Asm. Pamela Hunter

Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property when covenants, conditions and restrictions exist which discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, national origin, source of income or ancestry.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Uniform Special Deposits Act, establishes a standardized legal framework for "special deposits" in New York - funds held by banks for specific, pre-defined purposes like escrow for property deals, security deposits, or retirement payments. It defines key terms (e.g., "beneficiary," "contingency"), sets rules for when banks must pay beneficiaries (after a specified event occurs and the bank knows about it), and protects these deposits from most creditor claims. The act applies to banks, depositors (who set up the deposits), and beneficiaries, aiming to align New York’s rules with other states for consistency in financial transactions. It does not change existing deposit types but creates uniformity for these specialized arrangements.

Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.

Authorizes the Onondaga county sheriff's department, in the county of Onondaga, to offer the optional twenty year retirement plan to deputy sheriffs Brittany E. Dorn, Noah C. Hunt, Daniel D. Lorenzini, Gordon J. Lopez, Tre C. Fesinger, and Christopher L. Van Dusen.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes clear definitions and disclosure requirements for pet insurance policies in New York. It defines key terms like "preexisting condition," "chronic condition," and "orthopedic" to standardize coverage, while requiring insurers to explicitly disclose exclusions (e.g., hereditary disorders, chronic conditions) and policy limitations like waiting periods or annual limits. Insurers must also provide a 30-day "free look" period allowing buyers to return policies for a full refund without explanation. The law directly affects pet insurance companies and pet owners by increasing transparency in policy terms and coverage.

Relates to certain voidable transfers affecting a federal home loan bank including injunctions and the conduct of delinquency proceedings against insurers domiciled in this state.

Provides that every insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in New York which provides major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage shall provide space on any enrollment, renewal or initial online portal process forms so that the insured or applicant for insurance shall register or decline registration in the donate life registry.

Exempts the South Onondaga Fire Department within the town of Onondaga, Onondaga county, from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.

Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.

Authorizes the Jamesville-DeWitt central school district to discontinue the use of school district-owned parklands and to lease such parklands to the town of Onondaga for use by such town for park and/or recreational purposes.