Adds falsely reporting the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument as part of the crimes of falsely reporting an incident in the first and second degrees.
Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to use apprenticeship agreements; requires thermal energy networks to require contractors and subcontractors to use pre-apprenticeship direct entry providers registered with the department of labor.
Provides that no provision of section eighty of the civil service law shall modify, replace or supersede any provision of a collective bargaining agreement that provides for greater rights than required by such section.
Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964; requires the division of human rights to develop training for students and employees; requires the Title VI coordinator to notify annually all students and employees of the institution's policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new license category allowing private "for-profit clubs" (like corporate dining spaces or social clubs) to serve alcohol on-site to members and their guests. It requires clubs to have at least 100 members, pay a $20,000 annual fee, and comply with location restrictions (e.g., 200 feet from schools/worship, 500 feet from other liquor licenses). Corporate dining spaces can qualify without membership requirements but must disclose third-party food/beverage contracts and maintain records. The license applies only to venues operating for recreational, social, or corporate purposes under specific by-laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends New York's long-term care ombudsman program to cover assisted living facilities for two additional years, from December 31, 2025, through December 31, 2027. It directly affects residents of assisted living facilities in New York State by maintaining their access to the ombudsman program, which helps resolve complaints and improve care quality. The key mechanism is a simple extension of an existing program established in 2015 and updated in 2023, with no new requirements or funding changes. The bill does not create new policies but ensures continuity of current oversight for facility residents.
Prohibits a property owner from enforcing or adopting a restriction that prohibits one or more religious items from being displayed or affixed on any entry door or entry doorframe of a dwelling.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a property tax exemption for the primary residence of New York veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a VA/DoD rating of 100% disability due to military service, or be rated individually unemployable due to service-related conditions. The exemption covers all real property taxes, special district charges, and assessments on their primary home. The law takes effect for tax assessments starting January 2, 2026.
Authorizes a licensed dental hygienist, collaborative practice to provide services without supervision in collaboration with a licensed dentist under a collaborative practice agreement.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's tax law to exclude from sales tax certain food and drink purchases made by students through approved donation programs or "food points" at school-located restaurants or cafeterias. It directly affects schools (nursery through college) operating under specific exemptions or state authorization, and their meal programs. The key provision removes sales tax when students buy meals without paying cash at the time of service through these donation-based systems. This applies only to non-alcoholic food/drink sold on school premises and excludes alcohol sales. The policy change takes effect 90 days after enactment for qualifying sales.
