Enacts "Melanie's law"; relates to orders of protection; allows courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household members of the named victims, regardless of age.
Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state parks commissioner to maintain a minimum of 385 full-time regional state park police officers across parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, and concert venues. The number of officers assigned to each area must match the region's average attendance over the past five years. Additionally, the bill mandates that any new park or venue must submit a staffing plan proving there are enough officers before it opens, while also allowing police to be moved between regions during emergencies like natural disasters. These rules will not take effect until one year after the bill becomes law.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from contracting with companies that boycott specific American allies, including NATO members, Israel, Japan, and South Korea. It requires bidders to certify they are not on a state-maintained list of boycotting entities and allows agencies to disqualify those who refuse to comply. The legislation also bars state pension funds from investing in companies identified as engaging in such boycotts, while providing exemptions for essential services or if a company is complying with local laws.
Authorizes the governor and lieutenant-governor, commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller, attorney general, and members of the legislature, provided that such request does not impact upon the department's ability to manage its facilities as determined by the director of the facility, to visit any facility designated by the commissioner of mental health for care and treatment.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates New York as a "purple heart state," a symbolic title with no direct impact on laws or government operations. The legislation adds a single line to the state statutes to include this designation, which takes effect on January 1st of the following year. Because the change is purely commemorative and does not alter existing policies or affect specific groups, it serves as an honorary recognition rather than a functional policy update.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Dickinson in Broome County to create and collect its own hotel and motel occupancy taxes. The law allows the town to set a tax rate of up to three percent on the rental cost of rooms in hotels, motels, and similar lodging, which can be collected by the town's fiscal officer or passed on to guests by property owners. The tax applies to short-term stays but excludes permanent residents who live in the accommodation for at least thirty consecutive days, as well as government entities and certain non-profit organizations. All revenue generated from this tax must be deposited into the town's general fund and can be used for any lawful municipal purpose. The bill also establishes rules for filing returns, appealing tax assessments, and limits the duration of any specific tax ordinance to two years.
Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that child day care centers caring for children aged three and under install video surveillance in all areas where these young children are present. The law requires facilities to record these areas whenever children are there, except in bathrooms and diaper-changing zones, and it allows for incidental coverage of these private spaces only if the room's layout makes it unavoidable. Centers must keep the recordings for at least 90 days and provide them to government agencies or law enforcement when investigating abuse, neglect, or licensing violations. Additionally, the bill specifies that if a recording is requested for an investigation, the facility must retain it until the matter is fully resolved or the inspection is complete.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow the legislature to authorize individuals to run pool-selling operations without taking a profit. Currently, the constitution prohibits most forms of gambling, but it already permits state-run lotteries and horse racing betting under specific rules. The key change would create a new exception for non-profit pool-selling, enabling the legislature to pass laws permitting this activity if it chooses. The bill also requires the amendment to be published for three months before the next general election to allow voters to consider it.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary homes of widows and widowers whose spouses were police officers killed in the line of duty. To qualify, the surviving spouse must own the property, and the local government where the home is located must first approve the exemption after holding a public hearing. The law also clarifies how the exemption applies to properties held in trust or within cooperative apartment buildings, while excluding certain types of housing finance arrangements. Additionally, the bill requires state officials to create a list of documents that prove eligibility, which will be shared with local tax assessors.
