Relates to the purchase of claims by corporations or collection agencies; relates to the inference of an assignee's intent and purpose in taking an assignment of a claim against an obligor that is not an eligible obligor.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public water systems serving at least 15 year-round residents to replace every lead service line (the pipe connecting a water main to a building) by November 1, 2037. It directly affects homeowners, renters, and property owners in communities with lead pipes, as water systems must cover all replacement costs at no direct charge to customers - though water rate increases may fund the program. Water systems must offer free replacement, provide access to properties for work, and allow property owners 45 days to opt out by handling their portion themselves (with inspection). The law also defines "lead status unknown" lines and prohibits partial replacements that leave lead pipe in place.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits defendants from using "free speech" as a defense in criminal or civil cases involving the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. It amends New York's Penal Law and Civil Rights Law to explicitly state that such dissemination cannot be justified by claims of protected speech. The law directly affects individuals who share intimate images without consent and the victims seeking legal recourse. Key provisions remove a legal loophole that previously allowed defendants to argue First Amendment protections in these cases. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.
Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.
Maddy summaryThis bill sets new requirements for who can supervise mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists in New York. It specifies that supervisors must have at least three years of active licensure, diagnostic privileges, and 36 hours of specialized training in supervision ethics. The bill also clarifies that supervised experience gained under certain department waivers - such as in settings operating under temporary authorization - can count toward licensing requirements. These changes apply directly to professionals seeking licensure and those providing supervision in the mental health counseling field.
Requires the superintendent of financial services to conduct a review of mandated benefits in effect as of December 31, 2025 and their impact on insurance premiums and to conduct a cost analysis of legislation mandating new insurance benefits to examine the impact on insurance premiums prior to the adoption of such legislation.
Requires the department of financial services publish a report on long-term care insurance rates including historical rates and the dates and amounts of any rate changes.
Maddy summaryBill A 8494 amends existing law regarding a "valuation manual" related to the insurance industry. It adjusts the reporting schedule for the Department of Financial Services (DFS), requiring them to submit reports on the manual's impact in the second and fifth years after its implementation, removing a previous seventh-year report. Additionally, this bill makes the provisions related to the valuation manual permanent by removing a 10-year sunset clause, ensuring these regulations continue indefinitely. This primarily affects the reporting obligations of the DFS and the long-term regulatory framework for insurance companies.
Provides that persons charged with a parking violation shall be able to make an electronic court appearance unless a locality elects not to permit electronic appearances.
