Asm. Harry Bronson

Prohibits police officers from using bias-based profiling; requires that a procedure be established for the taking and review of complaints against police officers for bias-based profiling; allows an action for injunctive relief and/or damages to be brought against a law enforcement agency, any agent of a law enforcement agency and the supervisor of an agent.

Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service; provides that for a broadband internet provider that does not provide regulated telephone service, a pole owner shall not require such broadband internet provider to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a condition to making attachments to utility poles solely owned or jointly-owned by the pole owner.

Requires the office of children and family services to utilize a cost estimation model when determining the actual cost providers incur when providing child care; requires the office to prepare a report detailing such.

Maddy summaryThis New York state bill creates a work opportunity tax credit for employers hiring New York residents in targeted groups (such as veterans or long-term unemployed individuals, as defined by federal law). Employers can claim a 100% credit against state tax for qualified wages paid to these employees, capped at $500 per employee annually. The total credit is limited to $90 million across all taxpayers, with the program expiring December 31, 2028. It applies to wages paid after April 1, 2026, and cannot overlap with other state tax credits for the same wages.

Defines temporary total disability as the injured employee's inability to perform such employee's pre-injury employment duties or any modified employment offered by the employer that is consistent with such employee's disability.

Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's governor or local chief executives (like mayors) to provide a certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter at every live broadcast press conference during a declared state of emergency. The interpreter must be nationally or state-certified and positioned so their full visibility (face, body, arms, hands) is maintained in the video feed. It applies only during active emergencies declared under existing law, ensuring real-time accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents during critical public announcements.

Maddy summaryThis bill lowers workers' compensation assessment fees for employers who operate approved alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs. Employers with self-insured plans using these ADR programs would pay up to 50% less than standard rates, reflecting reduced administrative costs the board avoids by not handling their disputes. The policy applies to employers who no longer use the state's dispute resolution program after signing agreements with the board. It takes effect for fiscal years beginning April 1, 2026.

Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.

Provides that an applicant with a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering technology and an applicant with a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering shall have the same number of education and experience credit requirements, shall have the same eligibility for an identification card as "an engineer in training", as well as examination and examination eligibility requirements.