Asm. Alicia Hyndman

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a property tax abatement for geothermal well systems in New York City (a city of over one million people). It provides a 10% reduction on eligible installation costs (capped at $62,500 annually) for systems placed in service between 2027 and 2029. Property owners must obtain professional certifications, comply with building codes, and maintain the system to qualify. The tax break applies only to systems directly used for heating/cooling buildings, excluding costs covered by grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates tax-exempt status for nonprofits (like charities, foundations, and community groups) that engage in political campaign activities. It directly affects organizations currently qualifying for tax exemptions under state law if they participate in efforts such as contributing to candidates, publishing ads supporting or opposing candidates, or using resources to influence elections. The law prohibits tax exemptions for these political activities but allows exceptions for non-partisan voter education, non-partisan research, and certain neutral events like hosting all candidates equally. Nonprofits must avoid even indirect political involvement to maintain their tax-exempt status under this bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sex offenders in New York to register any change of address, internet accounts, or education/employment status with the state registry within five calendar days (reducing the previous requirement from ten days). It also mandates a $10 fee for each registration update. The law directly affects individuals subject to the state's sex offender registry, imposing stricter timelines for reporting location changes. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Charles L. Reason fellowship to increase faculty diversity in New York's higher education system. It provides grants to New York colleges and universities (or partnerships between them) to support underrepresented minority students pursuing undergraduate degrees with the goal of becoming future faculty. The program covers academic expenses like tutoring and mentorship for eligible students, and offers loan forgiveness of up to $40,000 lifetime for those who complete the fellowship, earn a bachelor's degree, and enroll in a PhD or similar terminal degree program. Eligibility requires being a New York resident or meeting specific residency/immigration criteria, with priority for students demonstrating potential to teach at the college level.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all correctional facilities to install video cameras at every entrance and exit of their medical wards and clinics, and to post clear signage informing patients, visitors, and staff about the surveillance. It mandates continuous recording of footage with secure storage for at least 90 days, restricting access to authorized personnel only and requiring periodic audits by the attorney general. The policy directly affects correctional facility medical operations, impacting patient privacy, staff protocols, and visitor interactions within these medical areas. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for drivers who fail to yield to emergency vehicles. It establishes tiered fines and jail terms: a first offense carries up to $300 or 30 days in jail, a second offense within ten years up to $600 or 90 days, and a third or subsequent offense within ten years up to $900 or 180 days. The law applies directly to drivers who violate yielding requirements under vehicle and traffic law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4886) creates a $2,000 refundable tax credit for New York taxpayers who experience the stillbirth of a child. It directly affects eligible parents who would have claimed the child as a dependent under federal tax law and have a stillbirth certificate issued under public health law. The credit is refundable (meaning it can result in a payment even if no tax is owed) and applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2025. The bill requires a certificate of stillbirth from the public health law to qualify, but does not change dependency rules.

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study and report on potentially hazardous structures and storage areas under elevated train tracks, and its commuter notification system.

Authorizes self-submission of vehicle photographs and inspection for auto insurance for personal insurance; not applicable to vehicles insured by the New York automobile insurance plan.

Requires the New York city transit authority to outline in its annual report the procedures and methodologies used for the reduction and abatement of noise.