Asm. Charles Lavine

Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"; grants academic credit for veterans with regard to SUNY and CUNY college credits for military learning, training, coursework and occupational experience.

Establishes disclosure requirements for AI-generated or materially AI-altered media depicting historically recognized human disasters when such media is publicly distributed; requires platform operators to allow the use of labelling; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

Enacts the climate and community investment act; prioritizes the allocation of public investments in disadvantaged communities; addresses climate change challenges through the expansion and growth of clean and renewable energy sources; adopts best value requirements for the solicitation, evaluation and award of renewable energy projects; establishes a community just transition program; establishes a climate pollution fee and a household and small business energy rebate; creates the climate and community investment authority.

Authorizes the New York Liquidation Bureau to establish a program to evaluate and reimburse eligible local educational agencies for monetary liabilities arising from civil claims or settlement agreements related to certain acts that occurred during a period covered by a liability insurance policy issued by an insolvent insurer.

Provides that the Governor's annual budget proposal to the Legislature shall include statements of any new legislation, amendment to legislation, or limitation on the effect of any legislation contained in the budget; makes related provisions granting the legislature an equal role with the governor in the budget process.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 8437) is a constitutional amendment that would rename two state courts: the "supreme court" would become the "superior court," and the "court of appeals" would become the "supreme court." The bill modifies constitutional text throughout the document to replace these court titles in all references, including provisions about court jurisdiction, procedures, and structure. It does not change the courts' powers, responsibilities, or the legal processes they handle. The renaming is purely procedural, with no substantive policy changes to judicial functions or operations.

Directs DOCCS, in collaboration with OTDA, OMH and OASAS, to establish a 5-year reintegration pilot program for individuals being released from correctional facilities to provide supports and services to prepare for release, assist with reintegration into the community, and reduce recidivism.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's domestic relations law to clarify requirements for granting a no-fault separation. It requires that before a court can approve such a separation, couples must resolve or have the court determine specific financial and custody matters - including spousal support, child support, legal fees, and child custody arrangements. The change directly affects couples seeking no-fault separation by mandating resolution of these practical issues prior to finalizing the separation. It does not create new separation grounds but sets a clear procedural step for existing no-fault separation procedures. The bill aligns with prior legislation (S.1261-A/A.3392-A) that established no-fault separation options.

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop, implement, administer and operate a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; suspends certain taxes on home heating fuels; makes an appropriation therefor.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New York's Section 165.35 of the Penal Law, which previously criminalized fortune telling. It removes a specific statute that made offering fortune-telling services a punishable offense. The repeal takes immediate effect, eliminating this outdated legal restriction. The bill directly affects individuals who might have been subject to prosecution under this law, though no new provisions or mechanisms are created.