Asm. Jon Rivera

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain fiber optic cable infrastructure in Erie County from real property taxes and assessments. It applies specifically to networks owned by local authorities or municipal corporations that build and operate broadband services within the county. The legislation also mandates that contractors working on these projects adhere to strict workplace safety standards, prevailing wage laws, and requirements to prioritize local hiring. Additionally, the bill authorizes officials to create rules implementing these provisions and sets the exemption to expire two years after it takes effect.

Establishes the New York child data protection act to protect minors from having their personal data accessed; provides exceptions in certain circumstances.

Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.

Establishes the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act prohibiting the provision of addictive feeds to minors by addictive social media platforms; establishes remedies and penalties.

Removes the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons; provides that if convicted of a felony, such person has completed all sentencing requirements to such conviction, including any required term of imprisonment, probation, or community supervision.

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changing the state constitution to allow the legislature to adjust the number of Supreme Court justices in each judicial district based on population. Under the new rules, the number of justices could be increased if a district's population grows, with a limit of one justice for every fifty thousand people, or decreased if the population shrinks, provided the total does not fall below the current authorized number. The amendment also clarifies that judges from specific county courts in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island would serve as Supreme Court justices within their respective districts. Because this change requires a constitutional amendment, the bill must be published for three months before the next general election and approved by voters.

Establishes the "New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act"; establishes standards for lead-safe renovation, repair and painting of residential properties; requires documentation of compliance with such standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes specific limits on interest rates charged on overdue property taxes for residential real estate. Starting in the 2025 fiscal year, the interest rate for these payments cannot be higher than the prime interest rate set by the commissioner, nor can it fall below 2% or rise above 16%. These caps apply to condominiums and cooperatives, while vacant and abandoned properties listed on a state registry remain exempt from these restrictions. The law overrides any local rules that previously set interest rates above the new 16% maximum.