Relates to certain crimes of interference with access to places of religious worship; expands interference to include groups of two or more people demonstrating or preparing to demonstrate one hundred feet outside of places of religious worship.
Requires all state and private agencies with mandatory reporters of incidents involving vulnerable people to retrain all staff on reporting to a 9-1-1 operator and the county district attorney's office and state and private websites; requires written materials to be updated.
Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $65,000 in 2027 and thereafter.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers to provide lead-based paint test reports to buyers before selling residential properties built before 1978. It directly affects home sellers, buyers, and real estate agents in New York for properties constructed prior to 1978, which are most likely to contain lead paint. The key mechanism mandates a one-time inspection and disclosure of test results before title transfer, with reports added to a state registry for future buyers. This complements existing laws by standardizing disclosure across all residential sales, not just rentals, ensuring buyers receive clear information about potential lead hazards. The law does not replace buyer due diligence or existing seller responsibilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits public owners and contractors from withholding payments for materials delivered and accepted in construction projects. It limits retention to no more than 5% (or 10% under specific conditions) of payments for materials that meet warranty or industry standards, eliminating the ability to withhold funds for such materials. The law directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers by requiring timely payment for accepted materials and imposing strict 7-day payment deadlines after public owner payments. Key provisions include banning retention for warranty-covered materials, mandating interest for late payments to subcontractors, and invalidating clauses that delay subcontractor payments pending public owner payments.
Requires healthcare facilities to maintain a fifty percent operating threshold of certain reusable healthcare protective textiles in their inventory unless a reprieve is provided for supply chain issues; provides a fine may be assessed for failure to comply, as determined by the commissioner.
Establishes the rare disease advisory council to identify best practices, raise awareness regarding rare diseases, evaluate barriers to access to care, and to make recommendations to the legislature and the governor.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that special town election polls open on the same day as scheduled general elections, as designated by the state board of elections. It directly affects local town boards and the state board of elections by changing when voters can cast ballots for special town elections. The key provision mandates that if a special town election occurs on a general election day, the polls must remain open for at least six consecutive hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., while maintaining existing requirements for notice publication and ballot procedures. This change standardizes voting times for special town elections to align with general election schedules, ensuring consistent poll hours across different election types.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the ability of certain alcohol sellers to set their own prices for alcoholic beverages. It affects wholesalers and retailers who sell liquor and wine by modifying existing regulations that previously restricted pricing flexibility. The key provision allows these sellers to establish and adjust prices without the same level of oversight, while still requiring them to submit pricing schedules to the liquor authority for transparency. The bill maintains requirements for reporting brand details, quantities, and discounts to ensure accountability in the alcohol distribution system.
Renames the block grant for child care to the early childhood fund; requires the office of children and family services administer such fund; expands who qualifies for guaranteed child care assistance.
