding the size and weight specifications under which vehicles qualify as ATVs. It does not alter operational rules or safety requirements but adjusts the technical definition used for classification purposes. The bill excludes snowmobiles and similar vehicles designed exclusively for snow/ice travel from these revised limits.

Establishes the New York state equine industry board, to advise and make recommendations to the state agencies on state government plans, policies and programs affecting all aspects of equine industry, and in such areas as its experience and studies may indicate to be appropriate.

Enacts "Penny's law" to create the offenses of negligent handling of a dog and reckless handling of a dog; codifies the requirement that dogs be restrained in New York city; requires signage in parks that all dogs must be restrained.

Requires the state to reimburse municipalities for loss of real property tax revenue resulting from the establishment of community residential facilities for the disabled.

Relates to professional obligations under the physician loan repayment program; provides an option to practice as a physician engaged in private practice in an underserved area.