Relates to certain duties and responsibilities of cemetery corporations; requires disclosure of the dimensions of spacing between plots, lots, or parts thereof; provides for the filing of consumer complaints.
Asm. Andrew Hevesi
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Requires certain documents and forms to be provided in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited English proficient immigrants of five years or less according to the American community survey, as published by the United States census bureau.
Relates to the discovery provisions applicable to juvenile delinquency proceedings in family court with regard to the timing of discovery, disclosure prior to certain guilty pleas, DNA evidence, court orders, and the admissibility of discovery.
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.
Requires a caller making a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the central registry to leave their name and contact information; prohibits the office of children and family services from releasing information identifying a person who made such a report.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state social services office to implement an electronic benefit transfer system by June 21, 2026. The new system must use standard commercial technology, specifically requiring the use of computer chip cards, to distribute benefits to eligible recipients. The legislation also mandates that the office upgrade the system as soon as possible to meet these new standards. This change aims to modernize how government assistance is delivered but does not alter the amount of benefits available to individuals.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that test reports for lead-based paint be disclosed during the sale of residential real estate in New York State. It applies to all properties built before 1978 and mandates that inspection results be shared with buyers to ensure they are aware of potential hazards before completing a transaction. By adding a new article to the Real Property Law, the legislation aims to create a statewide registry of these test results, making information about lead risks more accessible to future renters and purchasers. The act is designed to complement existing federal disclosure rules and local testing requirements, particularly in New York City, by ensuring consistent transparency across the entire state.
Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new supplemental retirement benefit for public employees who retired before May 31, 2016, and allows them to apply for this payment by December 31, 2024. The allowance is calculated based on the retiree's service credit and is capped at $1,500 per month, replacing any other military service credits they might have received. In addition to establishing this new benefit, the legislation updates several existing laws to ensure that future cost-of-living adjustments include this supplemental payment.
Provides that cities having a population in excess of one million shall not supersede state provisions relating to the state law prohibition on individuals standing or parking a vehicle within twenty feet of a cross walk at an intersection.